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The 'top booked' restaurant in Birmingham in 2024 has been revealed and it's a Toby Carvery

The Fork says that the city Toby Carvery was the most booked restaurant in 2024

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I tried Christmas biscuits from Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Waitrose and Lidl and found the best box

It's a tough job before Christmas - but someone has to test all the selection boxes of Christmas chocolate biscuits

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New restaurant set to open at Sutton Coldfield retail park

Sutton Coldfield

Willow is set to replace the former Prezzo at the Mulberry Walk retail site off Mere Green Road in Sutton Coldfield

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Cadbury's fans are loving new dreamy chocolate bar found on supermarket shelves

Fans say they 'need' to get their hands on a new Cadbury's chocolate bar flavour after shoppers noticed the tasty treat sitting on the supermarket shelves at B&M

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The quaint riverside village less than an hour from Birmingham where Christmas never truly ends

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

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The new Birmingham city centre Indian restaurant which turns into a nightclub on weekends

Caesar's is a new restaurant on Broad Street which dishes out Bollywood and RnB music every Saturday

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Late night Birmingham city centre takeaway loved by clubbers and students suddenly shuts

Broad Street Birmingham

The Broad Street takeaway received a 0-star food hygiene rating last year

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Coffee drinkers issued daily amount of cups they can have before it becomes unhealthy

Although many of us enjoy a cup of coffee and rely on its benefits, too much can become unhealthy

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'Massive beer hall' opens in Birmingham serving local brews and 'Indian pizzas'

Pubs in Birmingham

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

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I tried the one thing on Birmingham German Market I've always wanted and I'm heartbroken

German Market Birmingham

On a quest to try something new, I ventured into Birmingham city centre to see what the market had to offer

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I queued up at new Birmingham burger restaurant and McDonald's should take notes

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

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Beloved American restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese 'to open in Birmingham'

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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McDonald's bringing back iconic item for just two weeks

The fast-food chain will be serving the item for a limited time

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Code gets you a free meal at TGI Fridays this month

The offer is open to all grandparents

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Figs in Blankets is the Christmas treat you never knew you needed

The limited edition treat is a collaboration with the Kings Trust

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Queues of people wait outside new Grand Central restaurant in Birmingham

Grand Central Birmingham

Shake Shack opened today, Tuesday, December 10

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'Fantastic' Birmingham city centre sandwich shop moves after more than 20 years

The deli was informed by landlords that their lease would not be renewed

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TGI Fridays launches new Christmas menu with festive burgers, cocktails and £22 set menu

TGI Fridays has unveiled a festive-themed menu packed with burgers, mac and cheese and cheesy doughnuts, plus a range of Christmassy cocktails to wash it all down

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I compared Cadbury chocolate Santas to Lindt, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Morrisons and was disappointed

I wanted to see which was the tastiest chocolate Santa - and the best value

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Free quesadillas being given away as sandwiches are 'boring'

The pop-up will exchange sandwiches for a hot meal

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I found the one Cadbury item no one can get hidden in a B&M Christmas box

Cadbury Hot Chocolate has disappeared from shelves but I know where you can get some if you're desperate

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The 'stunning' country pub in Solihull where customers are welcome in pyjamas

Staff at the pub will dress up in Christmas pyjamas to raise money for charity

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Cote at Home launches New Year's Eve range with luxury meals

There are options for two or four people as well as other festive selections ad gifts

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I went to famous Tik Tok chip shop near Birmingham and left hungry for one thing

Merchants in Bewdley is not only an award-winning chip shop - but it is now TikTok famous

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Supermarkets I found the 'best alternatives' to Cadbury hot chocolate in three supermarkets and two are cheaper Comparing instant hot chocolates from Tesco, Aldi, M&S and Morrisons, I found one that was a 'real guilty pleasure'

I went Christmas shopping at Tesco for the first time ever and will never go back

The supermarket seemed to be back-to-front

I tried Christmas biscuits from Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Waitrose and Lidl and found the best box

It's a tough job before Christmas - but someone has to test all the selection boxes of Christmas chocolate biscuits

Next 'gorgeous and practical' raincoat is half price at £31 and shoppers 'wear it most days'

The 'super stylish' raincoat is half price in the Next clearance sale and shoppers say it's a 'great style for showery weather'

Late night Birmingham city centre takeaway loved by clubbers and students suddenly shuts

Broad Street Birmingham

The Broad Street takeaway received a 0-star food hygiene rating last year

Bullring The 'top booked' restaurant in Birmingham in 2024 has been revealed and it's a Toby Carvery The Fork says that the city Toby Carvery was the most booked restaurant in 2024

Birmingham Grand Central restaurant given zero hygiene rating and says centre 'struggling to manage'

The Spanish restaurant claimed Grand Central was 'struggling to manage' pest control

New restaurant set to open at Sutton Coldfield retail park

Sutton Coldfield

Willow is set to replace the former Prezzo at the Mulberry Walk retail site off Mere Green Road in Sutton Coldfield

Shoppers share 'amazing' Boots recycling scheme that helps you save money

Boots shoppers have been left completely shocked after discovering an easy way to earn points on their advantage card, and all you have to do is recycle

Asda and Sainsbury's shoppers given final warning over Christmas food date

Asda has announced that it will be slashing prices of festive vegetables from Thursday to just 15p, while Sainsbury's shoppers have been warned the last day to order is near

Bullring Man dies after fall at Birmingham Bullring A man has died after falling at the Bullring shopping centre just as the venue was closing for the day

A38 Birmingham drama as armed police chase ends in gunfire

West Midlands Police

Police remain at the scene on Kingsbury Road this afternoon, December 14

All the countries Foreign Office says ‘do not travel’ to in 2025

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues guidance and warnings

I found the 'best alternatives' to Cadbury hot chocolate in three supermarkets and two are cheaper

Comparing instant hot chocolates from Tesco, Aldi, M&S and Morrisons, I found one that was a 'real guilty pleasure'

Drivers fined twice for passing through a speed camera under little known Highway Code rule

While the initial speeding fine would apply for passing through a speed camera over the limit, a second would apply to alert other drivers

Christmas What Birmingham used to look like at Christmas before the German Market arrived Birmingham German Market is such a staple of Christmas we've almost forgotten what it was like when we didn't have it

Emmerdale favourite making huge comeback in Waterloo Road

Former Happy Valley star Jason Merrells is set to reprise his role as Jack Rimmer in the next season of the BBC school drama Waterloo Road, which has been rebooted after nine years

I'm a fashion writer and I've found my go-to Christmas party dress at Nobody's Child

'Tis the season for festive glam — and this frock ticks all the boxes

Tourist warning as Canary Islands 'in chaos' with 'crisis'

The Spanish destinations have long been popular with British tourists thanks to the sunny climate, beaches and budget-friendly flights but it's now being reported that the islands are facing a crisis

I visited one of UK's 'rudest' streets where its 6-letter name makes visitors 'giggle'

Residents say Hardon Road's name is the 'joke of the street' while one former resident had a 'dancing poles' built into a bedroom