See Birmingham's Hidden Christmas Masterpiece
Discover how to visit The Star of Bethlehem, a huge hidden watercolour in Birmingham Museum. Free tours available this December. Don't miss this festive wonder!
Discover how to visit The Star of Bethlehem, a huge hidden watercolour in Birmingham Museum. Free tours available this December. Don't miss this festive wonder!
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.
A new photographic exhibition in Broxtowe showcases inspirational local women and their community contributions. Open until December 20. Plan your visit today!
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Discover Birmingham Museum's hidden corridors, wartime mortuary and secret spaces in special 140th anniversary tours. Book now for unique access to areas normally off-limits.
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
A Lincolnshire cottage museum preserving a 102-year-old's simple life has won a 2025 VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade. Discover this award-winning window into the past.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.
Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion show contrasting form in the latest Championship table. See where they rank and how Coventry lead.
A petition to save Walsall Leather Museum from relocation has surpassed 1,800 signatures. Locals demand transparency from the council over plans to move the museum for a SEND college.
After 1,400 suggestions, National Museum Cardiff's life-size woolly mammoth has been named Tom Bones after Sir Tom Jones. Visit the museum to meet Wales's boniest celebrity.
Coventry's Neil Littlewood competes in Strictly Christmas dance event, raising over £3,000 for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Read his inspiring story and learn how to support.
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Coventry on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating terrorist material and preparing a terrorist act. A fourth man was held for a firearms offence. Report concerns at gov.uk/ACT.
VisitEngland awards six West Midlands attractions for exceptional visitor experiences. Discover the 2025 winners and plan your next day out in the region today!
A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned on Heybarnes Circus in Birmingham, causing significant traffic disruption. Avoid the area.
A new community exhibition showcasing artworks inspired by childhood in Sparkhill is now on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Free entry until 6 Jan 2026.
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
Discover enchanting family activities, spectacular light displays and Victorian Christmas celebrations across Birmingham's museums this holiday season.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
A West Midlands police constable has been charged with assault following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Coventry, with the case now proceeding through the judicial system.
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
Discover how Coventry is defying expectations with a remarkable 40% tourism surge, transforming from industrial heartland to must-visit cultural destination.
New government data exposes the stark reality of poverty across the Midlands, identifying specific neighbourhoods where residents face extreme financial hardship and limited opportunities.
Explore the natural wonders and historic treasures of the Midlands with these two completely free attractions perfect for family adventures and educational days out.
Coventry Building Society issues urgent warning about sophisticated bank text scam that's already cost one woman £1,600. Learn how to protect your money from this convincing fraud.
A Coventry family has been made homeless after a catastrophic firework blaze ripped through their Willenhall home, destroying everything they owned just weeks before Christmas.