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Festival season is upon us and there’s plenty going on in Birmingham and beyond

The best summer 2022 festivals in Birmingham and beyond

Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images.

Where can I find the nearest beaches to Birmingham?

The Shine Night Walk brings the community together for a great cause. Picture: Cancer Research UK.

Become a shining light to help Birmingham’s battle against cancer

The Cube. Picture: Rob & Sarah Gillespie Photographers.

Ten wedding venues in Birmingham with stunning locations for pictures

Sam Johnstone looks likely to have played his last game for West Brom. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images.

Who the Baggies should keep and let go - according to fans

The future of Ruben Neves is uncertain. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images.

Wolves in the transfer market - fans discuss what the club needs to do

Emma Raducanu celebrates winning a point en route to victory over Sloane Stephens in the Australian Open first round. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Emma Raducanu to star at Birmingham Classic tennis tourn at Edgbaston

Parminder Nagra stars as DI Ray on ITV this week.

DI Ray and other iconic television series and movies filmed in Brum

Captain Micah Richards leads Villa’s celebrations after the League Cup win against Blues in 2015. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images.

Micah Richards recalls Brum derby hatred which took his breath away

Ollie Watkins celebrates with Danny Ings after opening the scoring on Saturday. Picture: James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images.

Villa’s Ollie Watkins has faith in his partnership with Danny Ings

Cosy Club in Bennetts Hill is a popular choice for food and drink in Birmingham. Picture: cosyclub.co.uk.

Birmingham Restaurant Festival: dates, restaurants and how to book

Barry Hearn

Meet the sports hero who ‘saved snooker’ and boosted boxing careers

Danny Ings has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Steven Gerrard’s side. Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

Could Danny Ings leave Aston Villa this summer?

Do you know the perfect location for a new Lidl store in Birmingham? Picture: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images.

Earn thousands by helping Lidl choose its next site in Birmingham

Steven Gerrard and his Villa players were satisfied with what may still turn out to be a vital point at Leicester City. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Are Aston Villa safe from relegation? Football fans give their verdict

Birmingham City Football Club St Andrews Stadium

Birmingham City v Millwall violence: Police to make more arrests

There may be one or two hangovers at Solihull Summer Fest. Picture: solihullsummerfest.co.uk.

What top festivals are on offer in and around Birmingham?

Pensioners protest over rising fuel prices at a demonstration outside Downing Street. Picture: Guy Smallman/Getty Images.

Birmingham constituencies dominate fuel poverty standings

Blues forward Troy Deeney has plenty to say about the education system in the Channel 4 documentary. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images.

Troy Deeney’s battle for education reform to feature on Channel 4

Ex-skipper Paul Robinson blasts Blues players’ attitude

Darren Day is relishing his role as Reverend Moore in Footloose The Musical. Picture: Mark Senior.

Darren Day cannot wait to cut loose in Birmingham

Craig Flindall (left), Chief Operating Officer at Edgbaston, with Richard Scutt, Director, Real Estate Development at PATRIZIA. Picture: Sam Bagnall/Warwickshire CCC.

Howzat! Hundreds of homes planned at Edgbaston Cricket Ground

Partnership: West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, British Transport Police Chief Inspector Ricky Sweeney and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster. Picture: West Midlands Police.

Extra officers to patrol buses, trains and trams to improve safety

The old horsebox has been converted into a coffee shop. Picture: Birmingham City Council.

Coffee shop to open at Tyseley tip

New midwife Autumn White

New midwife reveals pride in her job after a busy six months

Jake Quickenden will star in Footloose at The Alexandra. Picture: Mark Senior/The Alexandra.

Brilliant Birmingham theatre shows to see this spring

Floella Benjamin poses with her Dame Commander medal after being awarded her damehood by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in March 2020. Picture: Dominic Lipinski-WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Coming to England world premiere is coming to Birmingham Rep

Luis Suarez is reported to be keen on a move back to England and Villa Park is a strong contender as the destination. Picture: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images.

Lack of action means Villa target Suarez’s future in Spain looks bleak

Former Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has backed down in a radio spat. Picture: Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images.

Ex-Villa striker Abgonlahor left red-faced after Arsenal comments

Jazz Festival 2022 - Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside

Birmingham’s main jazz festival announces 200-plus gigs

Paul Tait is relishing his return to Blues.

Former midfielder Paul Tait returns to Birmingham City

Jack Kennedy (jockey of Minella Indo) celebrates after winning the 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images.

Cheltenham Festival jumps into action - here’s all you need to know

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

£5m refurbishment of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is announced

Blues boss Lee Bowyer acknowledges the St Andrew’s faithful on Saturday. Picture: Alex Morton/Getty Images.

Blues injury update ahead of tonight’s encounter against Middlesbrough

George Friend has suffered a fresh blow in his bid to return from injury.

Birmingham City’s George Friend suffers another injury setback

Lee Bowyer

What Lee Bowyer said about the pitch following Blues’ stalemate

Emi Martinez says the South Americans at Aston Villa enjoy great on and off the field relationships. Picture: Stuart MacFarlane via Getty Images.

How Villa’s South American ‘crew’ have helped this talent settle in

Lee Bowyer

Bowyer reaches 50 games in charge of Blues - and it’s a job well done

‘Moseley for Ukraine’ humanitarian aid collection at Moseley Hive

Russian residents support Moseley appeal to help Ukraine

A unique experience is promised. Picture: sistinechapelexhibit.com/birmingham.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel experience is coming to Brum

Shane Warne is congratulated by Ricky Ponting and team-mates after taking the wicket of Ashley Giles at Edgbaston in 2005. Picture: Tom Shaw/Getty Images.

Shane Warne: Remembering the Aussie great’s best moments in Birmingham

Philippe Coutinho fires home Villa’s third goal against Southampton. Picture: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images.

Jack who? Commentators believe Coutinho is man to take Villa forward

Blues have vowed to improve customer service for fans. Picture: Morgan Harlow/Getty Images.

Blues create new Twitter accounts in bid to improve ticket experience

Nico Gordon was thrilled with his match-winning exploits in the West Country. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images.

Birmingham City’s teeange goal hero Nico Gordon revels in goal heroics

Roy Keane alongside Paul Lambert in the dugout. Picture: Ian Walton/Getty Images.

Roy Keane says some Aston Villa players were ‘imposters and scumbags’

Ashley Cain and Safiyya Vorajee at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Ashley Cain continues the fight for Azaylia - in the boxing ring