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The long lost Victorian loos of Birmingham
Birmingham City Centre
We take a look at the old cast iron 'Temples of Relief' for when our forebears needed to spend a penny
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Landmark that beat the bulldozers and is now protected forever
Birmingham City Centre
Take a look back at the Rotunda through the decades as it remains a constant on Birmingham's ever-changing skyline
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Photos inside The Crown pub show 1970s graffiti, gig posters and old decor
Birmingham pubs and bars
The snapshots show what things are like inside 'birthplace of heavy metal' in Station Street, Birmingham
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Boots, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's - how Britain's biggest chains have changed over the years
Birmingham
The old logos we all loved as kids have changed forever - or even vanished from our shopping centres and high streets
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Nostalgic Birmingham Brownies, Scouts and Cubs photos - see if you spot anyone you know
Nostalgia
A nostalgic look back at the groups over the years
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BBC drama 'This Town' filming locations across Birmingham and beyond as more areas are identified
Birmingham
Locations around the city where the Steven Knight drama was filmed
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Birmingham's non-Banksy art works after artist distanced from Gay Village mural
Midlands News
Some of the strange pieces of artwork around the city
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'I was in band inspiring BBC This Town and spat at by racists until I did one thing'
Steven Knight
Steven Knight set BBC This Town in era when Coventry's The Specials' Two-Tone band broke onto music scene but constantly abused by racists at gigs
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American-style diner that gave Birmingham enormous portions
Birmingham
Fatty Arbuckle's gave big portions of American diner-style food
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Old libraries of Birmingham - a look back at the buildings at the heart of the community
Birmingham
Plans to deliver library and neighbourhood services from 11 hubs unveiled, but fate of another 25 libraries is unknown
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Story of Birmingham's first Black police officer and his lasting legacy on crime
Black Communities
Birmingham's police officer Ralph Ramadhar from the West Indies was of Black - Indian descent originally from Trinidad but died young
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100 years of Birmingham's most famous garage and Super Prix pit stop celebs loved
Birmingham City Centre
Nostalgic look at Birmingham's historic Ford dealership Bristol Street Motors that welcomed famous stars over a century and celebrated 100 years with Aston Villa ex captain Dennis Mortimer
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Birmingham's Bristol Street Motors 100 years of photos from Super Prix to celebrity cars
Birmingham
Birmingham's iconic car dealership Bristol Street Motors is 100 years old and here are photos from the past century
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Pictures of Birmingham even the Brummiest of Brummies wouldn't recognise
Nostalgia
Birmingham as you would not recognise it today
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The 4p daily supplement scientists say can 'slow down ageing and prevent cancer'
NHS
The vitamin is vital in helping our bodies regulate calcium and phosphate
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Secret bits of Birmingham you could walk right past and never notice
Birmingham
The hidden gems of Birmingham we pass every day
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Birmingham's incredible food and drink legacy most don't realise
Nostalgia
Over the years many drinks and food have all come from Birmingham
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Pictures show Easter celebrations in Birmingham through the years
Nostalgia
A look back when Easter bonnets were the main event
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Fish and chip shops we loved in Birmingham
Easter
We all have our favourite chip shops and the best ones you visited as a kid will always stick in your mind. Here are some in Birmingham over the years
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St Andrew's in pictures - times Birmingham City's home looked very different
Birmingham City FC
We take a look back through the archives of the Blues ground
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Inside the eerie 'Star Wars' tower on the M6 that's now completely abandoned
M6
The Pennine Tower at Forton Services was built to be a glamorous fine-dining restaurant for hungry motorists but now it's just empty
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The M6 Pennine Tower in pictures through the years
M6
The tower was once a restaurant for weary travellers on the M6 near Lancaster
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30 nostalgic pics of Drayton Manor as theme park opens new Wild West Land
What's On News
Originally the park belonged to the Peel family with Drayton Manor mansion built for Sir Robert Peel.
