New Soft Play & Day Care Centre Opens in Birmingham
Party & Play, a new 700 sq m indoor playground in Erdington, opens March 2026 with role play areas, climbing frames & future day care plans for kids up to 10.
Party & Play, a new 700 sq m indoor playground in Erdington, opens March 2026 with role play areas, climbing frames & future day care plans for kids up to 10.
Attwell Farm Park near Redditch closes for 11 days for a major indoor play barn expansion, adding new facilities. The popular family attraction reopens on January 17.
Professor Joseph Keddie receives the Sir Eric Rideal Award for his distinguished career in colloid science. He will deliver a keynote lecture in April 2026. Registration is now open.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
Shoppers are raving about Next's Soft Touch Cosy Teddy Borg Fleece, a £32 winter warmer available in six designs. Customers say it's 'super soft' and 'keeps you warm all day'. Discover the popular styles and reviews.
A refuse collector reveals the common household item that contaminates recycling loads, leading to bins being left unemptied. Learn how to dispose of it correctly.
A mother and daughter from Penarth completed a 365-day outdoor challenge, swapping screens for nature. Discover how daily adventures improved mental health and sparked a lifelong love for the natural world.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Amazon's 'so soft' Stranger Things fleece blanket is a hit with fans, with over 2000 sold last month. Grab one for £13.99 to cosy up for the final episode on New Year's Day.
Birmingham City's winless run extended to six games after a 1-1 draw with Southampton, marred by a controversial equaliser. We analyse the performance, Kyogo's struggles, and the tough task ahead for Chris Davies's side.
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Shoppers are raving about Next's burgundy stripe pyjama set, saying it looks more expensive than its £38 price tag. Discover the reviews and a chic alternative from M&S.
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Shoppers rave about Dunelm's new £15 Catherine Lansfield Angus Highland Cow throw, calling it 'sooo soft and snuggly' and perfect for winter days. See why it's a hit.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
The Royal Signals (Northern) Band in Darlington is recruiting local musicians after a successful Play Day. Discover how to join this Army Reserve band and develop your skills.
Discover the surprisingly calm and well-stocked shopping destinations in Small Heath and Yardley, Birmingham, for a stress-free festive shopping experience. Avoid the crowds and find everything you need.
Birmingham Bullring welcomes 14 new and upgraded stores just in time for Christmas 2025, including Uniqlo, Bath & Body Works, and a major Selfridges Beauty Hall. Discover the full list of openings.
Drivers visiting Birmingham's German Christmas Market face a 12% parking hike at Town Hall Car Park. The AA warns festive visitors to check tariffs and consider public transport.
Discover 14 new shops that opened in Birmingham's Bullring in 2025, perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. From beauty and fashion to kitchenware and football merch.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Birmingham's planning committee has refused a 263-bed student accommodation tower, fearing harm to historic buildings like the Town Hall. Read the full debate.
Plans for a new safe centre in Birmingham to house vulnerable children have been narrowly approved by councillors, despite concerns over the demolition of heritage buildings. The facility aims to address a critical local shortage.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
A new Lidl supermarket is set to revitalise Kingstanding Circle in Birmingham, with the building complete and work underway on the grounds. Get the latest updates and community reaction.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan brands ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair a 'piece of s***' on Instagram after he allegedly missed their son's school play. Read the full story.