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December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands

'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands

Supporting image for story: The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome

The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open

Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open

Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con

23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards

Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices

'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union

Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands

Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase

UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour

International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour

Supporting image for story: ‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar

‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar

Supporting image for story: Major UEFA sporting event to be hosted in Birmingham predicted to bring huge cash and ‘morale’ boost

Major UEFA sporting event to be hosted in Birmingham predicted to bring huge cash and ‘morale’ boost

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December

Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December

Supporting image for story: Gary Numan at Birmingham's O2 Academy wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how ahead of it's time his 1980 album was - REVIEW

Gary Numan at Birmingham's O2 Academy wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how ahead of it's time his 1980 album was - REVIEW

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath’s first manager rejects Sharon Osbourne criticism of his plans to release Ozzy band's 'lost tapes'

Black Sabbath’s first manager rejects Sharon Osbourne criticism of his plans to release Ozzy band's 'lost tapes'

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is going to be spectacular' - Dates for first-ever Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival confirmed

'This is going to be spectacular' - Dates for first-ever Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival confirmed

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 80s Classical announce very special new Birmingham show for summer 2026

80s Classical announce very special new Birmingham show for summer 2026

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour returns in March 2026

Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour returns in March 2026

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midland stars from Dr Feelgood, The Specials and Badfinger play in Birmingham this December

Midland stars from Dr Feelgood, The Specials and Badfinger play in Birmingham this December

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dark glamour takes over KK’s Steel Mill with Lord of the Lost, Skarlett Riot, and Julien-K

Dark glamour takes over KK’s Steel Mill with Lord of the Lost, Skarlett Riot, and Julien-K

Supporting image for story: Strictly’s Karen Carney channels Peaky Blinders on ghost tour

Strictly’s Karen Carney channels Peaky Blinders on ghost tour

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: full guide including set list, and why the boy band is so ready for it after 25 years apart

Five live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: full guide including set list, and why the boy band is so ready for it after 25 years apart

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stefan Mahendra to perform at Birmingham Symphony Hall this November as special guest for The Stylistics

Stefan Mahendra to perform at Birmingham Symphony Hall this November as special guest for The Stylistics

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise 'world of mythical adventures' at Birmingham live show next month

Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise 'world of mythical adventures' at Birmingham live show next month

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bring a Beautiful Border to life at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Bring a Beautiful Border to life at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local band The Clause release their debut album Victim Of A Casual Thing

Local band The Clause release their debut album Victim Of A Casual Thing

Supporting image for story: Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

Benson Boone live at Utilita Arena, Birmingham - full guide including set list, and why you should upgrade your tickets in advance

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ead Wood Headlines The Victoria with Alt-Country Flair and Indie Heart

Ead Wood Headlines The Victoria with Alt-Country Flair and Indie Heart

Supporting image for story: Mvnich lead a Halloween showcase of grassroots chaos at The Victoria

Mvnich lead a Halloween showcase of grassroots chaos at The Victoria

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Newton Faulkner with support from NATi. and Marie Naffah at O2 Academy 3 Birmingham

Review: Newton Faulkner with support from NATi. and Marie Naffah at O2 Academy 3 Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Magnetic Skies headline The Victoria with synth-driven spectacle

Magnetic Skies headline The Victoria with synth-driven spectacle

Supporting image for story: 'Strike while the iron is hot!' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘fantastic’ West Midlands investment event

'Strike while the iron is hot!' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hails ‘fantastic’ West Midlands investment event

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Battle Beast + Dominum + Majestica at O2 Institute, Birmingham

Review: Battle Beast + Dominum + Majestica at O2 Institute, Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to be involved in new Birmingham City stadium project

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to be involved in new Birmingham City stadium project

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: SushiDog is coming to Birmingham

SushiDog is coming to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Sterling Press bring indie swagger and dance-punk energy to The Victoria

Sterling Press bring indie swagger and dance-punk energy to The Victoria

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Grammy contenders MAMA ft. Antonella to play Birmingham

Wolverhampton's Grammy contenders MAMA ft. Antonella to play Birmingham

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cast and creative team announced for The Old Rep's Christmas pantomime

Cast and creative team announced for The Old Rep's Christmas pantomime

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: City of Birmingham Orchestra announce weekend of intergalactic fun as Star Wars original trilogy soundtrack set to be performed at Symphony Hall

City of Birmingham Orchestra announce weekend of intergalactic fun as Star Wars original trilogy soundtrack set to be performed at Symphony Hall

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pub landlords step into city centre life with Joules' latest venture in Birmingham

Pub landlords step into city centre life with Joules' latest venture in Birmingham

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dunes headline The Victoria with heavy riffs and desert rock grit

Dunes headline The Victoria with heavy riffs and desert rock grit

Supporting image for story: Charity celebrating Black History Month on Birmingham’s canals

Charity celebrating Black History Month on Birmingham’s canals

Supporting image for story: Sutton Coldfield set to welcome UK's first balloon Christmas tree in aid of West Midlands charities - here is how to get involved

Sutton Coldfield set to welcome UK's first balloon Christmas tree in aid of West Midlands charities - here is how to get involved

Supporting image for story: John Bishop heading to Utilita Arena, Birmingham, as he marks 25 years in comedy - and you can still grab tickets at just £25

John Bishop heading to Utilita Arena, Birmingham, as he marks 25 years in comedy - and you can still grab tickets at just £25

Supporting image for story: Pub fireworks favourite takes on spooky theme

Pub fireworks favourite takes on spooky theme

Supporting image for story: Constant Follower bring poetic intimacy to The Sunflower Lounge

Constant Follower bring poetic intimacy to The Sunflower Lounge

October 13, 2025

The Grand Hotel launches afternoon tea inspired by major cosmetics brand