Bayeux Tapestry returns to UK for landmark loan
The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, on loan to the British Museum until July 2027, with King Charles and President Macron attending the opening.
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Samantha Barks hosts new Heart Musicals Saturday show
West End star Samantha Barks joins Heart Musicals to host a new Saturday show from 12pm-3pm, starting 5th September, featuring acoustic performances and star interviews.
Sonny Fodera AREN4 UK arena tour 2027: dates, venues, tickets
Sonny Fodera has announced his AREN4 UK arena tour for 2027, with four dates including London's O2 Arena. Tickets go on sale soon.
Ariana Grande tearful in final speech before break
Ariana Grande held back tears thanking fans at her final Eternal Sunshine Tour show in London before taking a break from public life, confirmed by her reps.
Love Island 2026 couples share major relationship updates
Five weeks after Love Island 2026, Priya and Aidan say they're inseparable though not official, while Mica and Samraj plan a trip to India after her family welcomed him in Barbados.
Zoe Rahman brings Hull Suite Live to Peggy's Skylight
Jazz pianist Zoe Rahman performs her Hull Suite Live album at Peggy's Skylight on September 12, exploring migration, family, and piano stories.
Birmingham's secret Broad Street vaults open to public
The 4,000 safe deposit boxes beneath Birmingham's old Municipal Bank on Broad Street are now open to visitors in a free exhibition, Unlocking The Vaults, until November 7, 2026.
Moseley Folk Festival 2026: Line-up, tickets and what to expect
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival returns Sept 4-6 with headliners Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals and The Dead South. Tickets still available.
Katseye Wildworld Tour setlist: Every song in order
Katseye's Wildworld Tour kicked off in Dublin on 1 September 2026. Here's the full setlist as performed, including hits from 'Wild' and more.
Miley Cyrus Announces 'Bass Persuades' Album and Shows
Miley Cyrus's 10th album 'Bass Persuades' drops September 18. She announced two Hollywood Bowl performances on October 16 and 18, her first live shows in years.
Love Is Blind UK 2026: Couples Still Together?
Four of six Love Is Blind UK season 3 couples married; all four remain together over a year later. Sophie & Taylor, Faye & Jack, Francesca & Joseph, Ciara & Ajay are still married, while Yasmin & Jordan and Cuba & Ryan split before the altar.
Nottingham Book Festival launches at Broadway Cinema
The inaugural Nottingham Book Festival takes place on September 5 at Broadway Cinema, featuring talks from Stephen Booth, Elizabeth Chadwick and William Ivory, plus workshops and publishing advice.
Stacksteads Lantern Festival returns with free workshops
Stacksteads Countryside Park Group's ninth lantern parade returns October 17, with free willow-making workshops every Saturday from September 19 to October 10 at Globe Arts, Toll Bar Mill.
New Aston Villa, Coventry kits at Birmingham Airport JD
New Aston Villa and Coventry City 2026/27 kits are now at JD Sports in Birmingham Airport's departure lounge, with 10% cashback for app users and prices lower than the high street.
Greggs Free Pumpkin Spice Latte for New App Users This Week
Greggs is giving away free Pumpkin Spice Lattes to new app users when the autumn menu launches on September 3. The seasonal drink returns alongside new items like Buffalo Chicken Baguette and Pepperoni Pizza Toastie.
Candlelit season returns to Manchester Cathedral
London Concertante returns to Manchester Cathedral for four candlelit concerts, featuring Radiohead, opera, and Christmas film music, from September 2026 to January 2027.
The Box's Joey Essex and Danny Aarons tease major fall out
Joey Essex and Danny Aarons reveal their trust was broken and restored during ITV's The Box, teasing a major fall out in the new celebrity gameshow.
24 Hours in Police Custody: railway bridge attack case explored
24 Hours in Police Custody returns tonight with 'The Ambush', investigating a 17-year-old found critically injured under a Luton railway bridge. Only the getaway driver has been jailed.
Museum Live motorcycle event returns this October
Museum Live at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull returns October 24-25 with free entry, legendary riders, stunt shows, test rides, and 1,000+ classic British bikes.
WWII, Great Fire, Pop Culture: Britain's Quirky History
From WWII's outbreak in 1939 to the Great Fire of 1666 and iconic pop debuts, explore Britain's history between Aug 30 and Sep 5.
Skin cancer survivor's SPF blurs imperfections and gives glow
Skin cancer survivor Frances van der Velden's Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen is a three-in-one sunscreen, glow booster and primer hailed by shoppers for its youthful, blurring finish.
M&S £30 knitted top praised as timeless autumn buy
Marks & Spencer's Collared Cropped Knitted Top, priced £30 in caramel and chilli, earns 4.8-star rating and 'will not go out of fashion' reviews.
Diwali 2026 in Birmingham: Date, meaning and events
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday November 8. Find out the festival's meaning, rituals and Birmingham events including the Diwali Mela on Soho Road.
Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Hayden Panettiere: August Deaths
August saw the deaths of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Hayden Panettiere, King Harald V of Norway, and more, including two footballers with Midland links.
Freda Thompson: First Australian Woman's Solo Flight
In 1934, Freda Thompson became the first Australian woman to fly solo from England to Australia, landing in Darwin after 39 days.
Historic Macclesfield photos: coronation, omnibus, cottages
Nostalgic archive photos show Macclesfield's 1911 coronation crowds, an early omnibus, 1950s demolition, and a 1990s street view.
Saturday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with This Week's Questions
Test your knowledge with this week's Saturday quiz, featuring general knowledge, cryptic clues, and answers from last week. How many can you get right?
Reloved Brum Grand Central: Designer bargains up to £910
Birmingham Hospice's Reloved Brum opens at Grand Central. Valentino heels priced £910 new sell for £180. Shoppers can find curated bargains.
Three Artists One Vision Exhibition Opens in Maghull
Three local creatives unite for 'Three Artists, One Vision' at Rosie's Gallery, Maghull, from Sept 19-27, blending Northern heritage, abstraction, and mixed media.
Ezra Collective Birmingham 2027: Tickets Left for O2 Academy
Ezra Collective bring their 2027 UK tour to Birmingham's O2 Academy on March 14. With several dates sold out, remaining tickets are limited. Here's how to get yours.
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