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3. Stratford upon Avon Famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is rich in culture and history. The town offers regular train services to Birmingham and is home to the ...

Fans from across the country flooded the halls for a weekend packed with gaming zones (including the first-ever inclusion of video-games content from EGX via the “Rezzed Zone” and “Leftfield ...

1. Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham The Muddy Stilettos guide said: "No longer just a place to buy your engagement ring, this historic neighborhood is now one of the country’s most desirable places to ...

The West Midlands is in the spotlight as a ‘treasure trove’ for hidden gems, with five towns among the UK's top 20 underrated destinations for 2026.

4. Lichfield Lichfield Victorian Christmas Market: Taking place from 4th–7th December 2025, at this Victorian Christmas market, there will be a variety of artisan stalls selling gifts, handmade ...

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Wolves have endured a tough start to the new Premier League season and find themselves in the relegation zone along with West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Pressure is starting to grow on Vitor Pereira ...

These dishes, such as stews and pies, are ideal for warming the cockles on cool autumn days. It’s well known that eating well contributes hugely to our overall health and wellbeing, particularly ...

On Thursday (October 16), the Department for Education released its new preliminary 2024/25 key stage 4 performance data for state-funded secondary schools across England. This year, the default ...

Emi Buendia scored a late winner for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur down in London on Sunday afternoon. The Midlands outfit won 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to keep their recent upturn ...