Birmingham's Best Places to Visit in 2026
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.
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.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
A century-old former working men's club in Smethwick, which fell into administration, will be transformed into townhouses and flats. Council planners approved the scheme despite parking concerns.
West Midlands Police are investigating a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Officers urge witnesses or dashcam holders to come forward.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
Sandwell Council approves plans to convert the historic Corks Social Club into homes, despite highways officers calling the lack of parking 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Call 101 with information.
Three men have been charged after a violent disorder at The Abbey pub in Bearwood left a man with a leg injury. Police continue to appeal for information.
Three men have been charged with violent disorder and assault following a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. A fourth man is in custody. Police appeal for witnesses.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men are in custody as police continue their enquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A man in his 20s is in a stable condition after a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. West Midlands Police have arrested three men and are appealing for witnesses.