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Why 'leafy' Birmingham suburb is one of 2024's best places to live
Edgbaston
Edgbaston has lots to offer beyond its world-famous cricket stadium
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I went to the Pigeon Park Christmas market and finally found my festive spirit
Christmas
I hadn't expected to enjoy it as much as I did
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The bargain beautiful Brummie coffee shop hiding in plain sight of the German market
Birmingham City Centre
With high ceilings, stained glass, snuggly spots and space to work, it's easy to take this old spot for granted
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I tried the £7 turkey roll at the Christmas market - and it was so nearly spot on
Christmas
They are a Boxing Day staple, but are turkey sandwiches worth getting excited about in the run up to Christmas?
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Black Friday 2023 - all the best deals from Amazon, Marks & Spencer, Boots, Currys, PlayStation and more
Black Friday
Huge deals are expected from Marks & Spencer, Amazon, Boots, Dunelm, Currys and New Look, as well as Shark, Ninja, PlayStation and Nintendo
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Four Midland villages named among 2024's best places to live
Worcestershire
Villages near Birmingham were recently ranked among the best in the country
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Inside new F1 Arcade in Paradise Birmingham – where you can race your mates
Formula 1
Whether you're a rookie or an experienced racer, you can choose your skill level, making races even between all competitors
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Birmingham German Christmas Market 2023 officially open as first visitors arrive
German Market Birmingham
The Birmingham German Christmas Market officially opened for 2023 at 11am on Thursday, November 2
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Birmingham German Christmas Market named one of the best festive markets to visit for 2023
German Market Birmingham
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to the city on Thursday, November 2
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New store opens at the Bullring - taking over old New Look shop
Bullring
The store has opened just in time for Christmas
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One beer each rule at Birmingham German Christmas Market as traders 'ask for understanding'
German Market Birmingham
Visitors won't be permitted to buy a round to take to their mates this year
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Nail salon loved by Margot Robbie and Pixie Lott to open near Pigeon Park
Birmingham City Centre
Townhouse will feature 'stunning signature interiors, flawless treatments, and industry-leading nail artists'
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I tried Marks & Spencer's £45 beauty advent calendar filled with £340 of products to see if it's worth the price
Marks & Spencer
The highly-anticipated M&S beauty advent calendar is filled with £340 worth of beauty products - and there's some big name brands inside
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Full list of 2023 dates for Birmingham German Christmas Market
German Market Birmingham
The Frankfurt Christmas Market is back in Birmingham city centre next month
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German Market Birmingham
Birmingham German Christmas Market 2023 opening dates, times, locations and how to get there
Our guide to the 2023 Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market which gives you the latest on opening hours, travel information, prices and more
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53 amazing Birmingham restaurants we think you really should try
Birmingham Restaurants
Purnell's, Opheem, Adams and Pushkar are just some of best places to eat in Birmingham
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36 of the best parks in Birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Top green spaces in Birmingham from Cannon Hill Park to Sutton Park and Edgbaston Reservoir
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The best cheap places to eat in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham City Centre
Bill's, Tamatanga and Grand Central Kitchen feature on our list of places to find mouth-watering food without the eye-watering prices
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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
Moseley
Residents say 'I'm not being a snob' as plan for new Greggs annoys city village
Greggs plans to open in Moseley as move slammed as another example of 'mundane globalisation' of 'unique neighbourhood'
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Cadbury brings back iconic chocolate just in time for Christmas - sending fans wild
Cadbury
The popular food blogging social media channel also shared a snap of a five-pack Creme Egg box, along with a half-eaten white chocolate egg.
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Walkers axe another crisp flavour and fans say 'please tell me you haven't'
Fun Stuff
Shoppers are only just learning Wotsits Sizzling Steak crisps have been axed from the Walkers range, with angry shoppers and customers rushing to Twitter/X to lodge complaints.
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Amazon shoppers rush to buy £13 'big biscuit box' on special offer - and say 'what a good idea'
Amazon
The Nestle Big Biscuit Box is on a Black Friday Deal on Amazon
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McDonald's announces UK-wide change to restaurants 'from tomorrow'
McDonald's
It comes as a swathe of menu items are axed from restaurants nationwide in a bid to make sure there's room for the new products coming.
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Shopping
Marks & Spencer
M&S issues warning to middle-class shoppers and says trend is 'creeping in'
The Marks and Spencer chief said the retailer was seeing shoppers were tempted to leave without paying when the machines failed to scan products.
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M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, John Lewis force rules to change from January
Marks & Spencer
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce that the specialist underwear will no longer be subject to VAT from January.
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Co-op issues 34-day message to shoppers after 'a tough year'
The Co-operative
The Co-Op says its Christmas campaign focuses on “the gift of community spirit” as it calls on members and customers to donate to local causes.
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Ikea sends £40 message to UK shoppers and says 'it's crucial'
IKEA
Ikea has partnered with The Furniture Recycling (TFR) Group for its latest sustainability inititiative, which will divert 100 per cent of all mattresses collected by the service from landfill, recycling them into reusable materials and feeding them back into the economy.
