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I went for a £23 Sunday roast in Birmingham and was served something totally different
Birmingham Restaurants
Chakana restaurant is inside a former bank in Moseley and has been recommended in the Michelin guide
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Where is Birmingham's best chip shop?
Birmingham Restaurants
Everyone has their favourite and we want you to tell us yours so we can find Birmingham's best chippy
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Digbeth Dining Club to open first city centre spot and organisers say it's 'perfect'
Broad Street Birmingham
The team behind Hockley Social Club and Herbert's Yard will make its city centre debut
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Fun places to eat with kids in Birmingham city centre including restaurant with 'swings'
Birmingham City Centre
Family friendly restaurants, bars and cafes if you are on a budget, want to eat alongside animals or looking for something different on the menu
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Secret beach near Weston-super-Mare that's 'always quiet'
beaches
The little beach has been called a 'hidden treasure' of Somerset's coast and feels a world away from the donkey rides and Grand Pier in busy Weston
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The 15 minute train ride that takes you on food and drink tour of Birmingham's 'best' neighbourhood
Birmingham City Centre
All aboard, we're going on an adventure through Stirchley!
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New store to open at McArthurGlen shopping village and owners say 'can't wait'
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
Lovers of Mediterranean cuisine will be able to buy hard-to-find Greek sweets, imported goods, gourmet sandwiches and freshly-baked cakes and pastries
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Birmingham Restaurants
Birmingham's best restaurants and bars - an insider's guide
These are the ultimate places to try in Birmingham - as picked by our writers
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Easter 2024 events, egg hunts and things to do in and around Birmingham
Easter
All the Easter events happening at Kenilworth Castle, Thinktank, Becketts Farm, Touchwood, West Midlands Safari Park, Hatton World, Selly Manor, National Forest Adventure Farm and the RAF Museum
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I went back to Alton Towers ahead of the Easter holidays and queue 'fury' gave me an epiphany
Alton Towers
Two years on from my last visit, I headed to the Staffordshire theme park to see what was new
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12 delightful steam train journeys and miniature railways to enjoy near Birmingham
Birmingham Mums
Great places to visit whether you're a Brief Encounter or Hogwarts fan
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The 25 best restaurants in Birmingham that you need to try in 2024
Birmingham Restaurants
There's a mix of cheap eats, fine dining, dinner spots and brunch favourites on our list
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Food & Drink
Easter
We tried Easter eggs from Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Aldi and M&S and ranked them
We tried five supermarket own-brand Easter eggs to see which are worth buying ahead of March 31.
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I went for a £23 Sunday roast in Birmingham and was served something totally different
Birmingham Restaurants
Chakana restaurant is inside a former bank in Moseley and has been recommended in the Michelin guide
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Where is Birmingham's best chip shop?
Birmingham Restaurants
Everyone has their favourite and we want you to tell us yours so we can find Birmingham's best chippy
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Digbeth Dining Club to open first city centre spot and organisers say it's 'perfect'
Broad Street Birmingham
The team behind Hockley Social Club and Herbert's Yard will make its city centre debut
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Fun places to eat with kids in Birmingham city centre including restaurant with 'swings'
Birmingham City Centre
Family friendly restaurants, bars and cafes if you are on a budget, want to eat alongside animals or looking for something different on the menu
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Shopping
Petrol prices
Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's drivers warned don't believe forecourt 'myth'
Motorists who prefer supermarket petrol aren’t receiving a lower-grade product, they've been told.
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Dunelm 'hotel quality' cotton bedding with 'subtle pattern' now just £17 in Easter sale
Dunelm
The bedding set is part of Dunelm's Hotel Collection
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Shoppers praise Marks and Spencer 'lovely' £45 tea dress with wide sleeves and floaty skirt
Marks & Spencer
The M&S tea dresses are a hit with summer shoppers right now
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Save £3 when you spend £15 on your grocery shop with Heron Foods
Partner Stories
Plus other great money saving offers in a great range of Heron Foods favourites only in the Birmingham Mail
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Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's drivers warned to stop 'bad habit'
Petrol prices
Motoring experts have warned Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's drivers and motorists to change the way they drive so they can maximise fuel efficiency.
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Family & Kids
Things To Do In Birmingham
The 'hidden' Birmingham mini-zoo that costs £3.80 for kids you probably drive past without noticing
Birmingham Conservation Wildlife Park gets great reviews with people saying it's a 'hidden gem' and 'worth every penny and more'
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Harborne Carnival organisers make announcement about 2024 event
Harborne Carnival
Plans for this year's street carnival have been revealed with organisers promising a 'fantastic day out' that's free to attend
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Best kept secret beach with spectacular views and café just three hours from Birmingham
beaches
Hengistbury Head is tucked away behind bustling Bournemouth
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Trouble-hit family festival to return but with major changes
Birmingham City Council
Organisers of the Bournville Festival have brought in a rafe of changes after trouble broke out at last year's event
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Birmingham's National Trust 'hidden gem' tourist attraction is named UK's best – and its hiding in plain sight
Birmingham City Centre
Analysis of TripAdvisor reviews and Google search data has led to a Birmingham historical attraction being named the country’s best place to visit
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Music & Nightlife
02 Academy Birmingham
I saw The Smile at O2 Academy - they were amazing but one group of fans nearly ruined the night
Despite annoying gig-goers who couldn't shut up, The Smile delivered a superb 90 minute set
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Birmingham nightclubs in photos that will take you back to when you were a teenager
Birmingham City Centre
Ministry of Sound, Godskitchen, Snobs, The Dome, Edwards No8 were just a few places we loved to dance the night away. Here's pictures from our great clubs in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
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People who book gig tickets warned to expect 'sneaky' charge
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Consumer bodies have moved to call for a crackdown on a "bewildering" range of extra charges at big ticketing sites amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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I saw RSC’s Ben and Imo at Swan Theatre and it's a revelation on LGBTQ musical genius
Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company's Ben and Imo by Mark Ravenhill runs at Swan Theatre in Stratford upon Avon until April 6, 2024
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Thirty Seconds To Mars says 'we apologise' after halting Birmingham show and announce new date
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Thirty Seconds To Mars were due to perform at Birmingham's Utilita Arena in April
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Money saving tips
Your Money
Boots customers who are aged '12 and over' face £98 charge from next week
The pharmacy has announced it will offer Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to those not eligible for NHS booster shot from next week - at a cost of £100 a pop for customers and shoppers.
