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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
joe lycett
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
Cannon Hill Park
Top green spaces in Birmingham from Cannon Hill Park to Sutton Park and Edgbaston Reservoir
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Food & Drink
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
Money saving tips
How I updated my toddler's entire wardrobe without spending a penny
I found Vinted after I failed to send an ASOS parcel back in time and was hooked after my first purchase
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Amazon's £8 'life-saving' oil can help 'improve appearance of scars, stretch marks and skin tone'
Amazon
The Bio-Oil Skincare Oil has thousands of reviews on Amazon
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Michelle Keegan's new 'beautiful' striped dress is £50 on Very and fans say it 'fits perfectly'
Michelle Keegan
The One Shoulder Stripe Midaxi Dress is part of Michelle Keegan's new collection with the online retailer
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New Look's 'classy' heeled sandals now under £20 and fans say they are 'insanely comfortable'
New Look
The Leather-Look 2 Part Clog Block Heel Sandals come in two colours
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This Morning's Alison Hammond wears 'comfortable' denim shirt dress that's on sale for under £50
Alison Hammond
The Birmingham-born presenter looked glam for Friday's episode of ITV's This Morning
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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
How I updated my toddler's entire wardrobe without spending a penny
I found Vinted after I failed to send an ASOS parcel back in time and was hooked after my first purchase
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I checked one thing and now save hundreds of pounds on electricity bills
Money saving tips
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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Asda and Sainsbury's issue 'emergency' alert and tell shoppers 'dispose of item'
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.
Full list of road closures for Great Birmingham Run 2024
Great Birmingham Run
We have details of all the streets affected by the 10K and half marathon
New Look's 'classy' heeled sandals now under £20 and fans say they are 'insanely comfortable'
New Look
The Leather-Look 2 Part Clog Block Heel Sandals come in two colours
Great Birmingham Run 2024 times, parking, route map and how to get there
Great Birmingham Run
Around 12,500 runners will be pounding the city centre streets this weekend
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
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Great Birmingham Run 2024 - how to get your results
Thousands of runners are taking part in this weekend's event in Birmingham city centre
Amazon's £8 'life-saving' oil can help 'improve appearance of scars, stretch marks and skin tone'
Amazon
The Bio-Oil Skincare Oil has thousands of reviews on Amazon
Michelle Keegan's new 'beautiful' striped dress is £50 on Very and fans say it 'fits perfectly'
Michelle Keegan
The One Shoulder Stripe Midaxi Dress is part of Michelle Keegan's new collection with the online retailer
New Look's 'classy' heeled sandals now under £20 and fans say they are 'insanely comfortable'
New Look
The Leather-Look 2 Part Clog Block Heel Sandals come in two colours
This Morning's Alison Hammond wears 'comfortable' denim shirt dress that's on sale for under £50
Alison Hammond
The Birmingham-born presenter looked glam for Friday's episode of ITV's This Morning
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Motoring
Half of drivers would fail theory tests if they took them now - can you answer these five tough questions?
Research finds many drivers aren't clued up on the Highway Code
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
The key PIP changes to DWP's benefit system every claimant needs to know about
DWP
The Government has announced a number of planned changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system
Three-month warning issued to everyone who claims PIP
PIP
Major changes are being proposed to the benefits system
Akhmed Yakoob says 'this is an earthquake' as he grabs over 69,000 votes in mayor race
George Galloway
Independent Akhmed Yakoob has landed a massive blow to the mainstream parties after cleaning up votes in parts of the inner cities, especially in Birmingham
Crime
The Better Call Saul-style lawyers whose secret lives were rumbled
One woman defrauded elderly victims while acting as power of attorney
Historic Harborne home up for sale but there's an unusual way to get in
Harborne
The two bed maisonette is on the market in the Moor Pool estate in Harborne
Full story of Zahid Khan's fraud plot rumbled by lottery winner and handwriting expert
Birmingham Crown Court
Zahid Khan, aged 38 and from Moseley, is finally behind bars having been sentenced to ten years in 2018 only to flee the country and live a life of luxury on the run in Dubai
Solihull restaurant and bar gets go-ahead for garden revamp
Solihull Council
Slug and Lettuce has been given the green light for new outdoor seating huts
The Spanish beach loved by tourists despite it's off-putting name
Spain travel
Playa de Poo might not sound very appealing - but visitors say it's "lagoon like nature" makes it "perfect for little kids"