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I write about Birmingham and these are the most 'Brummie' experiences you can have
Things To Do In Birmingham
To me, these are the most quintessentially Brummie experiences you can have in town
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We visited Bullring in Birmingham and found out what shoppers really want
Bullring
Shoppers share their thoughts on a new Sephora store in Birmingham and what other shops they want in the Bullring
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The dreamy beach overlooking 'last true wilderness' you can get to by train from Birmingham
beaches
It is a direct train ride from Birmingham New Street Station
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McFly at Warwick Castle reviewed - 'energetic look back at 21 years of music'
Warwick Castle
McFly performed as part of Warwick Castle's summer concert schedule
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New store to open in Bullring Birmingham and shoppers say 'favourite place'
Bullring
The new branch will be next to Five Guys inside the shopping centre
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The 'best place to eat in Birmingham' is to close its doors for a fantastic reason
Birmingham Restaurants
One of the top-rated restaurants in Birmingham is heading for change
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I drove from Birmingham to a stunning sandy beach and the journey was ridiculous
Days Out
It was my first time journeying to the seaside village and I found surprises along the way
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Birmingham
The coolest streets we love in Birmingham
These are the coolest streets in Birmingham according to the people who know it best
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I'm a bargain-hunting food writer - here's where to eat and drink this summer in Birmingham
Birmingham Restaurants
Tomatoes on toast, afternoon tea and a big plate of Carribbean eats - these are my picks for the summer
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Things to do in Birmingham and the best days out this summer 2024
Days Out
A bumper guide to the best festivals, day trips, free things to do, events, garden centres, attractions and playgrounds for everyone to enjoy all summer long
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13 beaches within easy reach of Birmingham that you'll want to visit this summer
Holidays
Not Rhyl or Weston-Super-Mare, these are places where you'll find miles of golden sand, marinas and traditional seaside promenades
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30 restaurants you should try in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham City Centre
Ranging from the cheap restaurants near New Street, Grand Central and Colmore Row to the more extravagant
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Food & Drink
Birmingham Restaurants
The Birmingham bars and restaurants which have closed in 2024 as many say same thing
Birmingham's hospitality scene has seen at least 13 significant closures in the first half of 2024
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'Almost certainly the best pub in England' is just an hour from Birmingham
Pub reviews
The Horse and Groom has been described as 'immense' and as the best example of the English pub, 'the greatest of all things on earth '
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What is the Mediterranean diet and how can you make your diet more like it
NHS
The Mediterranean diet is a set of loose principles that represent the traditional diet and lifestyle of those who live around the Mediterranean, in the countries of Greece, France and Italy, for example
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Popular Sutton Coldfield pub to close for good as staff say 'we will miss you loads'
Sutton Coldfield
The Old School House in Mere Green Road has confirmed its closing for good and set the date for its final last orders, which will be ib a matter of days
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Jamie Oliver's son Buddy shares seven cooking hacks that will change your life
Jamie Oliver
Buddy Oliver has been learning to cook with his dad Jamie Oliver since he was four and in his new CBBC show, he shares some of his favourite kitchen tricks and techniques
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Shopping
Shopping
Sainsbury's shoppers spot 'sneaky' change and say 'I was devastated'
Sainsbury's has increased the price of its meal deal for the first time in three years and shoppers are not happy
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The 'gorgeous' maxi summer dress Roman shoppers say 'ticks all boxes' now £26 in sale
Roman (shop)
The patterned maxi dress comes in 11 patterns and shoppers say it's the 'perfect summer dress'
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Marks and Spencer's 'beautiful' £25 blouse that shoppers say 'makes a nice change'
Marks & Spencer
The pretty blouse comes in two patterns and M&S shoppers say it's 'easy to wear' with jeans or linen trousers
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Dentist-approved teeth whitening brand launches new strips that brighten your smile 'in one week'
Amazon
Some of MySweetSmile's customers claim the teeth whitening strips improved their smile within days
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Amazon drops price of 'gorgeous' designer perfume that 'gets compliments from strangers' to £41
Amazon
The Jimmy Choo perfume has been described by fans as 'absolutely gorgeous' and even 'better than Chanel'
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Family & Kids
Real Life
'I'm in pain every single day - my own body has betrayed me'
Habeeb Muhammed was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when he was just four months old and the condition has had a huge impact on his life
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The dreamy beach overlooking 'last true wilderness' you can get to by train from Birmingham
beaches
It is a direct train ride from Birmingham New Street Station
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The 'untouched' riverside village with 'beautiful' attraction a few hours from Birmingham
Days Out
People say that Buckler's Hard is like 'stepping back in time'
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Birmingham is getting its own beach and funfair this summer
Things To Do In Birmingham
There will be deckchairs, a sandy beach, bar, food vendors, a splash pool and rides this summer
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The pretty beach with one of the 'best chip shops' in UK a couple of hours from Birmingham
beaches
It has a tucked-away fish and chip restaurant that gets a top rating by The Times
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Music & Nightlife
Warwick Castle
McFly at Warwick Castle reviewed - 'energetic look back at 21 years of music'
McFly performed as part of Warwick Castle's summer concert schedule
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Millions of UK drivers heading to music festivals this summer warned of £5,000 fines
Reading and Leeds Festivals
With so many revellers out on the roads this summer, motorists need to know what's within the laws, what could land with you with a fine and how to check your car is festival-ready
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Sabrina Carpenter announces UK tour including Birmingham Utilita Arena - how to get tickets
Utilita Arena Birmingham
The Espresso singer will play Birmingham's Utilita Arena on March 6, 2025 as part of her Short n' Sweet tour
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Warwick Castle concerts including McFly and Noel Gallagher - tickets, parking and bags policy
Warwick Castle
Concerts at Warwick Castle are taking place between Thursday, July 18 and Sunday, July 21
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Bob Dylan announces UK tour with two dates in Wolverhampton - but with very strict rules
Wolverhampton
Bob Dylan is returning to the UK with his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour
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Money saving tips
Money saving tips
Martin Lewis fan saves £1,000 on Disney holiday to Florida with simple trick
A fan of the MoneySavingExpert founder has shared the tip
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Little-known Martin Lewis hack to claim £500 back from energy companies
Money
He shared the tip on Martin Lewis Money Show Live
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert issues 'check' warning to anyone earning under £40k
Martin Lewis
Households could be entitled to extra cash from the DWP
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Martin Lewis says 210,000 people could be owed £17,000 by HMRC
Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis is urging women over 66 to check if they're owed thousands of pounds by HMRC
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Martin Lewis shares budget-friendly wedding for low-income couples
Your Money
Money Saving Expert's Martin Lewis has said that a big, white, lavish wedding is not something you have to do if you want to get married.
