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Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders
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'I’m a Villa fan but that is absolutely out of this world': Football fans react to Birmingham City's Powerhouse Stadium
Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access
Cuddle a cow: Shropshire cow cuddling experiences overtake hot air balloon rides in popularity
It’s am dram time and panto is leading the way! We look at seven must-see shows to see in the Black Country and Shropshire this Christmas
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Hockerhill's all set for its festive opening this weekend
Toy appeal comes to Rugeley: Community invited to donate at Santa’s Grotto
Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands
Ultimate ’90s Christmas Party Night returns to Shenstone Village Hall — now less than a month away!
WI Christmas event draws 500+ members to hear adventurer Louise’s inspiring story
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast ignite with soul-stirring new rock anthem “Everything I Need” prior to December Wolverhampton date
Dedicate a shooting star this Christmas to someone you’ll never forget
Multi-award-winning Sunjay to perform in Bewdley this weekend
Live: Birmingham City announce grand plans for new 62,000 capacity stadium as part of £3bn Sports Quarter project
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First look at the new African restaurant Empress that has opened in a historic south Birmingham hotel
Free drink and meal for Grandma: A popular pub chain in Wolverhampton is giving away free drinks and dinners for grannies on Friday - how to get yours
The 1970s dinner party favourite that West Midlands wine lovers are indulging on this winter
UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase
Festive winter wonderland on track with new immersive train ride
Crime and lifelong learning explored
Who is the favourite to win I’m a Celeb after the first few days? Latest odds
Preview: The Ghost Inside heading to KK's Steel Mill
All the fun of the Christmas fair at Black Country church
Community choirs set to bring the joy of Christmas at Lichfield Cathedral’s Christmas Light Show
International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour
‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar
'A privilege to combine my two loves of music and art' - Stourbridge artist completes his latest stunning piece of music icon artwork
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Tickets to see Santa in Bridgnorth go on sale
Wolves legend to switch on Bridgnorth's Christmas lights - here's when
More than 60 real ales and 16 ciders on offer at Dudley's 3-day winter beer festival
Homegrown Motown and soul Christmas Rendezvous show is coming to Wolverhampton's The Halls - how to get tickets
Morrisons is giving away 50,000 mince pies to celebrate National Mince Pie Day - here’s when and where to get yours
Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December
Kidderminster care home to host Magical Victorian Christmas Market
JLS to play two shows this week at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: All you need to know including stage times, set list, and support
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Magical Father Christmas Experience returns at former Christmas tree farm
Community Matters presents Warm, Safe Space in Willenhall
Quieter fireworks planned for Stafford's Christmas light switch-on event
Dunstall Park to host New Year’s Eve spectacular, complete with midnight after party
Concerts at Cradley: Rare opportunity to watch Buster Keaton film with live musical accompaniment this weekend
40th anniversary for King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys in 2026
80s Classical announce very special new Birmingham show for summer 2026
