Twixmas things to do around Birmingham between Christmas and New Year
Pantos and shows at Birmingham Hippodrome, Malvern Theatres, the RSC and Birmingham REP together with National Trust events,…
One of ‘Europe’s most beautiful train rides’ is just a couple of hours from Birmingham
It’s up there with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, according to a new guideBrecon Mountain Railway has been named as…
Britain’s ‘poshest train’ is bringing a new festive experience to Birmingham
Bill Nighy describes the Northern Belle as ‘the grand dame of luxury travel’The luxury train offers a taste…
Firework events around Birmingham taking place on the weekend after Bonfire Night
There are lots of fireworks events planned around Birmingham for the weekend of November 7 to 9This article…
Birmingham primary school applications, deadlines and tips on getting your chosen place
Primary school applications are now open for September 2026It’s time to start thinking about primary school applications for…
The ‘small but mighty’ city suburb named as one of Birmingham’s best places to live
It’s known as ‘one of the most happening neighbourhoods in Brum’ and is less than 20 minutes from…
Parents rally to support Birmingham mum facing ‘every mother’s worst nightmare’
Generous people have donated more than £11,000 in a week to help the Kings Heath mum and her…
Birmingham’s top 20 secondary schools for GCSE results in 2024
Some schools achieved a 100% success rate for pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and maths…
Merry Hill shopping centre announces huge new opening and it will ‘blow visitors away’
The impressive flagship venue will take over the last remaining unit left empty by Debenhams in 2021A general…
The pretty town with ‘lively street markets’ and delicious cafes 80 mins from Birmingham
Oswestry is known for its indie bookshops, friendly pubs and award-winning black-and-white patisserieThis article contains affiliate links, we…