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Foo Fighters tickets live as final release begins for UK stadium including Villa Park
Villa Park Stadium
Foo Fighters are releasing extra tickets for all seven of their UK shows this summer - including in Birmingham
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I tried 'fun family cafe' near 'underrated' Solihull park and found a dog's breakfast
Shirley
The Two Mugs is a short walk from Shirley Park, a beautiful yet underated gem in Solihull
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Closed Moseley restaurant reopens for one evening only to sell off 'left-overs'
Moseley
Le Petit Bois is offering customers a chance to bag a bottle of wine before stocks are empty
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Birmingham restaurant despairs at 'worst night ever' and says 'it's all pointless'
Birmingham Hippodrome
The Meat Shack said that it didn't know whether to 'thank' customers or 'get the noose out' after spate of no-shows
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Olivia Rodrigo at Utilita Arena Birmingham tickets, start and end times and set list
Utilita Arena Birmingham
The Grammy Award winning star is coming to Utilita Arena this weekend
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The 'stunning' gardens with boat rides less than an hour from Birmingham offering free entry
Days Out
Trentham Estate is hosting a special day to celebrate its 20th anniversary
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Sephora announces fourth major UK store as Birmingham shoppers ask 'what's the hold up?'
Bullring
The global beauty brand will soon have four UK stores as Birmingham shoppers ask questions
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Birmingham Restaurants
7 exciting Birmingham restaurants to go to in May including one spot with 'guaranteed brilliance'
Michelin Guide new entrants, super spring rolls and street food - put these on your radar
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30 restaurants you should try in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham City Centre
Ranging from the cheap restaurants near New Street, Grand Central and Colmore Row to the more extravagant
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The best cheap places to eat in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham City Centre
Bill's, Tamatanga and Grand Central Kitchen feature on our list of places to find mouth-watering food without the eye-watering prices
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53 amazing Birmingham restaurants we think you really should try
Birmingham Restaurants
Purnell's, Opheem, Adams and Pushkar are just some of best places to eat in Birmingham
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36 of the best parks in Birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Top green spaces in Birmingham from Cannon Hill Park to Sutton Park and Edgbaston Reservoir
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Food & Drink
Cheap as Chips
People who eat fish and chips warned after decision to 'shun' shops
A staggering 62 per cent of Brits say they prefer the longer, skinnier potato treat than they do the classic chippy chip.
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I compared Dolmio sauce to Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda own-brands and a 79p jar was best
Supermarkets
I tried Morrisons, Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's own brand Bolognaise sauce and compared them with the top brand Dolmio to see if it's worth getting a cheaper version
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I tried 'fun family cafe' near 'underrated' Solihull park and found a dog's breakfast
Shirley
The Two Mugs is a short walk from Shirley Park, a beautiful yet underated gem in Solihull
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Closed Moseley restaurant reopens for one evening only to sell off 'left-overs'
Moseley
Le Petit Bois is offering customers a chance to bag a bottle of wine before stocks are empty
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Birmingham restaurant despairs at 'worst night ever' and says 'it's all pointless'
Birmingham Hippodrome
The Meat Shack said that it didn't know whether to 'thank' customers or 'get the noose out' after being left with a near empty restaurant
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Shopping
Midlands traffic and travel
UK petrol drivers filling up in second half of year warned over new 'mandate'
Ford's general manager of European electric cars, Martin Sander has warned how the ZEV mandate could impact petrol drivers nationwide amid a push for net zero.
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Martin Lewis' MSE warns Nectar card holders ahead of 'June deadline'
Martin Lewis
The Martin Lewis Money Show star and BBC Sounds podcast host Mr Lewis' team on MSE spoke out on the money-saving website.
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Toys R Us opening 17 new stores on UK high streets within weeks - full list of locations
Your Money
Toys R Us will be opening 30 new shops across the UK this summer and it has revealed the first locations for shoppers.
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Tesco axing supermarket aisle at 750 stores in 'shake up'
Tesco
Tesco, which is Britain's biggest grocer and supermarket chain, has more than 4,000 stores and is rivalled by the likes of Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi and more.
