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Midland village near Birmingham with "beautiful" walks in pictures
Worcestershire
Worcestershire village is a haven for walkers along its scenic routes between Malvern and Worcester
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Overlooked village on Birmingham outskirts famed for beautiful winter walks and 'celebrity' school
Worcestershire
Worcestershire village with stunning scenery is where Game of Thrones Kit Harington and chef Nigel Slater went to school
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Enchanted Christmas Kingdom returns with new North Pole post room, cinema and glowing forest
Christmas
Hatton Country World near Birmingham has Christmas shopping discounts and family attractions 45 mins away from city - prices, how to get tickets and opening hours
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New cinema to open in Brum showing every classic Christmas film and selling mulled wine and hot chocolate
Birmingham Christmas Events
The new Luna Cinema will be showing festive favourites such as Love Actually, The Muppets Christmas Carol, Home Alone and more
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Santa grottos near Birmingham that are well worth visiting for Christmas 2023
Christmas
There's so many festive options - all to suit various budgets
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All aboard Statfold’s Magical Santa Express this Christmas
Partner Stories
Here are nine reasons why this enchanting festive visit is a must this festive season
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I went to see Disney on Ice 100 Years of Wonder at Resorts World Arena and I haven't stopped smiling since
Resorts World Arena
Disney on Ice Presents 100 Years of Wonder is at Birmingham Resorts World Arena until Sunday, November 5
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Christmas in Birmingham: 9 magical family events for 2023
Birmingham Christmas Events
Book now to avoid disappointment!
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We went to Drayton Manor's Haunted Manor for Halloween - spooky and fun but some areas were a let down
Drayton Manor Theme Park
The Haunted Manor runs at Drayton Manor Theme Park until Tuesday, October 31
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Cute new Snowdog trail is coming to Birmingham City Centre this Christmas - and it's free
Christmas
Just like the Snowman and Penguin trails of previous years, you'll be able to follow the Snowdog sculptures around 10 key locations in the city centre
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I tried Marks & Spencer's Halloween food range and there's a deal you won't want to miss
Halloween
M&S has a 3-for-£12 deal on their savoury Halloween food - and they are perfect for any spooky parties
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The Works 3for£12 toy offer which parents say is a 'great selection making a dent in Christmas buying'
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Shoppers say they are 'great stocking fillers' especially as the offer includes big name brands such as Marvel and Disney
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Diwali Mela Birmingham 2023 times, line-up, parking and road closures
Diwali
Jazzy B is headlining this year's Festival of Lights along Soho Road in Handsworth
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Big Wheel Birmingham and City Flyer Christmas 2023 - times, dates and ticket information
Christmas
The Big Wheel and the City Flyer are back in Centenary Square over the festive period
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I tried the new Grinch Cafe at Primark Birmingham and something stopped me in my tracks
Primark
The Grinch Cafe has opened at the huge city centre Primark and it sells waffles, ice cream shakes, hot chocolates and more
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Celebrate this Christmas with impeccable food and drink at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Christmas
Take the stress out of planning the perfect Christmas and leave it to the professionals at Macdonald Burlington Hotel and Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa
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'Hidden gem' soft play centre with 'fantastic food' to start opening in the evening as a restaurant
Things To Do In Birmingham
Serving delicious home cooked food, Neverland in Erdington is already a winner with families during the daytime. Now it is opening in the evenings too - with free soft play for the kids
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A taste of what to expect at Neverland Greek Restaurant and Fun House
Things To Do In Birmingham
The popular Erdington soft play centre is opening as a family-friendly restaurant in the evenings
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Watch as Birmingham German Christmas Market building work continues - one week before opening
German Market Birmingham
The Birmingham German Christmas Market opens on Thursday, November 2
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Mum's brilliant £4 hack to keep kids entertained on car journeys
Birmingham podcasts
We invited Birmingham TikToker Organised by Em onto the Brummie Mummies Podcast to find out her top tips for organising family life
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Primark opens Grinch-themed cafe at world's biggest store in Birmingham - with limited edition menu
Primark
Primark has teamed up with Dr. Seuss for a new festive range - and has opened a pop-up cafe in the Birmingham store
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13 autumn Sutton Park pictures showing what an amazing gem it is
Sutton Coldfield
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FOUR new stores to open at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - and shoppers 'can't wait'
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
McArthurGlen West Midlands announced the big names on their Facebook page on Thursday night
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British general knowledge quiz questions to test your national nous
Family & Kids
The questions include areas such as popular culture, politics, history and, of course, the monarchy
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Medieval Christmas shopping town foodies love within 90 minutes of Birmingham named one of UK's best over festive season
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.
Walkers axe another crisp flavour and fans say 'please tell me you haven't'
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River Island's 'timeless' and 'classy' dress for £45 that 'looks way more expensive' than it is
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The pretty black dress is 'perfect for a whole host of occasions'
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Moseley
Greggs plans to open in Moseley as move slammed as another example of 'mundane globalisation' of 'unique neighbourhood'
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Residents say 'I'm not being a snob' as plan for new Greggs annoys city village
Moseley
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.
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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
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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
Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
Martin Lewis
All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
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Gary Rowett explains problem for Wayne Rooney and what he noticed about Birmingham City
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Stamp Duty could be cut in the Autumn Statement as experts predict rule changes
The Budget
Reports suggest that the Conservatives are looking at some sort of Stamp Duty reduction with experts saying it would make it easier for older homeowners to downsize and free up larger family homes
National Insurance cut to give UK households up to £500 extra in their bank accounts
The Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to announce cut during Autumn Statement
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
Your Money
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
Man fights for life after 'incident'
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Paramedics found a man with 'critical injuries' on Richards Street