Historic Peaky Blinders mill Dalton Mills hit by massive fire
Dalton Mills, the 150-year-old Keighley textile mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey, is ablaze. Twelve fire engines are at the scene, and Dalton Lane is closed.
Dalton Mills, the 150-year-old Keighley textile mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey, is ablaze. Twelve fire engines are at the scene, and Dalton Lane is closed.
Reloved Brum, the Harborne charity shop named one of Britain's best, has opened a new cafe called Mello, serving locally sourced food and drinks under £5.
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival returns Sept 4-6 with headliners Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals and The Dead South. Tickets still available.
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.
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RecommendedEuropean Cup winners Viv Anderson, Tony Woodcock, and Garry Birtles will share stories from Brian Clough's era at The Gliderdrome in Boston on September 25.
Simpson's gin bar in Sutton Coldfield, closed since September 2024, will reopen this September as Roll The Bones, a fully independent craft beer bar with six rotating draught lines.
Rock Choir launches three new Scottish groups in Alness, Golspie and Inverness, led by Aileen Ogilvie, with free taster sessions before the new term starts August 24, 26 and 27.
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus arrives at Merry Hill in 2026, combining K-pop music with dragon-themed circus acts. Tickets start at £9, available now.
Bob Hill, 61, from Great Barr, moved to Benidorm in 2016 after 82 visits. He now fronts UB42TONE, a UB40 tribute band, and says he has no plans to return to Birmingham.
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RecommendedYungblud reveals a severe leg injury, bandaged from foot to thigh, and will use crutches at upcoming shows in Portugal and Belgium, but insists he'll still perform.
UK campaign BeStreamWise warns of fake The Odyssey streaming sites that steal bank details and infect devices with malware, as the film grosses $1.104 billion globally.
Discover where to apply perfume for maximum longevity. Birmingham World shares five expert tips to make your scent last all day, including pulse points and hair application.
World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo brings his five-star sell-out family show to Heywood Civic on October 3, with pay-what-you-can tickets from £7.88.
Dunelm's new Lilly Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp, priced at £120, has earned a perfect five-star rating, with shoppers praising it as 'perfect for a reading nook' and saying it looks more expensive than it is.
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RecommendedAdil Ray announces Lingo's sixth series on ITV, seeking contestants, and surprises GMB viewers by revealing he plans to holiday with his ex.
A new Bratz & LOL pop-up has opened at Selfridges in Birmingham's Bullring, offering fans a 'super cool space' with fab new products from today.
The Bread Collection has opened in Piccadilly Arcade, near Grand Central Station, offering French and English breads, pastries, and patisserie.
Cadbury's new Dairy Milk Buttons Smash Bauble for Christmas 2026 is now available to pre-order at £2.70, drawing comparisons to Easter eggs.
The Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026, worth £529, is now £98.10 with code ADVENT10. Includes six fragrances and six candles, rated five stars.
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RecommendedMama Roux's and Colette Club in Digbeth say they're open to compromise as Moor Street Station expansion proposals threaten demolition, urging rail firms to consider cultural impact.
Dunelm's new Milo Mushroom Rechargeable Touch Dimmable LED Table Lamp costs £15, comes in five colours, and solves the problem of distant sockets, with shoppers praising its brightness.
Halloween House reopens at Merry Hill today (Aug 9) as Europe's biggest Halloween store, offering the first 200 shoppers spending £25+ a free goody bag worth £50+.
The Night Owl in Digbeth says MRHA's Bordesley Viaduct expansion plans could force it to close by 2030, urging public to join consultation.
I Am Yogi, leaving Gracechurch Centre due to rising costs, will reopen at The Bakehouse Studios, a hidden High Street location, from September 1st.
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RecommendedEurope's biggest Halloween store returns to Merry Hill on Sunday, August 9. First 200 shoppers spending £25 get a free goody bag worth over £50.
A new O'Neill's pub and an Escape Hunt escape room venue have opened days apart on Cannon Street in Birmingham city centre, revitalising the overlooked road.
Winter Funland returns to the NEC in Birmingham from Dec 5 to Jan 2, 2027, with frozen prices for the second year. Payment plan tickets are on sale now; general release from July 31.
A new escape room, Escape Hunt, opens today in Birmingham city centre, featuring unique puzzles and immersive themes. The venue aims to attract both locals and tourists with its challenging rooms.
Emma Rice's adaptation of Malory Towers at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford captures the story's heart but relies on familiar staging and modern technology, undermining its 1940s moral landscape.
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RecommendedO'Neill's has transformed the former Windsor pub on Cannon Street into a £1m Irish bar with live music, sport, and dartboards, opening its second floor for the first time in years.