Grabbing a pint at The Old Crown in Digbeth is how you show you’re cultured. It’s the oldest pub in Birmingham, so you feel historical with every sip, even if it’s just a cheeky half.

Are you really Brummie if you haven’t done these 13 things?

Lindridge Road in Shirley, Solihull

Solihull sex parties and parking rows on ‘HMO street’

Khaled Hajsaad, from Birmingham, found guilty of arousing suspicion he was supporting a proscribed terrorist group after wearing Hamas headband to pro-Palestine rally in central London

Headband protester guilty of arousing suspicion for terrorism support

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

South African roots and flavours combined with season British produce

Birmingham restaurant open less than 4 months added to Michelin Guide

HS2 Curzon Street station landmark viaduct section finished - pictures

West Midlands Police appeal

Four robbery suspects arrested for two separate offences in Sandwell

Jeffrey Ralph Aston, 76, runs his 44th London Marathon on April 21 2024

‘I’m a 76 year-old Brummie & I've run each London Marathon since 1981’

Birmingham John Bright Street gunman Deraj Meade being arrested

Moment gunman opens opens fire on John Bright Street caught on camera

The Crown, Station Street

Ozzy Osbourne set to demonstrate against Station Street demolition

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Football

Premier League TOTW: Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Brentford feature

Emery never uses the congested fixture schedule as an excuse.

Unai Emery hails 'imposing' Aston Villa ace & diverts 'struggle' claim

Unai Emery's seven-word response to Bayern Munich links

Blues failed to beat Rotherham yesterday.

Birmingham's rivals inflict huge blow in Championship relegation fight

Aston Villa player ratings v Bournemouth: Three 9/10s, one 5 and one 4

O'Neil has confirmed Cunha and Semedo are doubts for Wednesday but Ait-Nouri will "probably" start.

Gary O’Neil delivers ‘rare’ Wolves injury update after Arsenal defeat

Rowett tried to lure Bielik to Millwall but was unsuccessful.

Birmingham ‘lucky’ as Championship drama saves their relegation bacon

Birmingham ratings: Several 7s and many 6s as Blues held by Rotherham

O'Neil and Lemina have an excellent working relationship.

Gary O’Neil details funny Mario Lemina moment during Wolves vs Arsenal

What's On

Calthorpe Estates on No.4 Greenfield Crescent.

Birmingham’s biggest independent bookshop to open in Edgbaston Village

Sir Bob Geldof during the 32nd Annual ARIA Awards 2018 at The Star on November 28, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.

Bob Geldof is coming to Birmingham to headline a summer music festival

The Jewellery Quarter is home to Europe’s largest concentration of businesses involved in the jewellery trade, which produces 40% of all the jewellery made in the UK. So, if you’re not into shiny things, you might want to bring sunglasses!

15 things you should know before visiting the Jewellery Quarter

Health

Ad Feature Protein could be the workout your body needs

Joanna's weight plummeted from 10st 1lb to 7st 5lb in two months when she got gallstones

‘I was preparing for big night out when I nearly died with gallstones’

“NHS staff are brilliant but the service just cannot cope”

Transport

Birmingham road closures on National Highways network

Ten major road closures in & around Birmingham for drivers to avoid

Better Streets for Birmingham demonstration

Hundreds attend Birmingham road safety demo following fatal collisions

Night bus

Bring back Birmingham night buses plea from night-time economy tsar

Birmingham People

Black Sabbath

Is the British government ignoring Black Sabbath? Call for honours

Destiny Mitchell, 26, is homeless and has turned a bus stop into a temporary home on the Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham

‘We've made a disused Birmingham bus shelter our home - here's why’

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne tell of Birmingham trip plans in a new video

‘We’re coming back to Birmingham’: Ozzy tells of plans for trip home

Lifestyle

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Inside Birmingham neighbourhood in shadow of 'coolest place to live'

Inside the stunning property on Westbourne Road

We visit the stunning home where a renowned Birmingham family lived

Juree Chidwick, co-owner of Sabai Sabai shares he pride in the restaurant

Birmingham restaurant celebrates 20 years & unveils secret to success

Property

A one-of-a-kind, architecturally designed SMART home

Inside tech-savvy house controlled by your voice in Sutton Coldfield

Inside the Birmingham estate named 'the strictest in the UK'

We visit the Birmingham’s estate named 'the strictest in the UK'

The 8 bedroom home was also once known as The Queen's Guesthouse

Inside the incredible Birmingham home owned by motor manufacturers