Humour

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

But let’s clear something up right away: whether you think it’s sweet music or verbal chaos, the Brummie accent is unapologetically Birmingham.

Brummies speak out: Rollercoaster of love (and loathing) for accent

Jasper Carrott

9 of the funniest jokes from Birmingham comedian Jasper Carrott

British public vote to find new Christmas cracker jokes

Boost's Christmas Turkey dinner is one of a range of healthy dog foods

Watch what happened when I gave my dogs a special Christmas dinner

The Depp, the Magnum or the Cody? What moustache will you be cultivating for Movember 2024 - or will one of Google's most searched top-lip accompaniments be your go-to this year?

Get Movember inspiration with these most searched celebrity moustaches

Sneak peek inside Birmingham's Museum & Art Gallery

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

John Oliver

10 comedians who were born and raised in Birmingham

Birmingham city centre Bullring

12 of Birmingham's favourite words and expressions

“I’ve got two kids, I’ve played hide and seek many times!” - police find WANTED man

Watch: Cop 'plays hide and seek' with wanted man

Birmingham’s New Street Station, the bustling heart of the city’s transport network, has been the subject of some funny commentary on TripAdvisor. Let’s take a look at these comments and see how they relate to the reality of New Street Station

6 hilarious reviews of Birmingham's New Street Station

Ryan Sandhu sadly died following a three-car crash

Family's tribute to 'brightest star' killed in horror crash

Frank Skinner

12 of the funniest jokes and one-liners from Frank Skinner comedian

Tim Webb, 66, is trying to highlight the pothole issue - by photographing toys at some of the 'greatest' pothole sites in his local area.

Pothole tourist turns road defects into mini works of art

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

Birmingham Punch & Judy pupeteer Clive Chandler

‘I’m a Birmingham Punch & Judy puppeteer - why the show is so popular’

Lovdev Barpaga

We meet Brummie comedian pun champ - his one-liners will amaze you

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

Paul O’Grady with the Special Recognition award “For The Love of Dogs” during the National Television Awards 2018 at the O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s last heartbreaking Instagram post before death

Paul O'Grady with the award for Factual Entertainment Programme during the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019

Paul O’Grady dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 67

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