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River Island's 'timeless' and 'classy' dress for £45 that 'looks way more expensive' than it is
Fashion
The pretty black dress is 'perfect for a whole host of occasions'
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Family & Kids
Black Friday
Merlin attractions slashes ticket prices to £10 for Sea Life Centre, LEGOLAND and Cadbury World
You can use £10 tickets between Black Friday and March 15, excluding February half term
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New Webbs Christmas Enchanted Gardens 2023 light trail with Peter Pan theme in pictures
Birmingham Christmas Events
Webbs of Wychbold's Enchanted Gardens 2023 Neverland festive light trail 30 minutes from Birmingham first look photos
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I got first look at Webbs Christmas light trail and there's a marvellous hidden thrill early on
Christmas
Enchanted Gardens at Webbs of Wychbold on Birmingham outskirts opened Christmas light trail 2023 with Santa's grotto off M5 - prices, times and how to book tickets here
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Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Birmingham Rep - 'visual spectacle left me breathless'
Christmas
Christmas show The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs at Birmingham Rep until January 28, 2024
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Ad Feature
Make some time for yourself this Christmas and unwind at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts
Travel
Enjoy your Christmas and New Year in the peaceful surroundings of Macdonald Burlington Hotel and Alveston Manor Hotel and Spa
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Music & Nightlife
Resorts World Birmingham
I went to watch 50 Cent's Final Lap Tour and it was everything I'd expect from New York City's 'bad guy'
50 Cent's Final Lap Tour was a trip back to rap's golden era
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Taylor Swift tour tickets - two more dates added and how to get tickets
Taylor Swift
The new dates are part of her blockbuster Eras Tour
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Taylor Swift adds two new dates to sell-out UK Eras Tour in 2024
Taylor Swift
Two new dates have been added to Taylor Swift's UK leg of the Eras Tour - find out if you've been selected for ticket access
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Four Midland pubs given new lease of life as plans to save crumbling inn revealed
Edgbaston
Pubs across Birmingham city centre, Moseley, Worcestershire and more have been saved from the brink
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Iconic nightclub Snobs is on the move as home threatened by redevelopment
Snobs
Snobs will move from Smallbrook Queensway over to the former premises of Velvet Music Rooms on Broad Street
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Money saving tips
Dunelm
Dunelm £14 'cosy' oversized hoodie for kids called 'the best thing ever' as fans say 'it's perfect'
Dunelm is selling hooded blankets for children that fans say are 'cosy and snug'
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Best-selling cream beauty fans say is 'better than Charlotte Tilbury' down to £9 for one day only
Money saving tips
The supersize Revolution Pro Miracle Cream has 50 per cent off for just one day as part of the Black Friday sales
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Virgin Money sends message to anybody with less than £20,000 in bank account
Your Money
There is no minimum deposit amount to open and manage the account, the company says, as customers can get a market-leading 5.85 per cent with the bank's One Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA Exclusive Issue 7.
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Beauty fans rush to buy 'perfect' skincare item they 'can't live without' - half price until midnight
Money saving tips
The Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads have a 4.9 rating online
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Marks and Spencer's 'perfect' velvet blazer fans say is 'chic' to dress up or go casual
Marks & Spencer
M&S women's velvet jacket for Christmas chic or smart casual according to impressed shoppers
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Walkers axe another crisp flavour and fans say 'please tell me you haven't'
Fun Stuff
Shoppers are only just learning Wotsits Sizzling Steak crisps have been axed from the Walkers range, with angry shoppers and customers rushing to Twitter/X to lodge complaints.
Cadbury brings back iconic chocolate just in time for Christmas - sending fans wild
Cadbury
The popular food blogging social media channel also shared a snap of a five-pack Creme Egg box, along with a half-eaten white chocolate egg.
River Island's 'timeless' and 'classy' dress for £45 that 'looks way more expensive' than it is
Fashion
The pretty black dress is 'perfect for a whole host of occasions'
M&S issues warning to middle-class shoppers and says trend is 'creeping in'
Marks & Spencer
The Marks and Spencer chief said the retailer was seeing shoppers were tempted to leave without paying when the machines failed to scan products.
Moseley
Residents say 'I'm not being a snob' as plan for new Greggs annoys city village
Greggs plans to open in Moseley as move slammed as another example of 'mundane globalisation' of 'unique neighbourhood'
Cadbury brings back iconic chocolate just in time for Christmas - sending fans wild
Cadbury
The popular food blogging social media channel also shared a snap of a five-pack Creme Egg box, along with a half-eaten white chocolate egg.
M&S issues warning to middle-class shoppers and says trend is 'creeping in'
Marks & Spencer
The Marks and Spencer chief said the retailer was seeing shoppers were tempted to leave without paying when the machines failed to scan products.
M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, John Lewis force rules to change from January
Marks & Spencer
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce that the specialist underwear will no longer be subject to VAT from January.
Co-op issues 34-day message to shoppers after 'a tough year'
The Co-operative
The Co-Op says its Christmas campaign focuses on “the gift of community spirit” as it calls on members and customers to donate to local causes.
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
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ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats
Top Gear legend James May says BBC show 'needs a rethink'
BBC
The BBC has said Top Gear will be off air for the "foreseeable future"
Drivers face having £5,000 taken from bank accounts due to little-known winter law
Midlands traffic and travel
Drivers could face a huge fine and even receive penalty points for wearing their winter coats in the car - and motorists can also be hit with £5,000 fines if caught wearing winter boots while behind the wheel.
Mum's heartbreak as 'bundle of joy' baby died after breathing tube dislodged in hospital
Staffordshire
Madia Noor Farhan was just 60 days old when she died