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Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Amazing footage shows a real life fiddler on the roof in Birmingham while the Olivier award-winning musical plays at The Alexandra Theatre

Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Supporting image for story: 130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026: Tickets on sale as nation's biggest celebration of man's best friend returns to Birmingham in 2026

Crufts 2026: Tickets on sale as nation's biggest celebration of man's best friend returns to Birmingham in 2026

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: Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Dobbies’ Gailey hosts free-to-attend workshop for kids in the New Year

Dobbies’ Gailey hosts free-to-attend workshop for kids in the New Year

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Supporting image for story: Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

Supporting image for story: Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

Supporting image for story: Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

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

The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!

Supporting image for story: Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive

Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive

Supporting image for story: We discovered deliciously authentic Greek cuisine in a lively Birmingham neighbourhood with a special dish covered in honey

We discovered deliciously authentic Greek cuisine in a lively Birmingham neighbourhood with a special dish covered in honey

Supporting image for story: Serial killer calendar created in the West Midlands by Britain's 'dullest man' goes on sale featuring Ted Bundy and Yorkshire Ripper

Serial killer calendar created in the West Midlands by Britain's 'dullest man' goes on sale featuring Ted Bundy and Yorkshire Ripper

Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here

Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here

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

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

UK News

Supporting image for story: Thousands of jobs saved as Petrofac set to be purchased

Thousands of jobs saved as Petrofac set to be purchased

Supporting image for story: Thousands turn out for Christmas morning parkruns

Thousands turn out for Christmas morning parkruns

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Hardy swimmers and royal watchers brave cold Christmas Day

In Pictures: Hardy swimmers and royal watchers brave cold Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: Immigration conversations are dividing us, says Archbishop of Canterbury-elect

Immigration conversations are dividing us, says Archbishop of Canterbury-elect

Supporting image for story: Royal family walks to traditional church service on King’s Sandringham Estate

Royal family walks to traditional church service on King’s Sandringham Estate

Supporting image for story: Wind and cold weather warnings due but no white Christmas for UK

Wind and cold weather warnings due but no white Christmas for UK

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

World News

Supporting image for story: Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza’s suffering in first Christmas homily

Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza’s suffering in first Christmas homily

Supporting image for story: Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi terror attack

Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi terror attack

Supporting image for story: Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline

Full release of Epstein files may take ‘few more weeks’ despite missed deadline

Supporting image for story: Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland

Zelensky open to creating demilitarised zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland

Supporting image for story: Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier

Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation as blast in Gaza wounds soldier

Investigators sift through wreckage after fatal nursing home explosion in US