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March 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: 'The new generation have taken the wheel, and it will be a hell of a ride' - Steven Knight reveals what we can expect from sequel series

Peaky Blinders: 'The new generation have taken the wheel, and it will be a hell of a ride' - Steven Knight reveals what we can expect from sequel series

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham

In pictures: Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Ellie Simmonds and plenty more famous faces at Peaky Blinders film premiere in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Seth Lakeman Freedom Fields 20th anniversary tour coming to Birmingham in May

Seth Lakeman Freedom Fields 20th anniversary tour coming to Birmingham in May

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: EXCLUSIVE: Production designer hints at plot surprises in new film The Immortal Man

Peaky Blinders: EXCLUSIVE: Production designer hints at plot surprises in new film The Immortal Man

Supporting image for story: Black Country comedian believes human performance beats AI

Black Country comedian believes human performance beats AI

March 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: Splitting the fact from the fiction ahead of new film with Professor Carl Chinn

Peaky Blinders: Splitting the fact from the fiction ahead of new film with Professor Carl Chinn

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: New food hall featuring 15 independent kitchens, social gaming zones and cultural events programme opens in historic Birmingham venue

New food hall featuring 15 independent kitchens, social gaming zones and cultural events programme opens in historic Birmingham venue

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Birmingham residents invited to 'come together' for community Iftar this Ramadan

Birmingham residents invited to 'come together' for community Iftar this Ramadan

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Welsh landmark features in Netflix's Peak Blinders movie trailer following speculation from fans

Welsh landmark features in Netflix's Peak Blinders movie trailer following speculation from fans

Supporting image for story: 'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Beloved dog who helped Stafford mother and daughter after mental health crisis will return to Crufts

Beloved dog who helped Stafford mother and daughter after mental health crisis will return to Crufts

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'My dog thinks the world is going to Crufts to see him': Tipton woman's beloved dachshund Ignatius aims to be the star of the show

'My dog thinks the world is going to Crufts to see him': Tipton woman's beloved dachshund Ignatius aims to be the star of the show

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘A debut novel I couldn’t put down - with an ending I didn’t see coming’ - Review of Birmingham author’s debut mystery novel

‘A debut novel I couldn’t put down - with an ending I didn’t see coming’ - Review of Birmingham author’s debut mystery novel

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Inside Birmingham International Tattoo: Thousands expected to watch Britain’s biggest indoor military tattoo as it comes to city this weekend - here's everything you need to know

Inside Birmingham International Tattoo: Thousands expected to watch Britain’s biggest indoor military tattoo as it comes to city this weekend - here's everything you need to know

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands restaurants awarded Michelin Stars on proud night for our region's cuisine

Two West Midlands restaurants awarded Michelin Stars on proud night for our region's cuisine

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

World-famous Flying Scotsman to visit West Midlands this month - dates and prices

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: Jason Derulo and THERA at Birmingham's Utilita Arena

Review: Jason Derulo and THERA at Birmingham's Utilita Arena

Supporting image for story: Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

Supporting image for story: Tickets now on sale for Heath Bookshop festival

Tickets now on sale for Heath Bookshop festival

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Experience Don Quixote with the Birmingham Royal Ballet

Experience Don Quixote with the Birmingham Royal Ballet

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Light Festival reveals full programme

Birmingham Light Festival reveals full programme

Supporting image for story: Fancy a different bite during the Six Nations? Guinness brings unique kebab to Birmingham venue for six weeks of rugby

Fancy a different bite during the Six Nations? Guinness brings unique kebab to Birmingham venue for six weeks of rugby

Supporting image for story: Kelly Osbourne says she is ‘not doing so great’ after Ozzy’s death

Kelly Osbourne says she is ‘not doing so great’ after Ozzy’s death

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands city top spot for 'early risers and late night revellers' as Uber reveals top trip locations

West Midlands city top spot for 'early risers and late night revellers' as Uber reveals top trip locations

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: No two shows the same in Birmingham’s newest musical this spring - here's when and where you can be part of it

No two shows the same in Birmingham’s newest musical this spring - here's when and where you can be part of it

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour arrives in Birmingham

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour arrives in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 'I booked wheelchair accessible tickets to see Florence and The Machine at BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham - but was assigned seats up flights of stairs'

'I booked wheelchair accessible tickets to see Florence and The Machine at BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham - but was assigned seats up flights of stairs'

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘I held 20p chip day at my Birmingham chip shop and had queues around the block’

‘I held 20p chip day at my Birmingham chip shop and had queues around the block’

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'You'd better watch your back' - Stourbridge care home stages its own BBC The Traitors style contest

'You'd better watch your back' - Stourbridge care home stages its own BBC The Traitors style contest

Supporting image for story: This Birmingham indoor kids’ play village costs just £1.48 per child - and parents will love it too

This Birmingham indoor kids’ play village costs just £1.48 per child - and parents will love it too

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Tickets still available for K-pop group XLOV at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Tickets still available for K-pop group XLOV at Wolverhampton's The Halls

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Oh yes we did it again!' Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre hails huge success of Sleeping Beauty panto which attracted top-tier reviews

'Oh yes we did it again!' Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre hails huge success of Sleeping Beauty panto which attracted top-tier reviews

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Iconic all-female band reignite the 'Fuzz' with a hometown launch of their biography

Iconic all-female band reignite the 'Fuzz' with a hometown launch of their biography

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Hundreds gathered in Birmingham for New Year fireworks display that 'didn't exist' despite 'fake news' warnings

Hundreds gathered in Birmingham for New Year fireworks display that 'didn't exist' despite 'fake news' warnings

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Take a peek behind the curtain with 24 backstage pictures from Birmingham theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof

Take a peek behind the curtain with 24 backstage pictures from Birmingham theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

Supporting image for story: 24 pictures capture the magic of Christmas for Birmingham children who got to experience NEC's Winter Funland for free - from ice-skating to photos with The Grinch

24 pictures capture the magic of Christmas for Birmingham children who got to experience NEC's Winter Funland for free - from ice-skating to photos with The Grinch

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Fire station staff host festive lunch to ease loneliness in Birmingham community

In pictures: Fire station staff host festive lunch to ease loneliness in Birmingham community

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics – UK tour stops in Birmingham, December 2026

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics – UK tour stops in Birmingham, December 2026

Supporting image for story: Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways

Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Tickets available for the 'mother of all Christmas parties' - Motown and soul Rendezvous at Wolverhampton's The Halls

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne Christmas Gift Guide: 7 presents to buy for heavy metal fans in memory of ‘The Prince of Darkness’

Ozzy Osbourne Christmas Gift Guide: 7 presents to buy for heavy metal fans in memory of ‘The Prince of Darkness’

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: We visit the trendy brasserie hidden in the heart of a West Midlands park

We visit the trendy brasserie hidden in the heart of a West Midlands park

Supporting image for story: Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026

Black Country 'book-toker' shares 19 'must reads' for 2026