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Top Birmingham chef Brad Carter to open restaurant in the crypt of an old church
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The Undercroft will serve more unusual ingredients like sea tripe, creamed snails and offal
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I visited one of the 'best pubs in the Midlands' and had best burgers I've ever had
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Stourport's BMK was named Worcestershire's best in the 2024 National Pub and Bar Awards
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Birmingham bar that makes 'adult Ribena' named 'best in the Midlands'
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A Digbeth cocktail bar Passing Fancies has won another award
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Top chef shares 'exciting' favourite Birmingham restaurant and it only seats 12 people
Birmingham Restaurants
Chef Kasia Piątkowska was among the top chefs to give their recommendations in the Good Food Guide
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WWE heroes wow crowds at Resorts World Arena Birmingham where first timers got a treat to remember
Resorts World Birmingham
WWE stars battled it out in Birmingham to defend their titles as the kick off their UK live tour.
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Birmingham German Christmas Market 2024 dates announced - with one change
German Market Birmingham
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to the city centre in November and December
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Stately home in Staffordshire installs new attraction after 'clear demand'
Things to do in the Black Country
Himley Hall and Park in Staffordshire is adding a children's play area to its 180 acre park
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Birmingham Restaurants
Birmingham's best restaurants and bars - an insider's guide
These are the ultimate places to try in Birmingham - as picked by our writers
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Easter 2024 events, egg hunts and things to do in and around Birmingham
Easter
All the Easter events happening at Kenilworth Castle, Thinktank, Becketts Farm, Touchwood, West Midlands Safari Park, Hatton World, Selly Manor, National Forest Adventure Farm and the RAF Museum
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I went back to Alton Towers ahead of the Easter holidays and queue 'fury' gave me an epiphany
Alton Towers
Two years on from my last visit, I headed to the Staffordshire theme park to see what was new
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12 delightful steam train journeys and miniature railways to enjoy near Birmingham
Birmingham Mums
Great places to visit whether you're a Brief Encounter or Hogwarts fan
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The 25 best restaurants in Birmingham that you need to try in 2024
Birmingham Restaurants
There's a mix of cheap eats, fine dining, dinner spots and brunch favourites on our list
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Food & Drink
Birmingham Restaurants
Top Birmingham chef Brad Carter to open restaurant in the crypt of an old church
The Undercroft will serve more unusual ingredients like sea tripe, creamed snails and offal
Bookmark
Birmingham bar that makes 'adult Ribena' named 'best in the Midlands'
Custard Factory
A Digbeth cocktail bar Passing Fancies has won another award
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Starbucks rolls out important change to shops on 'Thursday and Friday'
Coffee Shop Reviews
For two days this week, Starbucks Rewards members can claim the free limited-edition reusable cup when they order any grande-sized iced beverage through the app.
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People with bananas in kitchen given 26-day warning and told to act now
Your Money
People in the UK have been told they can keep bananas fresh and yellow for up to 26 days with a clever storage hack and they can even avoid brown spots.
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Top chef shares 'exciting' favourite Birmingham restaurant and it only seats 12 people
Birmingham Restaurants
Chef Kasia Piątkowska was among the top chefs to give their recommendations in the Good Food Guide
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Shopping
Asda
Asda praised over new shopping trolley rules and shoppers say 'finally'
Asda, which is rivalled by Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and more, has been praised by consumers across the country.
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Asda drivers boycott over new petrol station rules and warn 'you'll lose custom'
Asda
Asda, which is rivalled by the likes of Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more, has announced it would switch to cashless payment options at forecourts this year.
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New Look's £34 'flattering' floaty summer dress will take you from 'daytime to evening'
New Look
The Square Neck Broderie Puff Sleeve Midi Dress comes in three colours
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New Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Morrisons rules including divisive 10p charge
Tesco
The UK's biggest grocer has made changes to stores as well as customers in Aldi, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's being warned of a shake up too.
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Tesco store rolls out strict entry checks on shoppers 'between 6am and 9am'
Tesco
A Tesco branch in Bristol does not allow customers to enter the store before they are checked on CCTV and only when vetted and deemed not a threat are they allowed to enter.
