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The 'Middle Earth' Birmingham museum with half price £4 tickets this weekend and on Mother's Day
JRR Tolkien grew up near here and is believed to have used it as inspiration for the Lord of the Rings
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Birmingham resident 'unable to go out' after leak leaves flat without water for a week
Wickets Tower resident Jemma had booked a week off work but a leak left her 'unable to go out' with no clean clothes
The long road to one year of Birmingham bins strike turmoil - and what happens next
Birmingham's bins strike went all-out exactly one year ago today - and there's still seemingly no end in sight
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Hidden history: 6 lesser-known Black Country historical sites that you might not know about in 2026
From sprawling mansions to original museums, every corner of the Black Country is filled with history and heritage; however, it often goes unnoticed.
'I live on Sandwell's border with Birmingham and the bin strikes have been hell - from rodents in the walls, rubbish piled high and flytipping door knocks'
On March 11, 2025, Unite the Union made Birmingham's bin strikes all-out and indefinite - and while I don't live in a house under Birmingham City Council, the last year has still been a nightmare.
Birmingham bins strike reaches another milestone - one year since all-out indefinite strike declared
This week marks another grim milestone for the ongoing bin turmoil in Birmingham – one entire year since the all-out strike began.
Royal Mail celebrates 25th anniversary of Lord Of The Rings films with stamp set
Royal Mail is releasing a set of Lord Of The Rings stamps to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film in the hit trilogy.
Birmingham named one of Europe's fastest growing cities - ahead of Prague, Oslo and Rotterdam
Birmingham was described as a place that's "reshaping both its reality and its reputation"
'Vibrant' and 'ambitious' West Midlands city named one of Europe’s fastest growing
Brum’s “vibrant” cultural scene, “well-defined” civic identity and ambition for the future have been praised.
Martin Lewis' MSE warns savers to 'use it or lose it' as ISA deadline looms
Brits have until April 5 to make full use of their ISAs
RSPCA issues statement following death of Hansard at Cheltenham Festival saying 'lessons must be learned'
The RSPCA has said it is 'devastated' following the death of Hansard after the
UK inflation to miss 2% target and end the year higher than previously expected
The Office for Budget Responsibility said inflation could reach 3%
Hit-and-run appeal in Cannock as Renaults crash and one driver flees scene
The crash took place at a roundabout where Lichfield Road, Hednesford Road and Church Street meet - but one driver left the area
E.ON Next offers increased flexibility while customers save £100 against Cap
The savings are double what it previously offered
Traumatised family fled home after cars torched by arsonists 'in case of mistaken identity'
The innocent victims - a couple aged in their 50s - said it was fortunate that one of the cars did not explode from the flames as it 'could easily have caused serious injuries and even fatalities'
Police seeking group of men who 'attacked woman and pulled her hijab off' as she loaded her car in Birmingham
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was attacked as she loaded up her car in Birmingham.
New Yorkie chocolate bar flavour hitting UK shelves this week
It comes after Nestle announced it is axing two more chocolate bars
Police issue update after Birmingham man 'murdered' at Tamworth railway station
The murder investigation continues following the death of Dylan Fitzpatrick from Birmingham at Tamworth Railway Station
Man charged with attempted murder following Wolverhampton shooting
Police and ambulance crews were called to Peel Street Car Park following the shooting where a teenager was left with serious leg injuries
Images released as Birmingham woman has hijab pulled off in terrifying carjacking attempt near station
West Midlands Police has released CCTV footage of men its officers would like to speak to in connection with a violent carjacking attempt neart a city railway station