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Boots closing down 300 stores by end of summer - full list of axed shops
Boots, has announced the closure of hundreds of stores by the end of summer 2024 — around 250 have already closed
Marks and Spencer's new £29 blouse shoppers say is 'very pretty' and 'gets compliments'
Marks & Spencer
The lace blouse comes in two colours and one shopper said: "Had compliments as soon as I wore it."
Marks and Spencer shoppers say new £35 'summery' jumper is 'perfect for cooler evenings'
Marks & Spencer
M&S fans say the crochet-style knit is great to throw on when the sun goes in and is 'lovely' and 'comfortable' to wear
Popular Sutton Coldfield pub to close for good as staff say 'we will miss you loads'
Sutton Coldfield
The Old School House in Mere Green Road has confirmed its closing for good and set the date for its final last orders, which will be ib a matter of days
The 'absolutely beautiful' Roman summer top 'perfect for days out' that fans have in every colour
Fashion
The crochet top comes in six colours and shoppers say it's 'so versatile' and 'looks stunning on'
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Towers which dominate the West Midlands' skyline pictured
The best views over the region from the towers of the region
The Birmingham bars and restaurants which have closed in 2024 as many say same thing
Birmingham Restaurants
Birmingham's hospitality scene has seen at least 13 significant closures in the first half of 2024
Sainsbury's shoppers spot 'sneaky' change and say 'I was devastated'
Shopping
Sainsbury's has increased the price of its meal deal for the first time in three years and shoppers are not happy
The 'gorgeous' maxi summer dress Roman shoppers say 'ticks all boxes' now £26 in sale
Roman (shop)
The patterned maxi dress comes in 11 patterns and shoppers say it's the 'perfect summer dress'
Marks and Spencer's 'beautiful' £25 blouse that shoppers say 'makes a nice change'
Marks & Spencer
The pretty blouse comes in two patterns and M&S shoppers say it's 'easy to wear' with jeans or linen trousers
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Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden says 'very rare' as daughter diagnosed with life-threatening illness
The Britain's Got Talent judge said her daughter wanted her to speak out to raise awareness, as she still faces complications
Amanda Abbington breaks silence on Giovanni training videos and says 'way beyond treading on toe'
Strictly Come Dancing
The Sherlock actress said she had only come forward to complain about the professional dancer's behaviour for the sake of other celebrities who would go on the show in the future
Jay Slater police break silence over stolen £12,000 Rolex after body found
Jay Slater
Police in the Canary Islands have found tragic missing teen Jay's body four weeks on from him vanishing - amid allegations he had stolen a £12k Rolex.
24 countries blacklisted for UK tourists by the Foreign Office
Travel
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to UK citizens, with 24 destinations are now added to the no-go list and a further 42 countries added to the red list
Martin Lewis' MSE issues £1,739 message to everyone on Universal Credit and says 'check'
Universal Credit
Money experts say millions of parents miss out on support because they don't know it's available
Morrisons
Morrisons follows Aldi and Lidl to add popular feature in hundreds of UK stores
Morrisons has extended its "when it's gone it's gone" (WIGIG) range
Birmingham City sold Willum Willumsson the project and he's ready to be unleashed
Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City completed the record breaking transfer of Willum Willumsson on Friday and he played on Saturday at Shrewsbury
Drivers issued warning over little-known tyre trick that could cost thousands
Your Money
Car Finance Saver has issued a warning to used car buyers about some of the tricks dodgy dealers will use to offload a vehicle, with the 'over-inflated tyres' trick among the most common
I cycled through Birmingham and felt like an outsider but what I saw was heart-warming
Harborne
'We've all had enough of it' say campaigners fighting to make roads in Birmingham safer
How two nuns helped transform Birmingham's most notorious red light zone
Balsall Heath
Sisters Magdalene Matthews and Maisie Nevin offered cups of tea instead of judgement to women working in Cheddar Road, Balsall Heath