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Family & Kids
Things to do in the Black Country
Stately home in Staffordshire installs new attraction after 'clear demand'
Himley Hall and Park in Staffordshire is adding a children's play area to its 180 acre park
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Nine places you can fly to from Birmingham Airport for less than £50
Birmingham Airport
We found cheap flights abroad for as little as £30 return, plus bargain deals to destinations in Spain, Italy, France and Croatia
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The 20 toughest primary schools to get into in Birmingham
Schools in Birmingham
The city's top 20 schools are in Small Heath, Moseley, Yardley Wood, Bournville, Four Oaks, Acocks Green and Boldmere amongst other areas
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Ella's Kitchen launches free guide packed with easy and healthy meals perfect even for fussy eaters
Amazon
The guide is filled with ideas to get youngsters on board with fruit and veg
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Ryanair, British Airways, Jet2 and easyJet rules on bags, prams and baby formula
Travellers
If you're flying with little ones here are the exact things you can take on board for free, as well as the items airlines will charge extra for, like TUI who charge for changing bags
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Music & Nightlife
Birmingham pubs and bars
The Crown pub should be 'Birmingham Cavern Club' now it's listed
What Brummies want the 'birthplace of heavy metal' to become now it is Grade II listed
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I found surprising Birmingham bakery in top-rated bar overflowing with pastries
Birmingham City Centre
Birmingham's Albert's Schloss breakfasts are lesser-known than its late-night drinking at German themed bar
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Birmingham Albert's Schloss breakfast pastries and food rated 'fabulous' in pictures
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Inside Birmingham Albert's Schloss and food made by its in-house bakers for breakfast and snacks
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Fight to save 'much-loved' Chic nightclub from being 'carved up into Airbnb rentals'
Southside
CHIC, on Horse Fair, has been closed since 2022 - but campaigners want to see it saved and repurposed
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Birmingham Pride line-up in full with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Beverley Knight headlining
Birmingham Gay Pride
Thousands are expected to come to Birmingham Pride in May
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Money saving tips
Money saving tips
Uswitch reveals how mobile users can save up to £400 on their bill
Mobile users can save hundreds of pounds on TV, streaming subscriptions and Amazon delivery, but not many people know about it
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DWP sending letter to hundreds of thousands of households with three-month warning
DWP
Big changes are happening impact hundreds of thousands of people who receive benefits
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Ninja's new space-saving air fryer is perfect for small kitchens and described as 'best yet'
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The Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer is new in and available on Ninja, John Lewis and Very
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Martin Lewis tells households simple trick which could 'pay off mortgage years early'
Money
Money expert explains why some couples may want to consider overpaying on their mortgage
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How to save money on car and home insurance as mistake could cost £100s
Money saving tips
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Solihull Council breaks silence on Mell Square M&S replacement amid huge backing for three-word demand
The site has been empty for three years but shoppers are desperare for it to return and would also love to see a Primark open
Tesco rolls out Clubcard change after being given May 21 deadline
Tesco
The new look can be seen on the app currently but the change doesn't appear to have been implemented online as yet.
Birmingham German Christmas Market 2024 dates announced - with one change
German Market Birmingham
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to the city centre in November and December
Morrisons issues 'rewards' to customers who've shopped 'in last 12 months'
Morrisons
Morrisons, which is rivalled by the likes of Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and more, is currently trialling "My Points Boosters" offers customers hyper-personalised challenges based on their shopping patterns using AI.
Tesco store rolls out strict entry checks on shoppers 'between 6am and 9am'
Tesco
A Tesco branch in Bristol does not allow customers to enter the store before they are checked on CCTV and only when vetted and deemed not a threat are they allowed to enter.
Birmingham Restaurants
Top Birmingham chef Brad Carter to open restaurant in the crypt of an old church
The Undercroft will serve more unusual ingredients like sea tripe, creamed snails and offal
Asda praised over new shopping trolley rules and shoppers say 'finally'
Asda
Asda, which is rivalled by Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and more, has been praised by consumers across the country.
Asda drivers boycott over new petrol station rules and warn 'you'll lose custom'
Asda
Asda, which is rivalled by the likes of Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more, has announced it would switch to cashless payment options at forecourts this year.
New Look's £34 'flattering' floaty summer dress will take you from 'daytime to evening'
New Look
The Square Neck Broderie Puff Sleeve Midi Dress comes in three colours
Birmingham bar that makes 'adult Ribena' named 'best in the Midlands'
Custard Factory
A Digbeth cocktail bar Passing Fancies has won another award
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UK to roast in 'glorious' Saharan scorcher with three parts of England hottest
The Midlands, south west of England and south Wales will sizzle hottest as temperatures jump by 20C
Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53 as he issues statement
ITV
Warwick - who hosts ITV Tenable - described his late wife as his "most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career"
How did Warwick Davis' wife Samantha die?
ITV
Warwick explained that her mobility had become impaired in recent years. He said she was "determined that it would not impact her quality of life and limit what she did and was able to achieve."
DWP cost of living payments update as claimant reports £950 sent into account
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is sending out just over £950 to one claimant who is among those receiving cash they missed out on the first time around
UK to sizzle in first 25C heatwave of 2024 within days and it could get even hotter
Birmingham weather
The UK could bask in temperatures in the high 20s "at the very least" into early May as the fifth month of the year sees the country braced with stifling highs.
British Airways
BA, Virgin, Easyjet, TUI passengers warned not to travel on 'Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays'
British Airways, Easyjet, TUI, Virgin Atlantic passengers - as well as those with other airlines - have been told to carefully think about when they travel.
NS&I Premium Bonds customers find amount they can invest has 'reduced'
Your Money
A customer wrote out to the financial provider, which is backed by the Treasury, to warn the maximum amount they could invest dropped after they tried to make a transaction.
Handbags stolen from Good Hope Hospital A&E as police issue appeal
Good Hope Hospital
West Midlands Police issues image of man who may have information about crimes at Sutton Coldfield hospital
Martin Lewis fan clears mortgage ten years early thanks to 'payment' rule
Martin Lewis
Mr Lewis' handy tip and trick helped a mortgage holder clear their debt a whopping decade early.
Top Birmingham chef Brad Carter to open restaurant in the crypt of an old church
Birmingham Restaurants
The Undercroft will serve more unusual ingredients like sea tripe, creamed snails and offal