Birmingham News and Events
Planning your Birmingham trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Birmingham such as events and attractions, to make your Birmingham visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Birmingham, you’ll find everything you need for your Birmingham holiday on Whats On in Birmingham.net. Our What’s On Birmingham guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Birmingham – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Birmingham by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
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Whats on in Birmingham Local News
Birmingham News 21st March 2023
Peaky Blinders movie to be filmed at new flagship West Midlands studio
The director of Peaky Blinders has confirmed that the film version of the hit BBC show is set to be filmed in his new flagship film studios in the West Midlands.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 6th March 2023
Vegans will protest outside Birmingham Costa Coffee ‘to take a stand against the dairy industry’
Vegans across the country are set to protest outside their local Costa Coffee shops this weekend.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 19th February 2023
‘Drink-driver’ crashes on M6 with debris and oil forcing drivers to queue during the night
Traffic on the M6 was brought to a halt in the early hours of this morning after a suspected drink-driver crashed heavily on the motorway.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 3rd February 2023
Teens arrested after police helicopter scrambled to track suspicious car
Three teenagers were arrested after a police helicopter was scrambled to help find a car being driven in a suspicious manner.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 20th January 2023
Culture Secretary speaks of success and legacy of Games on visit
The Culture Secretary has said that the legacy of the Commonwealth Games can be far-reaching across the region.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 5th January 2023
Off-duty doctor saves passenger’s life on flight after almost dying twice
A Birmingham doctor miraculously saved the life of a passenger who almost died twice during a 10-hour flight.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 21st December 2022
Sandwell hospital trust still under ‘unprecedented’ A&E pressures as ‘critical incident’ declared
A hospital trust continues to be under ‘unprecedented’ pressure this morning after a ‘critical incident’ was declared.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 5th December 2022
I’ll give officers ‘more teeth’ to do the job – new West Midlands Police chief
The new chief of West Midlands Police says he will give officers “a bit more teeth” to crack down on crime as part of a return to neighbourhood policing.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 21st November 2022
Sunak heading to Birmingham for speech with business leaders amid gloomy economic backdrop
Rishi Sunak will give a speech at the CBI conference on Monday.Express & Star…
Birmingham News 5th November 2022
Arrests made after car chop shop discovered by police
A chop shop has broken up and six men arrested after a police raid found multiple stolen and broken carsExpress & Star…
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Style Birmingham
- 24 Hours in Digbethby Gemma Hotchkiss on 24th March 2023 at 4:43 pm
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- NEW LAUNCH! The Tribe of Tattu Brunchby Andrew Riley on 24th March 2023 at 1:41 pm
Tattu Restaurants bring you the Tribe of Tattu Brunch… Promising to be a bank holiday party not to be missed, you can expect mesmerising rhythms, sumptuous spring dishes, free-flowing cocktails... The post NEW LAUNCH! The Tribe of Tattu Brunch appeared first on Style Birmingham.
- The Very Best On Stageby Lisa Piddington on 23rd March 2023 at 9:49 am
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- Reviewed: Steel Magnoliasby Matt Dodwell on 22nd March 2023 at 9:34 pm
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- Calling All Brides-To-Be!by Andrew Riley on 17th March 2023 at 4:04 pm
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Independent Birmingham
- Independent Birmingham’s Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2022by admin on 30th November 2022 at 8:07 pm
EACH YEAR WE COMPILE THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COMPLETING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN BIRMINGHAM. We’ve curated a hugely extensive gift guide to show you that there is something for every single person on your list that can be bought from a local shop, artist, creative or small business. Birmingham is bursting at the seams with talent and personality, and your money is so much more valuable to these small businesses than it is to the big corporations who multiply their profits at this time of year. After a difficult couple of years, it is more important than ever to shop local and celebrate […]
- 25 Mouth-Watering Sunday Roasts You Need To Devour In Birminghamby admin on 29th October 2022 at 10:35 am
It’s one of the most British things to exist, along with Fish and Chips, apologising for everything, queuing, and talking about the weather. We’re talking about the Sunday Roast. Whether it’s gathered around the family table each week, or cosied up in a country pub on a blustery day, we can’t get enough of that good old traditional Sunday Roast. It’s pretty easy to see why – it’s comfort food at it’s finest, like a warm hug from your nan on a plate. Succulent roast meats, crispy, fluffy roasties, seasonal veggies, lashings of rich gravy, and huge Yorkshire puddings – we like […]
- The Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall 2022 In Picturesby admin on 1st October 2022 at 2:58 pm