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Aldi announces 'meaningful change' for shoppers who buy butter
Aldi
Aldi - which is rivalled by the likes of Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda and more - has announced the move today
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Family & Kids
Longbridge, Rubery and Rednal
Giant quadruple decker ‘best yet’ screen to open at Birmingham cinema with free popcorn offer
The Omniplex cinema chain is about to open its 'most impressive screen yet' called the MAXX at its Great Park site in Rubery
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The 'stunning' gardens with boat rides less than an hour from Birmingham offering free entry
Days Out
Trentham Estate is hosting a special day to celebrate its 20th anniversary
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'Dazzling' Van Gogh experience coming to Birmingham featuring swirling images set to music
Things To Do In Birmingham
At 40,000 sq ft, this is set to be the largest Van Gogh show ever to be staged in the city
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The ice cream farm less than an hour from Birmingham with over 30 flavours
Things To Do In Birmingham
Churchfields Farm is located in Droitwich and also has a farm, adventure playground and cafe
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Huge change to three Tesco stores in Birmingham and it's great news for mums
Tesco
Three Tesco stores in Birmingham are getting a new concession
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Music & Nightlife
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Villa Park Stadium
Foo Fighters tickets live as final release begins for UK stadium including Villa Park
Foo Fighters are releasing extra tickets for all seven of their UK shows this summer - including in Birmingham
Bookmark
Olivia Rodrigo at Utilita Arena Birmingham tickets, start and end times and set list
Utilita Arena Birmingham
The Grammy Award winning star is coming to Utilita Arena this weekend
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Experience Ministry of Sound Classical in the iconic grounds of Warwick Castle this summer
Things To Do In Birmingham
Music lovers can relive their favourite party anthems as they've never heard them before
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Tenacious D at Resorts World Arena review - it was 'completely wild'
Resorts World Arena
Tenacious D - made of up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass - rocked at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena on Tuesday night
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Jack Black halts Tenacious D show in Birmingham and asks 'what's in the water'
Resorts World Arena
Jack Black performed at Resorts World Arena on Tuesday night as part of Tenacious D
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Money saving tips
Supermarkets
I compared Dolmio sauce to Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda own-brands and a 79p jar was best
I tried Morrisons, Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's own brand Bolognaise sauce and compared them with the top brand Dolmio to see if it's worth getting a cheaper version
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The 'stunning' gardens with boat rides less than an hour from Birmingham offering free entry
Days Out
Trentham Estate is hosting a special day to celebrate its 20th anniversary
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British Gas, Eon, EDF and Octopus customers given £180 message and told to act now
British Gas
Households told to check as energy companies "keeping £3 billion of our cash"
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The best supermarket wine according to expert and one that 'tastes like cold sick'
Money saving tips
Tom Gilbey has shared his opinions on the best and worst wine options
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Travel expert shares simple ways to get free flight upgrades
Money saving tips
A few steps could help you bag yourself a free upgrade
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Tesco axing supermarket aisle at 750 stores in 'shake up'
Tesco, which is Britain's biggest grocer and supermarket chain, has more than 4,000 stores and is rivalled by the likes of Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi and more.
I tried 'fun family cafe' near 'underrated' Solihull park and found a dog's breakfast
Shirley
The Two Mugs is a short walk from Shirley Park, a beautiful yet underated gem in Solihull
New chain opens at Merry Hill as bosses say 'it's an exciting time'
Merry Hill shopping centre
Wingstop UK opened their new Merry Hill branch on May 6 and sell their famous 'voodoo loaded fries'
UK drivers warned over £87 charge when they turn up to petrol forecourts in May
Midlands traffic and travel
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, BP, Texaco, Esso and Shell drivers have been warned to expect a rising cost at the pump as petrol and diesel prices soar.
Jack Black halts Tenacious D show in Birmingham and asks 'what's in the water'
Resorts World Arena
Jack Black performed at Resorts World Arena on Tuesday night as part of Tenacious D
Villa Park Stadium
Foo Fighters tickets live as final release begins for UK stadium including Villa Park
Foo Fighters are releasing extra tickets for all seven of their UK shows this summer - including in Birmingham
UK petrol drivers filling up in second half of year warned over new 'mandate'
Midlands traffic and travel
Ford's general manager of European electric cars, Martin Sander has warned how the ZEV mandate could impact petrol drivers nationwide amid a push for net zero.
People who eat fish and chips warned after decision to 'shun' shops
Cheap as Chips
A staggering 62 per cent of Brits say they prefer the longer, skinnier potato treat than they do the classic chippy chip.
Tearful Gemma Collins says she was 'advised to terminate intersex baby'
The Only Way Is Essex
The reality TV star said she was told 'something's not right' before concerns were raised about her unborn child
Baby Reindeer Richard Gadd's life off screen and what he's done since stalking hell
Netflix
Baby Reindeer is currently one of the most-watched shows on Netflix
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Midlands traffic and travel
DVLA 'removes' drivers' right to drive number of vehicles
If you have renewed your licence and drive a larger vehicle you are being implored to "please check your categories" as we head deeper into spring and summer.
Tesco axing supermarket aisle at 750 stores in 'shake up'
Tesco
Tesco, which is Britain's biggest grocer and supermarket chain, has more than 4,000 stores and is rivalled by the likes of Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi and more.
DVLA to slap drivers with £5,060 fines because you've 'failed to report it'
Midlands traffic and travel
Three common car modifications have drivers risking steep fines up to £5,060 and licence points from the Driving and Vehicles Licensing Agency.
Martin Lewis warns British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers who 'don't want smart meter'
Martin Lewis
Sounds podcast presenter spoke out on Twitter, now X, on Thursday May 9 as he urged customers to see whether they could find their best deal.
UK cars will have to be 'retrofitted' with new 'mandatory' speed limiter before July
Midlands traffic and travel
A driving law change which could see European Union speed limiters installed in cars will crack down on the number of accidents and speeding fines, it is hoped.
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers warned 'there's no law prohibiting it' but they face £5,000 fines
Motorists caught vaping in vehicles could risk being fined £5,000 as experts warn that they could be breaching the Road Traffic Act.
Tielemans, Zaniolo, Moreno - Unai Emery gives injury updates ahead of Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery delivers injury updates ahead of Liverpool clash
Exact hour UK will sizzle hottest in weekend heatwave ahead of 26C scorcher
Birmingham weather
Friday will mark the hottest day of the year so far, with 25C highs at 4pm.
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Immersive Van Gogh extravaganza to wow Birmingham this summer
Things To Do In Birmingham
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience blends more than 300 paintings with amazing technology and a musical soundtrack
Foreign Office slaps UK tourists with 'no travel' advisory for 24 countries
Holidays
24 dangerous countries British tourists have been warned not to visit under a "no travel" advisory have been revealed.