AJ Odudu: Presenter's age, height and fiancé revealed
Everything you need to know about Big Brother host AJ Odudu, from her real name and Blackburn roots to her surprise engagement and impressive TV career.
Everything you need to know about Big Brother host AJ Odudu, from her real name and Blackburn roots to her surprise engagement and impressive TV career.
Discover Birmingham's dynamic cultural scene for 2026. Explore historic canals, Michelin-starred dining, the Jewellery Quarter, and world-class art. Plan your visit today.
Plan your theatre year with our guide to major musicals, concerts and family shows coming to Birmingham in 2026, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia!
Plan your perfect New Year's Eve in Birmingham with our guide to six major ticketed events, from themed balls to massive festival-style parties. Find venues, music, and prices for 2025.
Discover 11 fantastic winter dog walks in Birmingham, featuring parks, hills, and woodlands perfect for family outings. Find your new favourite spot today!
Marks & Spencer shoppers are clearing shelves of a £12 1.2kg Big Mix chocolate tin, claiming it's superior to Quality Street and a bargain. Discover why it's like 'gold dust'.
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.
Young people once sleeping rough in Birmingham reveal how St Basils charity transformed their lives. Hear their emotional stories from the Big Sleepout event that raised over £43,000.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Experience magical candlelight concerts at St Paul's Church in Birmingham this festive season. Discover performances of Christmas classics, Vivaldi, and The Wizard of Oz. Book tickets now.
Discover the 10 best new restaurants set to open in and around Birmingham in 2026, from high-end Greek cuisine to a London sushi favourite. Plan your culinary adventures now.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Discover the 16 most desirable streets in Birmingham for 2026, as chosen by local readers and writers. Find your perfect neighbourhood in Brum.
JoJo Siwa says she'll propose to Chris Hughes in 2032 if he doesn't ask first. The couple met on Celebrity Big Brother and reveal their marriage plans.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
Explore the festive history of Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre through decades of Christmas photos, from royal openings to today's retail buzz. A Brummie holiday essential.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
Local mortgage experts reveal the seven best neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Beaumond House Hospice Care exceeded its Christmas Challenge target, raising £13,588 for palliative care. Donations were doubled by five local businesses, supporting families in Newark and Sherwood.
Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
A Lloyds Banking Group volunteer from Wrexham discussed the power of employee volunteering with King Charles at Windsor Castle. The event previewed a major UK volunteering weekend in June 2025.
Amazon shoppers are rushing to buy the Cadbury Dairy Milk Big Night In Deluxe Hamper, now reduced to £16. The 836g gift set has sold over 4,000 times. Grab the deal!
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
A reporter joins St Basils' Big Sleepout in a Birmingham car park, experiencing one night of rough sleeping. The event raised over £43,000 and highlighted the vital work supporting homeless youth.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Brummies, test your knowledge! Can you identify this iconic Birmingham street from 15 pictures? It's famed for its top bars and restaurants. Watch the video and send your guess.
Over 20 volunteers from a Wolverhampton men's mental health charity braved the cold for a 24-hour Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for male homelessness. The event highlighted that 83% of rough sleepers are men.
A massive 2kg Cadbury Heroes chocolate box is now 27% off on Amazon, offering better value than supermarket tubs. Discover festive sweet deals for families.