These are the best new restaurants in and around Birmingham you should visit in 2026 -with some also set to open in the new year ...

Explore the distinctive vocabulary that defines Birmingham and the West Midlands. Perfect for newcomers and locals alike.

Recently, Gibb street and Floodgate street in Digbeth were ranked as part of the UK’s top high streets for independent shops that appeal most to Gen Z shoppers, according to research by American ...

1. Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham The Muddy Stilettos guide said: "No longer just a place to buy your engagement ring, this historic neighborhood is now one of the country’s most desirable places to ...

1. Kinver Edge Circular Rated 4.7 stars on All Trails. Head out on this 6.4km circular trail near Stourbridge, West Midlands. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average ...

Crime The 13 safest areas in Birmingham and the West Midlands where the least crimes were reported in the past year ...

Discover Birmingham and the West Midlands’ best-kept secrets and hidden gems in 2025, including museums, gardens, and quirky spots.

November 5 is just around the corner2. Weoley Hill Bonfire and Fireworks Display The annual bonfire and fireworks display hosted by the Weoley Hill Village Council, Scouts, and Cricket Club.. Date: ...

On Thursday (October 16), the Department for Education released its new preliminary 2024/25 key stage 4 performance data for state-funded secondary schools across England. This year, the default ...

Emi Buendia scored a late winner for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur down in London on Sunday afternoon. The Midlands outfit won 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to keep their recent upturn ...

For West Midlands rivals Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion, a place in the play-offs is the minimum target. West Brom have fallen short since relegation from the Premier League in 2021, only ...

This spacious new store will feature a full range of women’s, men’s, kids and baby across three floors, featuring UNIQLO’s signature products such as soft and fluffy Soufflé yarn knitwear, PUFFERTECH, ...