Wow! What a weekend! It’s safe to say that the Independent Birmingham Festival at Aston Hall 2022 was a smash hit! We saw thousands of you descend on the iconic heritage site once again for this huge foodie event and it filled us with such joy to see so many of you enjoying yourselves across the weekend, eating and drinking amazing dishes and drinks from some of the city’s finest independents, shopping local at our artisan market and rocking out to the awesome bands on our main stage. Not to mention all the cute doggos who turned up to join in the fun too! On behalf of ourselves and […]
- Plan Your Feasting At This Year’s Independent Birmingham Festivalby admin on 15th September 2022 at 1:54 pm
It’s time to plan your feasting! We’ve created the greatest food/drink line-up we’ve ever seen for any event in Birmingham ever before – and it can be all yours at this year’s Independent Birmingham Festival (24-25 September). With just a week to go until Brum’s ultimate foodie festival returns, we thought it was time for you to plan your feasting, and behold the EPIC dishes and drinks you can stuff your face with and quaff amidst the good company of friends at this iconic location. We seriously cannot decide what we’re going to eat – all we know is that we’re going to eat a […]
- 36 REASONS TO ATTEND THIS YEAR’S INDEPENDENT BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL AT ASTON HALLby admin on 31st August 2022 at 1:11 pm
The Independent Birmingham Festival is just days away, and we can’t wait to welcome thousands of you back to this iconic heritage site! To get you excited for this year’s unmissable foodie event, we’ve compiled a list of 36 reasons why you NEED to grab your tickets and come along to celebrate all things indie with us on 24-25 September! Read on to find out why a ticket to this year’s IB Festival is essential – you don’t want to miss out (you can grab your tickets here). OUR LAST SEVEN FESTIVALS SAW SOLD OUT CROWDS CELEBRATE BIRMINGHAM’S MARVELLOUS INDEPENDENT CULTURE. THIS TIME, […]
Birmingham Mail
- Dad discovered he had terminal brain tumour after crashing carby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Jordan Reynolds) on 27th March 2023 at 1:46 pm
Mike Malcolm, 52, experienced changes in his vision and intense headaches before being diagnosed with a glioblastoma
- Car hits tree in Pinvin leaving one man dead and another seriously injuredby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Kelly Ashmore) on 27th March 2023 at 1:41 pm
The crash happened on the B4082
- Trinny Woodall says 'it's a new dawn' as she hints at Charles Saatchi splitby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (James Rodger) on 27th March 2023 at 1:40 pm
The pair started dating months after the 79-year-old's marriage to Nigella Lawson ended in 2013.
- Alison Hammond hints she’s single with telling remark on ITV This Morningby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (James Rodger) on 27th March 2023 at 1:35 pm
Alison dropped the remark on Monday as she settled in to host alongside Holly Willoughby.
- BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas breaks silence over whether she's quitting show on ITV This Morningby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (James Rodger) on 27th March 2023 at 1:18 pm
Shirley spoke to Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond amid reports she could exit the BBC show next year
Brum Notes Magazine
- Have you seen the Mostly Jazz 2023 line-up?by David Vincent on 24th March 2023 at 4:14 pm
Birmingham’s renowned Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival (7-9 July 2023) has finally revealed… Read more The post Have you seen the Mostly Jazz 2023 line-up? appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP:From Fri Mar 24by Mike Davies on 24th March 2023 at 1:49 pm
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. … Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP:From Fri Mar 24 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Mar 17by Mike Davies on 17th March 2023 at 2:14 pm
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. … Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Mar 17 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP:From Fri Mar 10by Mike Davies on 10th March 2023 at 1:05 pm
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. … Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP:From Fri Mar 10 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
- MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Mar 3by Mike Davies on 3rd March 2023 at 11:35 am
This column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. … Read more The post MOVIE ROUND-UP: From Fri Mar 3 appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.
express and star
- Volunteer faith leader given top royal honour by Princess Anneby James Vukmirovic on 27th March 2023 at 1:06 pm
A police faith leader and community champion has been given a royal honour in recognition for his work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Police and crime commissioners welcome Home Office review into loss-making gun licencesby Adam Smith on 27th March 2023 at 12:50 pm
The police and crime commissioners of the West Midlands and Staffordshire have successfully lobbied the Policing Minister to review the fees for a gun licence, after complaining that local taxpayers foot the bill for administrative fees.
- Travelodge plans to open 300 more hotels with West Midlands in line for new sitesby John Corser on 27th March 2023 at 12:10 pm
Hotel chain Travelodge is writing to 220 local authorities, including Wolverhampton, across Britain proposing a joint development partnership aimed at stimulating regeneration and economic growth.
- Bus company needs to improve 'punctuality and reliability' now strikes are over, West Midlands Mayor saysby Thomas Parkes on 27th March 2023 at 11:50 am
Bus chiefs need to improve punctuality and reliability of the region's services in the aftermath of a deal to end strike action, the West Midlands Mayor has said.
- Man taken to hospital after stabbing near primary schoolby Thomas Parkes on 27th March 2023 at 11:21 am
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed on a road near a primary school in Birmingham.