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Birmingham & Black Country

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Beatties situation 'so frustrating' for council
The department store in Victoria Street has been empty since 2019.
5 mins
Brum portal takes you to twin-sister city
A new portal in Birmingham will connect people hundreds of miles apart.
4 mins
Hidden Black Country
The Hauntings of Cannock Chase
A 9ft headless soldier is said to haunt the grounds of a German Military Cemetery.
30 Oct 2025,9 mins
Hidden Birmingham
The Death Of Arthur Lowe
The death of a popular TV star – who had been getting ready to go on stage at The Alex.
02 Dec 2024,7 mins
How Moseley became Ocean Colour Scene's HQ
Lead singer Simon Fowler pinpoints the band's favourite meeting place in Birmingham.
5 mins
Need To Know Birmingham & Black Country
Anti-social behaviour at Dudley market
A £150,000 seating area has been ripped out due to due to anti-social behaviour.
27 Oct 2026,2 mins