Flying Scotsman in Birmingham: What You Need to Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 flyingscotsman birmingham steamlocomotive train heritage halfterm moorstreet snowhill history travel The legendary Flying Scotsman is making a much-anticipated visit to Birmingham from February 14 to 21, perfectly timed for the half term holiday. This historic steam locomotive will be running special trips departing from … Read More
Americans Confused by Birmingham Restaurant Mix-Up Between UK and Alabama Sunday, January 25, 2026 birmingham alabama uk brummies tiktok socialmedia mistake restaurants humor travel Residents of Birmingham, UK, found themselves amused by a recent mix-up involving their American namesakes in Birmingham, Alabama. Though both cities share the same name, they’re thousands of miles apart and culturally … Read More
Top Things to Do This February Half Term Around Birmingham: Free Entry and Discounts Included Sunday, January 25, 2026 birmingham family halfterm events free discounts activities westmidlands culture kids February half term is just around the corner, and families in Birmingham and the surrounding areas are gearing up for a fantastic week of fun-filled activities. Whether you’re looking to explore indoors or enjoy … Read More
Midlands Cities Highlighted in New Ranking of Britain’s Most Deprived Areas Sunday, January 25, 2026 midlands deprivation walsall birmingham index prosperity economy qualityoflife transport communities A new report has identified the most deprived towns and cities across Britain, revealing concerning trends in the Midlands region. The Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index 2025 ranks 50 major UK towns and cities—excluding … Read More
Birmingham Woman Assaulted Police Officers After Drinking Prosecco Sunday, January 25, 2026 birmingham assault police prosecco court erdington alcohol antidepressants offense magistrates A 32-year-old woman from Erdington, Birmingham, admitted to assaulting three police officers after consuming three glasses of prosecco, a court was told. Kirsty Proudfoot, residing on Gravelly Lane, was involved in an … Read More
Birmingham Primark Shock: Mouse Filmed Scurrying Inside Pillow Bag Saturday, January 24, 2026 primark birmingham mouse pestcontrol retail safety contamination customerexperience memoryfoam pillows A shopper was left stunned after capturing footage of a live mouse inside a sealed memory foam pillow bag at Primark’s flagship store in Birmingham city centre. The unsettling discovery occurred on Tuesday when Giorgio, … Read More