From the moment the gates opened until a firework finale, the spirit of heavy metal soared in Birmingham today

In my 38 years on earth I'm not sure I've enjoyed a beer garden this much

The Anchor in Digbeth has an all-new urinal with 100 names on

Robbie has collaborated with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi on his new song 'Rocket'

It's named for the sophisticated city suburb Bournville and it's on the edge of trendy Stirchley

The cinema was the first to show a 'talkie' in Birmingham after it opened in 1919

Station Street is the home of the Electric Cinema as well as The Crown pub and The Old Rep Theatre

The former branch of The Works has been shut for years and now a new retailer has begun transforming the space

Brummies celebrated Easter in their thousands by engaging in an unholy ritual

After years of pop-up success, the market has found a permanent home in Digbeth

Brummies, it's time to test how observant you are!

We're after the city's recommendation for the best cafe around

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were offering a pair of tickets for Back To The Beginning at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5

The Den is taking over the former House of Kards unit on Stirchley's cool Pershore Road

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back in Birmingham and it's raunchier than ever

Bandai Namco Cross Store is the second UK branch from the entertainment company behind Tamagotchi, Tekken, Dragon Ball and more and it promises 'exciting new games, character merchandise and amusement...

Alex Jones, 46, bought two £2,932.50 tickets so he could share a 'father-daughter bonding' moment with Gwen, 17

Within 16 minutes of going live, Ticketmaster announced that tickets to the show were 'limited'

Dedicated Black Country nurse Coz Smith, 63, was known as the 'Queen of the Mosh Pit' when she wasn't hard at work caring for her community. Now battling stage four cancer, she's fighting to see Black...

The original Black Sabbath members are reuniting for a special gig in their home city of Birmingham, but it marks something more significant than that

The original Black Sabbath members are reuniting for a special gig in their home city of Birmingham, but it marks something more significant than that

A programme of light installations and events will span Birmingham city centre's streets and squares for four days in February

The four-in-one eatery has opened where Burger King used to be. After a run of bad luck at Bullring restaurants, I tried to keep an open mind

From cracking cups of coffee to a plate full of rice and peas, these are the best things I spent my cash on this year

One line from frontman Corey Taylor proved to be divisive, testing our mettle through metal

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Have tea in Mrs Claus' kitchen, visit a twinkling emporium with brandy for Santa or meet the man himself in a grotto beside a world-renowned icon

Not to mention a barn full of adorable animals to say 'Merry Christmas' too for free

The taproom is launching with a grand opening down in the Jewellery Quarter

Shake Shack opened inside Grand Central this week and there were queues and attention to detail

Chuck E. Cheese is known for its pizza parties, fun characters, games and activities and it has an update for Birmingham

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Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer and Melissa Reese will be coming to Birmingham as part of its 2025 European and Middle East stadium and festival tour

Turned away from the hidden Birmingham pub beneath New Street, our fall-back plan was perfection on Pigeon Park

Some might say that the ballet is a posh people's activity. I have strong thoughts on the matter

There are more than 40 makers selling unique items at the late-night shopping experience

Gail's expansion into the Midlands has finally reached the city centre

Shake Shack is taking over the spot where @Pizza used to be

I did not expect to see that old friendly face among the chocolate gifts

The best of Bearwood will be on display for one night only

The shopping centre has transformed in the last 18 months

PopSpecs opened with little fanfare last week in the Bullring

On December 27 1853, Charles Dickens read A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Town Hall. This winter, the old ghost story is back in full spirit

The Soft Play Cafe is a new addition to Stirchley's trendy Pershore Road

The event will turn Birmingham into a 'spectacular gallery of illuminated artworks' in all five of the city's business districts