Birmingham cinema to screen Celebrity Traitors finale
Mockingbird Cinema in Digbeth will host a big-screen finale party for Celebrity Traitors, with games, themed cocktails, fancy dress and the Uncloaked follow-up show.
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Sylvia at Hippodrome feels like two different musicals
Sylvia the Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome impresses with talent but pacing issues make it feel like two shows, says Olivia Fox.
Wireless lamp with 'cosy feels' for autumn is £35 at Dusk
Dusk's Lucille Ornate LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp, priced £35, earns praise for its classy look and cosy feel, with a 4.7-star rating.
Bakewell: Cotswolds rival less than 2 hours from Birmingham
Bakewell, a Derbyshire town under two hours from Birmingham, rivals Cotswolds charm with honey-hued cottages, a Michelin-listed restaurant, and the Monsal Trail.
N-Dubz Legacy Tour 2027 ends in Birmingham
N-Dubz announce The Legacy Tour, an eight-date UK arena tour for Feb-Mar 2027, ending in Birmingham on 10 March. Pre-sale tickets from Oct 7, general sale Oct 9.
Birmingham Forward Film Festival opens with Shane Meadows
Birmingham Forward Film & Television Festival opens today with a four-day programme, headlined by Shane Meadows' sold-out appearance on Saturday.
Birmingham Professor Shortlisted for Booker Prize
University of Birmingham professor Luke Kennard has been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel Black Bag, a surreal satire about a struggling actor who wears a giant leather bag.
Tony Iommi: Black Sabbath film is 'emotional' and hard to watch
Tony Iommi says the Black Sabbath farewell concert film is 'emotional' and 'difficult to watch'. The movie screens in October 2026 following Ozzy Osbourne's death.
Peaky Blinders could return to Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum has been hinted as a filming location for the new Peaky Blinders series, with deputy chief executive David Middlemiss calling it 'the home of Peaky Blinders'.
Jez Collins defends Joe Lycett's BMAG exhibition
Jez Collins, founder of Birmingham Music Archive, rebuts Dan Cave's critique of Joe Lycett's EVERYTHING MUST GO at BMAG, arguing against false choices between serious and fun art.
CURBSIDE coffee co. opens in Birmingham with £1 drinks
CURBSIDE coffee co. opens inside University of Birmingham Business School on 30 September, serving every hot and cold drink for just £1 from 8am to 3pm.
Black Country Living Museum: Peaky Blinders Filming Spot
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has hosted major productions including BBC's Peaky Blinders, Stan & Ollie, and ITV's Three Little Birds, attracting filmmakers with its authentic historic settings.
VIEVE Skin Nova Concealer £28: Fans Say It Feels Like Skincare
VIEVE's £28 Skin Nova Concealer earns 4.9 stars from over 50 reviews, with fans praising its skincare-like feel and radiant finish.
Birmingham shines in Strictly week one as city scenes air
Birmingham took a starring role on Strictly Come Dancing's first live show, with city scenes featuring Bethany Antonia, who impressed judges with 26 points.
International Day of Birmingham: US historian leads charge
International Day of Birmingham returned for its third year as crowds stormed the Council House, led by US historian Randell Spackman, celebrating global Birmingham connections.
Bonnie Rogues opens in Birmingham after £1m conversion
Bonnie Rogues, a premium party pub, has opened on Temple Street after a £1 million conversion of the former Birmingham Law Library.
Kinver: Haunted cave-house village near Birmingham
Kinver, under an hour from Birmingham, offers cave houses, canal walks, and ghost stories, including the Witch's Tree and Lady Jane Grey sightings.
Tamworth Tap named UK's best pub for 2026
The Tamworth Tap in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has been named the UK's best pub for 2026, beating 17 categories of winners across the nation.
BBC's Open Water drama filmed in Birmingham gets first look
BBC unveils first-look images of Open Water, an eight-part adaptation of Caleb Azumah Nelson's novel, filmed in Birmingham and London, starring Dujonna Gift and Toheeb Jimoh.
Siren Knight to discuss new novel at Kingswinford Library
Author Siren Knight will read from her young adult novel Princess (Apparently) and answer questions at Kingswinford Library on Saturday, September 26, from 1pm to 2pm.
Author Jack Meggitt-Phillips starts book tour at Earls High
Author Jack Meggitt-Phillips launched his new book tour with sessions at Earls High School in Halesowen, attracting hundreds of children for readings, quizzes, and workshops.
Mariah Carey Christmas Birmingham Date and Ticket Details
Mariah Carey brings Christmastime to Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday November 27, 2026. Tickets go on general sale September 25 at 10am via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
Strictly 2026 couples revealed after spoiler blunder
The 15 Strictly Come Dancing 2026 couples are officially paired. A leaked spoiler wrongly claimed Aljaz Skorjanec had no partner, but he is dancing with Melanie Walters. Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu form a fan-favourite same-sex pairing.
Strictly 2026 couples: Bethany Antonia with Nancy Xu
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 launch show revealed all 15 couples, including Quinton's Bethany Antonia paired with Nancy Xu as the only same-sex couple.
Strictly Fans Hail Emma Willis as 'Natural' New Host
Birmingham-born Emma Willis impressed Strictly viewers on her debut as co-host, with many praising her as a 'seasoned professional' who could 'carry the show' alone.
Free Andy Quin organ concert at St Peter's Cradley
Composer Andy Quin performs a free organ and piano concert at St Peter's Church, Cradley, on September 19, with donations for the Community Vision Project.
Museum of Illusions set for former Pavilions in Birmingham
Museum of Illusions plans to open at the former Pavilions shopping centre in Birmingham, creating 18 jobs and operating daily from 9am to 10pm.
Birmingham Indian restaurants win Tripadvisor 'best of best' awards
Varanasi in Birmingham and Lavang in Solihull ranked third in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants UK awards.
Stourbridge hairdresser wins UK blonde specialist title
Tim Scott-Wright, owner of The Hair Surgery in Wollaston, Stourbridge, won Professional Blonde Specialist of the Year at the 2026 Pro Hair Awards in London.
Dudley's Historic Pubs Outshine Its 'Depressing' Reputation
Despite being ranked third-worst place to live in England, Dudley boasts the UK's highest concentration of historic pub interiors, with three CAMRA three-star rated pubs.
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