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The picture perfect petal field near Birmingham with beautiful views of wildlflowers

Summer Holidays Shropshire Petal Fields is opening in August - with three dog-friendly dates

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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

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

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'

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'

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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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

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

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

Recipes 'I no longer have to clean my air-fryer thanks to my £3 buy'Air-fryers are a popular kitchen gadget but cleaning them can be a bit of a pain but, one mum, has an affordable solution.

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People are only just realising there's a 'correct' way to eat ice cream cone

An etiquette expert has shared the proper way to eat an ice cream cone to ensure you enjoy it to the full – and this method involves quite a bit of tongue action

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Real reason behind rising cost of 99 Flake ice creams – and Brits are raging

The price of a 99 Flake has been a point of contention for many in recent years, with some arguing the sweet treat is no longer good value for money. But there are a number of reasons behind it

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I swapped a pub lunch for an M&S Cafe and it was so much more

Marks & Spencer

The food was pub standard, the service was friendly and the whole experience was very efficient

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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

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Shopping

Waitrose Waitrose shoppers who eat and drink at in-store cafes 'warned'A Waitrose customer and shopper has written into the Guardian newspaper after her husband lost a tooth during a recent trip to the upmarket, posh retailer.

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John Lewis shoppers face new 'trial' in five UK stores - full list of locations

Five stores will offer to alter, clean or mend clothes in service marketed as a way to help prevent waste, John Lewis - which operates a store in Solihull - has confirmed.

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New store to open at Solihull's Touchwood and says 'will be a favourite'

The new shop at Touchwood shopping centre will open after unit left empty for months

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Roman's 'gorgeous' £30 summer must-have that shoppers say is 'nicer than a denim jacket'

One shopper described the Roman jacket as 'absolutely stunning' and another said: "Much easier to wear than standard denim."

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Marks and Spencer 'useful' cardigan with 2,500 reviews that fans call the 'perfect lightweight layer'

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The versatile cardi comes in 11 different colours and shoppers say it's 'ideal for summer evenings'

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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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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

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

Bob Dylan is returning to the UK with his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour

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Marks & Spencer New Marks and Spencer £29 'evening trousers' shoppers say are 'so glamorous and very chic'M&S shoppers say the statement trousers are 'real luxury' and 'look so good on a night out'

Marks and Spencer 'useful' cardigan with 2,500 reviews that fans call the 'perfect lightweight layer'

Marks & Spencer

The versatile cardi comes in 11 different colours and shoppers say it's 'ideal for summer evenings'

Kate Middleton's favourite trainers drop to £25 on Amazon and fans say they can 'walk miles' in them

The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted wearing the Superga 2750 Cotu Classic Canvas Trainers multiple times and now fans can get their hands on them for half price

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

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

Waitrose Waitrose shoppers who eat and drink at in-store cafes 'warned'A Waitrose customer and shopper has written into the Guardian newspaper after her husband lost a tooth during a recent trip to the upmarket, posh retailer.

John Lewis shoppers face new 'trial' in five UK stores - full list of locations

Five stores will offer to alter, clean or mend clothes in service marketed as a way to help prevent waste, John Lewis - which operates a store in Solihull - has confirmed.

New store to open at Solihull's Touchwood and says 'will be a favourite'

The new shop at Touchwood shopping centre will open after unit left empty for months

The picture perfect petal field near Birmingham with beautiful views of wildlflowers

Summer Holidays

Shropshire Petal Fields is opening in August - with three dog-friendly dates

'Fresh Air Theatre' plan to transform every Solihull park this summer

Parks across Solihull are set to be transformed this summer as the council announces major plans

Travel 24 countries blacklisted for UK tourists by the Foreign Office 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

I drove the 'English Autobahn' and wondered 'do people know there's a 70mph limit?'

We sent someone out to check on the M40

Joao Felix completes stunning transfer and Amadou Onana signs: Aston Villa's dream window

Aston Villa have been one of the Premier League's most active clubs this summer, and with the new season fast approaching, Unai Emery may not be done in the transfer market

Eamonn Holmes sends subtle message about split from Ruth Langsford as he teams up with 'legend'

The GB News star announced he was getting divorced from Loose Women presenter Ruth in May

Jay Slater police break silence over stolen £12,000 Rolex after body found

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.

Holidays Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI passengers over age 40 warned to spend £12 immediately Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, Wizz Air, Easyjet and TUI holidaymakers have been told to take over travel insurance policies before their summer trips.

Waitrose shoppers who eat and drink at in-store cafes 'warned'

A Waitrose customer and shopper has written into the Guardian newspaper after her husband lost a tooth during a recent trip to the upmarket, posh retailer.

Millions of 'baby boomers' warned they are 'at risk' from HMRC 'crackdown'

An inheritance tax warning has been issued with "baby boomers" at risk of being hit with an eye-watering 40 per cent tax charge as HMRC receipts rise amid the Cost of Living crisis.

DWP Jobcentres could be integrated with NHS services to get people 'back to work'

A new report has called on Jobcentres, which are used by Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) and Universal Credit claimants nationwide, to integrate NHS services.

New tax rules and millions of UK households face 'moment of truth'

The new Labour Party government has been warned a 5.5 per cent pay hike for public sector workers is not ‘consistent’ with spending plans that rule out tax rises.