West Midlands' Victorian Christmas Markets Among UK's Prettiest
Discover Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield's enchanting Victorian Christmas markets for 2025. Experience festive magic with local crafts, food, and period charm.
Discover Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield's enchanting Victorian Christmas markets for 2025. Experience festive magic with local crafts, food, and period charm.
Join Browns Brasserie & Charlotte Tilbury for an exclusive beauty evening on 20th November. Enjoy a masterclass, bubbles & festive glamour. Book now!
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Residents at Bishops Manor care home teamed up with Little Ripley Day Nursery for a DIY bird box project. This intergenerational initiative aims to preserve traditional skills and promote sustainability.
Explore the best picturesque walks in Birmingham and the West Midlands. From Kinver Edge to Sutton Park, find your perfect trail for a breath of fresh air and stunning views.
Syer Hair & Beauty, a family-run salon for four decades, has closed at the Gracechurch Centre. Read the story behind this local landmark's final chapter.
Step inside Amazon's colossal £500m Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre. Discover the robotics, algorithms, and 2,500-strong workforce powering this logistics behemoth. Read the full story now.
Discover three festive garden centres in the West Midlands transforming into winter wonderlands for Christmas 2025. Plan your magical visit today!
Discover 8 stunning winter walks in the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing this November and December. Explore canals, hills, and parks for crisp morning adventures.
Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
One of Liverpool's most historic retail destinations, St John's Market, is now available for purchase in a landmark commercial property opportunity that could reshape the city's shopping landscape.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for a man following an alleged assault at Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre that left a woman injured and shaken.
A massive police manhunt is underway in Birmingham after a driver killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident on Walmley Road.
Construction is officially underway on 'The Eternal Eagle', a monumental 169-foot Christian sculpture in Birmingham that will become one of the UK's tallest landmarks, twice the height of the Angel of the North.
West Midlands Police launch murder investigation after 38-year-old Adam James dies following brutal attack in Birmingham city centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A prolific Birmingham thief has been jailed for 18 months after admitting to seven shoplifting offences across the city centre in just seven weeks, with crimes captured on CCTV.
Atherstone prepares for a transformative £27 million leisure facility featuring state-of-the-art swimming pools, fitness suites, and community spaces, promising to boost wellbeing and social connections.
A bold £15 million regeneration scheme could see a struggling town centre purchased and demolished by the council in a dramatic bid to reverse years of decline and create a vibrant new community hub.
The Red Lion and Sun in Sutton Coldfield announces triumphant reopening after devastating fire, promising enhanced dining experience while preserving cherished community spirit.
West Midlands Police confirm armed officers responded to a serious stabbing incident on Navigation Street, with two victims hospitalised and cordons remaining in place as investigations continue.
Shocking footage captures mass brawl involving dozens in Birmingham city centre, prompting major police response and ongoing investigation into the disturbing public disorder.
A 17-year-old has been charged with violent disorder following significant disturbances in Birmingham city centre that prompted a major police response and raised community safety concerns.
Wolverhampton City Council has approved further changes to demolish Raglan Street buildings, marking another step in the city's major regeneration plans to create new commercial spaces and revitalise the urban landscape.
A pedestrian has been left with life-threatening injuries following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Birmingham city centre. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.