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The 'Covid years' - four years since lockdown began
Birmingham
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on March 23 2020
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Kings Norton and Brandwood
Aldi closed and car park blocked by police amid serious incident
Police closed off the popular supermarket car park after a woman was seriously hurt in an incident off Tunnel Road
Gang jailed after plot to murder teen at KFC which saw his dad killed in street
Castle Bromwich
Kelvin Ward, aged 50, was stabbed to death in Castle Bromwich, on April 18 last year amid a gang plot to murder his son at a KFC drive-thru
DWP PIP claimants could be owed up to £12,000 - see if you are owed money
DWP
PIP is awarded based on how your condition affects your day-to-day life
Martin Lewis says drivers face £1,000 fine from DVLA due to 'annoying' £14 rule
Martin Lewis
DVLA found more than 3.6 million people currently have an expired driving licence, which if caught, could see drivers slapped with a £1,000 fine
Air ambulance lands in Castle Vale as teen seriously hurt in 'unclear' incident
Castle Vale
Teenage male rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries at address off the High Street
The Apprentice
BBC The Apprentice's Phil admits 'big lie' after losing out in final
Phil Turner lost out to Rachel Woolford in the final, with Lord Alan Sugar choosing to back her boutique gyms rather than Phil's pies
BBC The Apprentice winner 2024 named as Lord Sugar slams other candidate's 'dangerous' admission
The Apprentice
Lord Sugar named his winner and viewers weren't surprised after the other candidate received a dressing down in the boardroom
BBC The Apprentice viewers floored as 'completely forgotten' contestant returns
The Apprentice
Paul Bowen was sacked earlier in the series and returned to help finalist Phil Turner in the final challenge, but viewers didn't remember him
City MPs demand Birmingham Pub Bombings inquiry after 'grim milestone'
Birmingham Pub Bombings
MPs have called for section 1 inquiry amid campaign for truth, justice and accountability as they recalled the names of the 21 victims
CCTV captures chilling final moments of 'unarmed and alone' dad murdered trying to protect son
Castle Bromwich
Gang plotted to murder teenager at KFC drive-thru - but instead killed his father as he tried to protect his son
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Kings Norton and Brandwood
Aldi closed and car park blocked by police amid serious incident
Police closed off the popular supermarket car park after a woman was seriously hurt in an incident off Tunnel Road
Gang jailed after plot to murder teen at KFC which saw his dad killed in street
Castle Bromwich
Kelvin Ward, aged 50, was stabbed to death in Castle Bromwich, on April 18 last year amid a gang plot to murder his son at a KFC drive-thru
DWP PIP claimants could be owed up to £12,000 - see if you are owed money
DWP
PIP is awarded based on how your condition affects your day-to-day life
Martin Lewis says drivers face £1,000 fine from DVLA due to 'annoying' £14 rule
Martin Lewis
DVLA found more than 3.6 million people currently have an expired driving licence, which if caught, could see drivers slapped with a £1,000 fine
Air ambulance lands in Castle Vale as teen seriously hurt in 'unclear' incident
Castle Vale
Teenage male rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries at address off the High Street
The Apprentice
BBC The Apprentice's Phil admits 'big lie' after losing out in final
Phil Turner lost out to Rachel Woolford in the final, with Lord Alan Sugar choosing to back her boutique gyms rather than Phil's pies
Will Emi Martinez miss Aston Villa semi-final? Unai Emery handed blow as rule suspension rule explained
Football News
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Emi Martinez heroics book the club's place in the Europa Conference League semi-finals
Emi Martinez speaks out after Aston Villa penalty drama and gives opinion on his 'reputation'
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Emi Martinez speaks out after saving two penalties in shoot-out victory against Lille
BBC The Apprentice winner 2024 named as Lord Sugar slams other candidate's 'dangerous' admission
The Apprentice
Lord Sugar named his winner and viewers weren't surprised after the other candidate received a dressing down in the boardroom
Emi Martinez fires two-word Aston Villa message after controversial Lille penalty red card escape
Emiliano Martinez
Aston Villa news as Emi Martinez becomes the first player to react to Unai Emery's side reaching the semi-finals of the Conference League