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The huge new woodland playground with farm animals just 90 minutes from Birmingham
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Chatsworth House in the Peak District has a new adventure playground with a Great Spotted Woodpecker kids can climb inside
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The Birmingham shopping centre dwarfed by Bullring that's home to 'best' restaurant, cafe and pub
Great Western Arcade
The Victorian arcade might be tiny in comparison to our biggest shopping centre, but it's home to some of the city's best food and drink venues
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Attractions you might not realise cost £5 or less for kids around Birmingham
Things To Do In Birmingham
Free and affordable days at Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, Thinktank Science Garden, Meriden Adventure Playground, Balsall Heath City Farm and Red House Glass Cone
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I had dinner at Costco restaurant in Birmingham and couldn't believe what £2 got me
Birmingham Restaurants
The Costco menu was small but, like most things sold in the wholesale supermarket, everything on it was huge
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I went to Birmingham's 'best' desi pub for my first mixed grill and I'm on the bandwagon
Birmingham pubs and bars
I tried a giant sizzling platter at The Covered Wagon in Moseley to see what I was missing
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New brewery to open in Birmingham with live music, street food and big screen sport
Aston and Nechells
The Silhill Brewery is relocating from Solihull and setting up just outside of the city centre in Aston
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MADE Festival 2024 full line-up announced - as Birmingham event celebrates 10th anniversary
Music Festivals
The line-up includes the likes of Bru-C, Dizzee Rascal and Bou
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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
I had dinner at Costco restaurant in Birmingham and couldn't believe what £2 got me
The Costco menu was small but, like most things sold in the wholesale supermarket, everything on it was huge
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Midland Tesco Costa Coffee worker named best barista in UK with incredible speciality brew
Tesco
Costa Coffee worker in Worcestershire Tesco helps Midlands clinch top title for second year in a row
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McDonald's customers shocked after learning how burgers are really made
McDonald's
A behind-the-scenes look at how some burgers were made has been shared
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I went to Birmingham's 'best' desi pub for my first mixed grill and I'm on the bandwagon
Birmingham pubs and bars
I tried a giant sizzling platter at The Covered Wagon in Moseley to see what I was missing
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People surprised at reason Walkers crisps are called Lays outside of UK
World News
Many people enjoy the crisps both at home and abroad
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Shopping
Marks & Spencer
I bought 'elegant' £45 ballet flats from Marks and Spencer shoppers are snapping up in all colours
I've owned these flats for about two weeks now and they are so comfortable and stylish
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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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Dunelm fans 'obsessed' with 'gorgeous' new outdoor cushions for £16 in three 'feminine' colours
Dunelm
The Wide Stripe Outdoor Square Cushion costs £16 and comes in apricot, fuschia and Ashley blue
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Amazon £6 foundation 'does the job perfectly' and is 'cheaper than buying it in shops'
Beauty and skincare
The Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation SPF20 is just £6.26 on Amazon if you sign up to 'subscribe and save'
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New Look £36 weekend bag fans say is 'great size for airport hand luggage' and 'so on trend'
New Look
The Brown Leopard Print Weekend Bag is £35.99 and the perfect size for a carry on for Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and more
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Family & Kids
Days Out
Chatsworth's new Adventure Playground - in pictures
There's a new woodland play area at the Peak District attraction
Bookmark
The huge new woodland playground with farm animals just 90 minutes from Birmingham
Days Out
Chatsworth House in the Peak District has a new adventure playground with a Great Spotted Woodpecker kids can climb inside
Bookmark
Attractions you might not realise cost £5 or less for kids around Birmingham
Things To Do In Birmingham
Free and affordable days at Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, Thinktank Science Garden, Meriden Adventure Playground, Balsall Heath City Farm and Red House Glass Cone
Bookmark
'Night at the Museum' experience near Birmingham where you can sleep under Dippy the Dinosaur
Coventry
This is a real life 'Night at the Museum' experience happening at the Herbert Art Gallery in Coventry
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Britain's 'poshest train' is coming through Birmingham - when to see it
