Heath Bookshop Literature & Music Festival Back for 2026
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
Celebrate Rochdale's vibrant arts scene by nominating local heroes for the Rochdale Culture Awards 2026. Submit your entries before December 19 deadline.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.
Screenwriter Dana Fox reveals why a passionate kiss between Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande was removed from Wicked: For Good. Discover the romantic scene that threatened the love triangle.
Director Jon M. Chu reveals the rule-breaking 'I love you' scene he fought to keep in Wicked: For Good, a poignant moment improvised by the stars. Discover the emotional impact.
Discover the three West Midlands restaurants, including Opheem and Lowe's, celebrated in OpenTable's 2025 Top 100 UK list. Explore the region's award-winning culinary scene now.
Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria, is making waves in the UK music scene with his indie releases and viral Spice Girls duet. Discover his journey and new sound.
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Director Jon M. Chu and Ariana Grande reveal why Glinda's magical abilities were added to Wicked: For Good's ending, changing the musical's original story.
Year 5 student Sophie Baverstock from Lightwater Village School secures two bronze medals at the JSKA World Karate Championships in Japan. Discover her inspiring journey.
John Ward, 76, says his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward beats supermarkets on price and quality. He warns the community must support him now or the shop will close for good.
Discover Birmingham's hottest new restaurants and bars for 2025, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Cylla. Plan your next city centre visit and explore the vibrant food scene.
Kelly Brook reportedly perfected her I'm A Celebrity shower moment with bikini screen tests and advice from Myleene Klass. Discover the inside story.
Discover whether Wicked: For Good features an end credits scene and learn about potential deleted scenes and future franchise plans. Find out what happens after the credits roll.
Discover the West Midlands burger joints crowned best in the UK at the first-ever British Burger Awards 2025. Find out if your favourite made the list!
Margate band Squangey Bobbins launches independent chart bid with album 'Margate Crows'. Featuring Grammy-winning collaborators, they aim to be the first Margate band in the official UK album chart. Pre-order now!
Jeremy Parisi opens up about watching wife Kelly Brook cry in I'm A Celebrity jungle. Read his heartfelt response and their emotional reunion plans.
A unique Snow White pantomime created and performed by people with learning disabilities takes the stage at Sutton Town Hall. Celebrate inclusion and community spirit.
Discover Rochdale's vibrant arts scene featuring Farah Nisa's poetry exhibition, Shaun the Sheep's circus show, and classic silent film screenings. Explore cultural events happening across Greater Manchester this season.
A powerful Glasgow exhibition, 'What We Hold We Carry', co-created by Iranian women with lived sanctuary experience, explores resilience and identity through art. On until Nov 15.
Discover Rochdale's vibrant festive arts scene with award-winning brass bands, comedy clubs, and theatre productions. Book tickets for unforgettable Christmas celebrations.
Birmingham artist MeMe Detroit delivered a spectacular EP fundraising show at Deadwax in Digbeth, featuring special guests and a vibrant mix of acoustic and full-band performances. Discover the highlights of this unforgettable evening.
Two Stagecoach Solihull students, Arushi and Sophie, performed alongside West End legend Kerry Ellis in a dream come true. Discover how their training led to this incredible opportunity.
Birmingham's iconic Fallout Clothing, a staple since 1996, opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Martineau Place. Discover this music merchandise hub turned community space.
Discover how a massive £1bn investment is transforming Wigan, Leigh, and surrounding towns through 11 major regeneration projects set for completion by 2028.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political storm. Council leader demands by-elections as 'turquoise wave' claims momentum. Read the full story.
Thousands of Birmingham residents are facing surprise council tax bills following a major change to council tax support. Discover who's affected and what you need to do.
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.
Discover how innovative domino art featuring Mars bars and humbugs is breaking down barriers and creating conversations about accessibility in our community.
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.