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The 'magical' Birmingham walk through bluebell woods, pretty stream with 'best' desi pub at the end
Moseley
Buzzards, woodpeckers and bats call this ancient place near Moseley in Birmingham home
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The 'secret' real ale bars of Birmingham and beyond you might not realise exist
Food & Drink
A look at the 'tucked away' real ale bars of the Midlands
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'Posh' Warwickshire village with only 336 residents and shop loved by Monty Don
Days Out
The village shop counts Gardeners' World's Monty Don and famous collectors among its customers, but there's more to rural Whichford's appeal than fantastic flowerpots
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I tried Joe Lycett's 'chosen' cafe in Birmingham's coolest area and it's as cheap as Wetherspoons
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It's named for the sophisticated city suburb Bournville and it's on the edge of trendy Stirchley
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Birmingham Primark's little-known friendly hack for certain shoppers
Primark
The world's biggest Primark has introduced a way of making shopping easier for everyone
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Full list of 'zero hygiene' rated Birmingham restaurants, cafes and takeaways
Food hygiene
The Food Standards Agency publishes all of its inspection reports to give diners a clear view of the hygiene levels of the places where they are eating.
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The Co-op Live arena shows you can see in Birmingham after venue postpones concerts
The Co-operative
Olivia Rodrigo's two shows at the arena have been postponed and the opening gig was cancelled
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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
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Top green spaces in Birmingham from Cannon Hill Park to Sutton Park and Edgbaston Reservoir
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Birmingham pubs and bars
The best country pubs to visit near Birmingham - an insiders' guide
We asked our reporters for recommendations of boozers to visit now that spring has sprung
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New plans for former Funky Bear site in Sutton Coldfield unveiled
Sutton Coldfield
The Funky Bear bar and restaurant in Mere Green is being refurbished and returned to being a 'traditional' pub - back to a former name as the White Lion
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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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The 'secret' real ale bars of Birmingham and beyond you might not realise exist
Food & Drink
A look at the 'tucked away' real ale bars of the Midlands
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Chef's 15-minute 'crispy and fluffy' roast potato recipe dubbed 'addictive'
Birmingham Restaurants
A chef has shared her "best" air fryer roast potato recipe that takes just 15 minutes to cook - and they're "so crispy and so fluffy"
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Shopping
Dunelm
Dunelm's 'gorgeous' £250 chair and bistro set are 'far superior than other garden furniture'
The Florenity 2 Seater Verdi Green Folding Bistro Set has a near-perfect rating on Dunelm
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Boots shoppers love £16 sun cream you can 'wear under make-up' and 'glides easily on the skin'
Beauty and skincare
The La Roche-Posay UVMUNE Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 is normally £20
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I'm a travel writer and these are my favourite Amazon suitcases for easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2
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I've rounded up six of my best buys - with up to 30 per cent off on Amazon
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The £39 balm fans say is 'absolutely brilliant for joint pain' and they 'wouldn't be without it'
Beauty and skincare
The High Strength CBD Balm by Kloris has a near-perfect rating online
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Tesco Clubcard holders warned to act or they could lose points in May
Tesco
Tesco Clubcard customers are being urged to check their accounts as millions of points are due to expire in May
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Family & Kids
Holidays
The golden beach you can reach by a lovely train ride from Birmingham through the Cotswolds
You'll probably recognise the pleasure park at Barry Island from BBC's Gavin & Stacey but did you know there were quieter beaches and parks to explore here too?
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A Teddy Bear's Picnic is taking place at park near Birmingham and it costs £5
Things To Do In Birmingham
Taking place over Bank Holiday weekend at Sandwell Valley, this is set to be a fun event for families
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Birmingham's inflatable theme park gets 'truly epic ball pool' with nearly half a million balls
Things To Do In Birmingham
There's also a new inflatable course at the popular soft play centre in Stechford
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Opening date for heated village outdoor pool one hour from Birmingham that 'feels like a bath'
Days Out
The Severn Centre in Highley has announced its summer 2024 opening date
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I tried the 59p Lidl treat that sells 122 times a minute and can clearly see why
Lidl
I can honestly say it's one of the best croissants I've eaten, including those in France
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Music & Nightlife
Take That
How to get last minute tickets for Take That's Utilita Arena Birmingham shows
Take That are set to play six huge shows at Birmingham's Utilita Arena - and there's still time to get tickets
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I was gutted I couldn't get tickets to Taylor Swift Eras Tour - but I've found next best thing
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift will soon be performing live in the UK - but what if you haven't got a ticket?
