History

Julia Donaldson, Zog, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout

Zog’s 15th birthday bash at Warwick Castle – and yes, we were there

10 beautiful days out in Birmingham and West Midlands perfect for summer weekends, according to National Trust

10 beautiful days out in Birmingham and West Midlands

In 1824, the inventor, John Cadbury, began selling drinking chocolate and cocoa in a grocery store on Birmingham's Bull Street.

12 inventions from Birmingham and West Midlands that changed the world

The Kings Court Hotel

Historic West Midlands hotel acquired by expanding Indian group

House of God at the Que Club, Birmingham in 1996

Incredible old photos of Birmingham taken nearly 30 years ago

RAF Cosford Museum

Top West Midlands attraction crowned one of UK’s best free days out

These are 13 incredible castles to visit in the West Midlands perfect for a family day out this summer

Explore 13 incredible castles in the West Midlands this summer

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

Dennis Jackson from Preston in his 1958 Wolesley classic car. Inset: Demonstrating how he uses a 'crank handle' to start the engine, and places a clothes peg on the choke button. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I spent £13,000 restoring classic 1958 Wolseley - I kept every receipt

24 unique attractions in Birmingham and the West Midlands for a quirky day out in 2025

Top 24 attractions in Birmingham for a quirky day out in 2025

11 breathtaking walks in and around Birmingham prove the West Midlands is the UK's most underrated region

11 breathtaking Birmingham walks proving West Midlands is hidden gem

Belbroughton is a village and civil parish in the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire

10 ‘off the beaten track’ villages perfect for a sunny day out

The Grade-1 listed buidling now functions as a four-star hotel and spa. Steeped in history, serving delicious food and sat in the most stunning surroundings, it's a must-visit

We find Grade-I listed historical hidden gem an hour from Birmingham

Canal view of the Roundhouse Birmingham

West Midlands heritage attraction halts tours due to rising costs

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station

British rap legend Lady Leshurr launches new diss track single 'We Run This Glaze' to support Krispy Kreme's "Faux-G Upgrade."

Rapper Lady Leshurr launches diss track aimed at Krispy Kreme 'dupes'

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

A Dacia Spring-powered pop-up chip shop brings a sustainable twist to tradition

‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

The Old Crown beer garden, Digbeth

Birmingham's majestic 650-year-old pub that refuses to die

In the wake of The Who and Foo Fighters dropping their current drummers, we take a look at five band beefs involving that person keeping time at the back.

Five acrimonious splits between drummers and bands in history

Sutton Park is the biggest park in Birmingham and one of the biggest urban parks in Europe and its massive size offers heathland, woodland, and wetland, as well as both marshes and seven separate lakes.

Discover 24 hidden gems in Birmingham - best spots to visit or live

Michael and Sheila Hamson inherited an 18th Century home and made a rare discovery of antique padlocks.

Padlock hoard: Man unearths ornate antique padlocks worth thousands

Droitwich Spa Lido is one of the UK’s last remaining inland, open-air, saltwater swimming pools.

Iconic open-air swimming pool near Birmingham to reopen for summer

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

All My Pretty Ones at Birmingham Rep

Powerful play 'All My Pretty Ones' explores hidden histories

Compton Verney in Warwickshire

‘Little piece of heaven’ with adventure and art around every corner

Get to know the United Kingdom's history at Eurovision by the numbers with our look back at 64 years of the country at the song contest.

How many points have the UK accumulated throughout Eurovision history?

The 16 best-rated museums in the West Midlands to visit for a perfect day out in 2025, according to Tripadvisor

Best-rated museums in West Midlands 2025

10 magical castles to visit in Birmingham and the West Midlands perfect for a day trip in 2025

10 magical castles to visit in Birmingham and the West Midlands

Items that once belonged to the late Steve Albini are set to go on sale weekly through the new Steve Albini’s Closet website.

4000 items from the late Steve Albini's collection to go on sale

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Birmingham museum reopens beloved exhibition after five years

An 'Eye of Sauron' is carved into a fallen tree at Moseley Bog

Beautiful nature reserve in Birmingham with legendary history

33 magical places to take your children before they grow up

What songs caused a moral panic in the '80s that led to the establishment of the Parental Advisory label that adorns CDs to this day?

The 'Filthy Fifteen' songs of the 1980s that parents tried to ban

Veterans Richard Pelzer (left), 101, and Ron Horsey, 98, who both served with the Royal Engineers, holding the new VE Day 50p coin at the Royal Mint manufacturing site in South Wales (Photo: The Royal Mint)

VE Day 50p coins released to mark 80th anniversary of WWII's end

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

This tribute celebrates the man who transformed the printing industry in the 18th century and whose elegant typeface remains in use more than 250 years after his death.

8 blue plaques you might miss in Birmingham as latest tribute unveiled

The Crown pub on Station Street in Birmingham city centre - where heavy metal was born as Black Sabbath played their first gig there

Black Sabbath’s first gig venue faces more delay controversy

This town is the gateway to the UK’s largest native woodland, Wyre Forest.

9 historic market towns to explore near Birmingham

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