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

Compare the Market has ranked the Birmingham German Market among one of the UK’s cheapest UK attractions - despite the cost of a pint of beer

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

Renowned Walsall 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

Supporting image for story: Review: Wizard production is magical treat for all

Review: Wizard production is magical treat for all

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Supporting image for story: How a Beverley Knight campaign sparked a decade of Wolverhampton culture

How a Beverley Knight campaign sparked a decade of Wolverhampton culture

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’

‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in the West Midlands for 64 years’

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters

Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

Supporting image for story: 'Incredibly kind': Wolverhampton Hells Angels deliver toys to children at New Cross Hospital and receive a thank you from the mayor

'Incredibly kind': Wolverhampton Hells Angels deliver toys to children at New Cross Hospital and receive a thank you from the mayor

Supporting image for story: We visit a merry Christmas market in Wolverhampton City Centre- full of festive cheer, great gift ideas and lots of good food

We visit a merry Christmas market in Wolverhampton City Centre- full of festive cheer, great gift ideas and lots of good food

Supporting image for story: The sky high Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham with an exclusive menu that is looking just so stunning

The sky high Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham with an exclusive menu that is looking just so stunning

Supporting image for story: ‘I love Birmingham’: Christopher Biggins heaps praise on the West Midlands has he returns to perform in panto for the first time in 50 years

‘I love Birmingham’: Christopher Biggins heaps praise on the West Midlands has he returns to perform in panto for the first time in 50 years

Supporting image for story: Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets

UK News

Supporting image for story: Constance survives no confidence vote, but faces calls for investigation

Constance survives no confidence vote, but faces calls for investigation

Supporting image for story: Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success

Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success

Supporting image for story: Scottish Justice Secretary survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood

Scottish Justice Secretary survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood

Supporting image for story: Inflation to cool further in November as food prices dip, economists think

Inflation to cool further in November as food prices dip, economists think

Supporting image for story: Relatives of Chinook crash victims have ‘constructive’ meeting with ministers

Relatives of Chinook crash victims have ‘constructive’ meeting with ministers

Supporting image for story: Government launches investigation into foreign money in UK politics

Government launches investigation into foreign money in UK politics

Viral News

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

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

World News

Supporting image for story: Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year as war continues

Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year as war continues

Supporting image for story: Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of crunch EU summit

Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of crunch EU summit

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says peace proposals could be presented to Russia within days

Zelensky says peace proposals could be presented to Russia within days

Supporting image for story: White House ballroom project ‘must continue for national security reasons’

White House ballroom project ‘must continue for national security reasons’

Supporting image for story: Search for the Brown University gunman resumes after person of interest released

Search for the Brown University gunman resumes after person of interest released

Supporting image for story: US agrees security guarantees for Ukraine in peace talks, say officials

US agrees security guarantees for Ukraine in peace talks, say officials