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The Co-op Live arena shows you can see in Birmingham after venue postpones concerts
The Co-operative
Olivia Rodrigo's two shows at the arena have been postponed and the opening gig was cancelled
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Olivia Rodrigo GUTS World Tour Birmingham tickets still available - plus full setlist
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Olivia Rodrigo is performing for two nights at Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11
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Twilight fans can get tickets to Birmingham candlelit concert with live orchestra
Birmingham Symphony Hall
Twilight in Concert is coming to Birmingham Symphony Hall this October
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Money saving tips
Money saving tips
I checked one thing and now save hundreds of pounds on electricity bills
My Octopus electricity bill dropped by around a third when I made one change
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I spotted a Sainsbury's olive oil that's £13.35 cheaper per litre than Filippo Berio
Money saving tips
Blended olive oil could be a cheaper way of stocking your store cupboard
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Nationwide and NatWest customers issued with £200 message
Cost Of Living
Customers choosing to 'follow the money' as bank deals prove popular
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Tech expert's tip to upgrade your Samsung TV for 'stunning' new features and a free S24 phone
Tech
Samsung has just launched a whole new range of TVs and it comes bundles with a free S24 smartphone
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Martin Lewis fan saves almost £2,000 on car insurance by using top tip
Martin Lewis
They followed the financial guru's advice when renewing their car insurance
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Sutton Coldfield
New plans for former Funky Bear site in Sutton Coldfield unveiled
The Funky Bear bar and restaurant in Mere Green is being refurbished and returned to being a 'traditional' pub - back to a former name as the White Lion
Tesco shoppers rage at 'sad' customer who clears shelves for £1,000 profit
Tesco
Customers have hit out at a aspiring millionaire who is cashing in on the 'reseller' trend which is going viral on social media platform TikTok.
Asda and Sainsbury's issue 'emergency' alert and tell shoppers 'dispose of item'
Asda
A popular brand of gyoza, which is sold at Asda and Sainsbury’s, may be unsafe to eat due to the possible presence of plastic and has been withdrawn from shelves.
The best country pubs to visit near Birmingham - an insiders' guide
Birmingham pubs and bars
We asked our reporters for recommendations of boozers to visit now that spring has sprung
Ford salesman issues 'never do this' warning to anyone buying or selling a car - and it could save you hundreds
Ford
Car sales staff have given eight tips on getting the best deals
Dunelm
Dunelm's 'gorgeous' £250 chair and bistro set are 'far superior than other garden furniture'
The Florenity 2 Seater Verdi Green Folding Bistro Set has a near-perfect rating on Dunelm
Boots shoppers love £16 sun cream you can 'wear under make-up' and 'glides easily on the skin'
Beauty and skincare
The La Roche-Posay UVMUNE Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 is normally £20
I'm a travel writer and these are my favourite Amazon suitcases for easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2
Amazon
I've rounded up six of my best buys - with up to 30 per cent off on Amazon
The best country pubs to visit near Birmingham - an insiders' guide
Birmingham pubs and bars
We asked our reporters for recommendations of boozers to visit now that spring has sprung
The Solihull 'shopping village' development taking years to happen - and what lies next
Knowle
Plans for the swanky looking shopping village were first announced in 2021, but very little has happened at the site since
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UK braced for 23C heatwave and it will kick off in England 'next weekend'
WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows the mercury soaring through the low twenties to 23C at times in parts of England and the rest of the UK around May 11.
Homeless man living in tent on city roundabout with 'ill partner' asks for 'second chance'
homelessness
Majid Sami, 48, lives with his partner in a tent on the island which he claimed was targeted by arsonists three times
BBC Gardeners' World star Frances Tophill's hidden health battle, day job and link to Gogglebox stars
BBC
Frances Tophill has been a presenter on Gardeners' World since 2016 and has become a fan favourite among viewers
NS&I gives Premium Bonds players 40 day warning and they rage 'it's unacceptable'
Twitter
NS&I, which is backed by the Treasury, spoke out on Twitter, now X, after a fuming customer got into contact with the body.
West Midlands Mayor results live from Birmingham
Labour Party
Will West Midlands Conservative Andy Street give Rishi Sunak a vital boost, or will Labour take its most wanted scalp as the local elections 2024 reach their finale
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Pest expert shares natural smells that 'repel flies' instantly
Flies can be a nuisance in the home, but there are natural ways to keep them at bay. A pest control expert has shared the smells that repel flies, including herbs and essential oils
Probe under way into Labour 'racist' slur triggers fury ahead of West Midlands mayor count
BBC
Calls for resignation over racist slur made to journalist over Labour's vote in Birmingham inner city
Arrest after hoax bomb scare in town centre sees street sealed off by police
Warwickshire
Police were called to Nuneaton town centre yesterday afternoon after concerns were raised about a suspicious package
Rats hate the smell of this natural ingredient - and it's a cheap way to keep them away
Amazon
Rats and mice can be a real problem in the home, but there are certain things that can deter them - and one expert has shared a natural way to keep them at bay
Dunelm's 'gorgeous' £250 chair and bistro set are 'far superior than other garden furniture'
Dunelm
The Florenity 2 Seater Verdi Green Folding Bistro Set has a near-perfect rating on Dunelm