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Revamped pub offers kids meals for £1 over Easter holidays - how to get deal
Money saving tips
Reopened Castle pub restaurant on Birmingham outskirts near M5 has special family food deal where children eat for £1
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The £1.50 cleaning spray so good Mrs Hinch fans say it makes mould 'vanish like magic'
Money saving tips
One woman said mould on her walls started to 'disappear' even before she had finished cleaning
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I compared Birds Eye Fish Fingers with Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Tesco and Morrisons and one was better
Supermarkets
I put Birds Eye Fish Fingers to the value for money test against supermarket versions from Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Lidl and Young's with the cheapest costing 80p
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I compared Method kitchen spray to Aldi, M&S and B&M brands and a 79p one was by far the best
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Some were smeary but the cheapest one left me with a sparkling kitchen that smelt amazing
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Tesco issues 'important' notice to shoppers who buy bananas
The UK's biggest grocer has shared a handy guide on its website explaining how customers and shoppers at the chain can use up their bananas which have passed their best.
Marks and Spencer 'lovely' tea dress hangs beautifully, flatters shape and goes with boots and pumps
Marks & Spencer
The dress comes in two beautiful colours - and there's a very similar version perfect for curvier women as well
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's opening times for Easter 2024
Supermarkets
The Easter bank holiday weekend runs from Friday, March 29, to Monday, April 1
Sainsbury's and Morrisons issue 'emergency' notice to shoppers and give full refunds
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Sainsbury’s is recalling 'by Sainsbury’s Flaked Almonds' because Salmonella has been found in the product and Morrisons are taking the precautionary action of recalling The Best Taleggio
UK fish and chip shops face fines over breaking rules when customers pay
Cheap as Chips
One fish and chip shop owner has been fined after breaking rules about paying by card in Anglesey - in a major win for customers and punters who visit the chippy.
Easter
We tried Easter eggs from Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Aldi and M&S and ranked them
We tried five supermarket own-brand Easter eggs to see which are worth buying ahead of March 31.
Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's drivers warned don't believe forecourt 'myth'
Petrol prices
Motorists who prefer supermarket petrol aren’t receiving a lower-grade product, they've been told.
Dunelm 'hotel quality' cotton bedding with 'subtle pattern' now just £17 in Easter sale
Dunelm
The bedding set is part of Dunelm's Hotel Collection
Where is Birmingham's best chip shop?
Birmingham Restaurants
Everyone has their favourite and we want you to tell us yours so we can find Birmingham's best chippy
Shoppers praise Marks and Spencer 'lovely' £45 tea dress with wide sleeves and floaty skirt
Marks & Spencer
The M&S tea dresses are a hit with summer shoppers right now
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UK set for '96 hours' of non-stop snow next week with four places in England hit
Scotland and Northern Ireland are also set for flurries, according to the projections and charts from WX Charts, which use Met Desk data.
HMRC issues warning to people who have £20,000 in savings
HMRC
HMRC clarified ISA allowance rules for a saver with multiple accounts and says people can deposit up to £20,000 a year into ISAs under the current rules.
Halifax announces £1,000 discount for customers and says 'act before April 21'
Your Money
A new survey of 2,000 homeowners indicates that nearly half of Brits consider rising energy bills their primary concern.
NS&I issues warning to Premium Bonds customers and says 'we can't'
Your Money
He took to X to voice his frustration and urge the provider to help. He said: "As an attorney, I sold all my mum's Premium Bonds and requested the account be closed.
DWP warned payments landing in bank accounts next week are 'concerning'
DWP
DWP experts have warned the State Pension hike isn't anywhere near good enough for millions of claimants amid the Cost of Living crisis.
Dudley
Brothers slapped with £11k court bill after trading standards officer spots sale
Zahim and Saif Sharif both work at Russells Hall Road Convenience Store in Dudley
Squid Game puzzle you need to solve in 6 seconds to have a high IQ
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A Squid Game-themed puzzle has been created to test your intelligence - and you'll need to solve it in a matter of seconds to prove you have a high IQ
BT issues message to people who use phone boxes ahead of 'upgrade'
Your Money
BT has shared plan to convert thousands of old phone boxes to brand new street hubs and the modern upgrade will provide free Wi-Fi and charging stations across the UK.
Kate Middleton's six words to reassure children after her cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton
The 42-year-old prioritised time to gently break the news to their children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
Gary Barlow opens up about 'anger' after daughter's death and eating disorder
Gary Barlow
Take That star Gary Barlow has opened up about the death of his daughter Poppy, who was stillborn in 2012, and admitted he has struggled to find "peace" in the years since