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Celebrating Partou Day: Team members gather at Partou’s Nursery Support Centre

It’s Happy Partou Day as childcare provider celebrates double anniversary

Black Sabbath backstage before performing at London Music Festival '73 at Alexandra Palace, London, 2nd August 1973. L-R Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler.

How four Birmingham lads forged Heavy Metal's future

What CD singles that used to permeate supermarkets and CD stores in the 90s and 00s are users of Discogs still hunting for?

The most wanted CD singles that could be hidden at charity shops

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners

Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker, who won the contest in 1981 for the UK with Bucks Fizz, has passed on her advice to this year's UK act Remember Monday.

Exclusive Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker: 'Every Eurovision winner needs a skirt-rip'

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

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?

Paul Sinton-Hewitt and Ellie Simmonds at Finsbury parkrun as the parkwalk record was smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day.

parkwalk record smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day

Photo Credit: Ryan Hildrew Photography

Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures announce October 2025 headline Birmingh...

Be it a rare George Harrison EP or promo copies of Celine Dion and Nirvana, here's what treasure could be still in your CD collection in 2025.

The most valuable CDs to own in 2025 - including Spice Girls

James Keegan reflects on three decades of Lord of the Dance

Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025.

Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday to represent the United Kingdom

Who are the last-minute bookies' favourites to win at this year's Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday?

Oscars 2025: Who are the favourites to win at this weekend's event?

Fans have been left guessing what the reason for a countdown timer on Lady Gaga's official website could mean.

Fans begins to guess what Lady Gaga's new countdown timer is for

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months

Birmingham City are in EFL League One action against Blackpool. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Is Birmingham City v Blackpool on TV? How to watch League One fixture

The Chiefs vs the Steelers is just one of the two games scheduled to screen live on Netflix during Christmas Day - with Beyonce set to provide entertainment at half-time during one game.

NFL Gameday Live: How to watch the Netflix live streams in the UK

People looking up at the night sky at Santa on his sleigh.

Digital Christmas Magic: Birmingham leads Santa Tracker craze in the West Midlan...

Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in upcoming Sony film Kraven the Hunter

Kraven The Hunter: Who is the hero Aaron Taylor-Johnson is playing?

As Guns N' Roses prepare for their two dates in the United Kingdom, what led to the falling out between Axl Rose and Slash that lasted two decades?

Explainer What led to the fiery feud between Guns N’ Roses Axl Rose and Slash?

Stilyan Petrov (R) followed Martin O'Neil to Aston Villa from Celtic. The Bulgarian doesn't think the Northern Irishman will manage again. (Photo by Ian Yates/Avalon/Getty Images)

Former Aston Villa boss reportedly done with football management

Athletics track

Birmingham based, major sporting events specialists extends 25-year partnership ...

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

The 10 top places and the best time to view the Leonid meteor shower

Birmingham skyline from Edgbaston Cricket Ground

Fed-up Londoners eye-up Brum as city to relocate to

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

A recent survey has concluded the most ideal price point musicians should consider selling their merchandise to their fans for.

How much are fans willing to pay for music merchandise?

An aerial view of Villa Park and Aston Hall

How England hosting Euro 2028 could provide huge boost for Birmingham

Cody Rhodes (R) is the current WWE Undisputed Champion. Birmingham is vying with two other UK cities to host the megastar. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Birmingham could host major show on WWE's Road to WrestleMania in 2025

Lord-Lieutenant Dr Derrick Anderson CBE with Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami

Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami honoured for Lifetime Achievement at the Community Ins...

Azealia Banks performs for fans during Splendour in the Grass on July 25, 2015 in Byron Bay, Australia.

Where is Azealia Banks touring this week in the United Kingdom?

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Snoop Dogg's MTV Awards Cadillac and art made from 26k screws

Bryan Danielson, Will Ospray and Swerve Strickland are among the names already scheduled to compete at AEW All In London 2024, taking place at Wembley Stadium.

Everything you need to know ahead of huge UK wrestling show

What’s on offer as Britney Spears collabs with Welcome Skateboards?

The Heeler family continued their UK tour throughout the school holidays with "Bluey's Big Play" continuing to wow audiences since arriving from its sell-out Australia tour. (Credit: MSG Entertainment)

Where is “Bluey’s Big Play” touring in the UK and how to get tickets?

Cabin Crew on an Emirates Flight

Emirates lands in Birmingham with exciting career opportunities

Ann Wilson from Heart is undergoing treatment for cancer, leading to a "pause" in their UK shows including this evening's performance in Birmingham (Credit: Getty Images)

Band announce 'pause' on their UK tour with gigs postponed

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