Things To Do In Birmingham
The Northern Belle, once part of the iconic Orient Express, was voted one of world’s most luxurious trains by readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine
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Music & Nightlife
Steven Knight
I was BBC This Town extra and got amazing Brummie gift bag at the wrap party
BBC Steven Knight's Birmingham and Coventry show This Town reaches series finale from Peaky Blinders writer
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MADE Festival 2024 full line-up announced - as Birmingham event celebrates 10th anniversary
Music Festivals
The line-up includes the likes of Bru-C, Dizzee Rascal and Bou
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New pool bar opens in Sutton Coldfield town centre
Sutton Coldfield
Mr Cue's pool bar has opened in Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield in the former Lock, Stock and Barrel bar
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Win tickets for you and three friends to see Elbow at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena
Competitions
Elbow are playing at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena on Friday, May 10 - and you can win tickets to be there
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Singer halts Symphony Hall concert and says 'this is distracting' as he attacks new rules
Birmingham Symphony Hall
Tenor Ian Bostridge stopped his Britten & Tchaikovsky concert because he was being distracted by members of the audience
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Money saving tips
Tech
Tech expert's tip to upgrade your Samsung TV for 'stunning' new features and a free S24 phone
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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I went to Tesco and spotted the £25 bistro table shoppers were racing to buy last summer
Tesco
The Madrid Bistro Table is made from toughened glass
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Virgin Media giving free Nintendo Switch or £200 with TV and broadband deal - but time running out
Tech
Virgin Media is giving away a free Nintendo Switch or £200 in bill credit to anyone who upgrades their TV and broadband package - but you'll need to be quick
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£336 message issued to households with Netflix, Amazon Prime or Disney+
Amazon
Households advised to consider how much they use streaming services they subscribe to
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Marks & Spencer
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Birmingham pubs and bars
I tried a giant sizzling platter at The Covered Wagon in Moseley to see what I was missing
The Birmingham shopping centre dwarfed by Bullring that's home to 'best' restaurant, cafe and pub
Great Western Arcade
The Victorian arcade might be tiny in comparison to our biggest shopping centre, but it's home to some of the city's best food and drink venues
Solihull
'Hidden' platform bar and tap house that customers say is worth missing the train for
The recently opened tap room has been a hit locally, with one customer saying its charm makes you want to stay " a bit longer", even if you're catching a train
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
Dunelm fans 'obsessed' with 'gorgeous' new outdoor cushions for £16 in three 'feminine' colours
Dunelm
The Wide Stripe Outdoor Square Cushion costs £16 and comes in apricot, fuschia and Ashley blue
Amazon £6 foundation 'does the job perfectly' and is 'cheaper than buying it in shops'
Beauty and skincare
The Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation SPF20 is just £6.26 on Amazon if you sign up to 'subscribe and save'
New Look £36 weekend bag fans say is 'great size for airport hand luggage' and 'so on trend'
New Look
The Brown Leopard Print Weekend Bag is £35.99 and the perfect size for a carry on for Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and more
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Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Unai Emery confirms to the double injury blow
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Birmingham City FC
Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as Blues will enter the final day of the Championship season in the relegation zone
£336 message issued to households with Netflix, Amazon Prime or Disney+
Amazon
Households advised to consider how much they use streaming services they subscribe to
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
Birmingham City FC
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DWP
Benefit changes, new dates, increased payments and cost of living support for struggling UK households this May
Aston Villa final Premier League fixtures compared to Tottenham and Manchester United
Aston Villa FC
Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive after Unai Emery's side shared the spoils with Chelsea and moved seven points clear of Tottenham who have games in hand
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Solihull
Solihull voters have spoken of being disillusioned with politicians
Historic mansion with links to Aston Villa and ex-PM where you can book house parties
Aston Villa FC
Booked guests have been told they can use the incredible property 'like their own house'