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What's On News Stunning pictures lifts lid on Birmingham's southside district

City photographer Ross Jukes spent a year chronicling life in Birmingham's Southside district

Regional Affairs European restaurant stopped from opening in Birmingham

Licencing chiefs said it was likely to cause a 'public nuisance'

Worcestershire Festival celebrates the life of eminent composer Parry

This year is the centenary of the death of Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, one of the great 19th century British composers. A festival over the May Bank Holiday, is being held to mark the event.

Environment Charity encouraging people to go out and hunt wild flowers

Compared to previous generations children today are no longer encouraged to pick and play with wild flowers.

Victoria Square Queen Victoria statue to undergo spring clean

Famous city centre statue will be given a spruce up as part of Birmingham Civic Society's 100th anniversary celebrations

What's On News New coffee shop Cafe 1368 has opened at Birmingham's oldest pub Cafe offers modern twist on traditional pub breakfasts, brunches and lunches

What's On News This famous pub is set to reopen in May after unexpected closure

Plumbing problem turned into refurbishment opportunity at Jewellery Quarter pub

What's On News Shops left empty for two years at Fort Shopping Centre to finally be replaced by giant store

The out of town shopping centre is finally replacing empty shops

What's On News First look inside new Dirty Martini bar on Bennetts Hill

After an investment of £1.4 million, Dirty Martini opens on Bennetts Hill on Saturday, April 21

Commercial Property Davenports abandons plans to open new Jewellery Quarter bar

Former police station is back on the market as legendary brewery focuses attention on launching in Moseley

Fashion 12 affordable prom dresses including Topshop, ASOS, Miss Selfridge and more

Choosing the perfect prom dress can be tough, but we've got 10 of the best short and long dresses from Topshop, River Island, Virgos Lounge, ASOS and Miss Selfridge and more

Regional Affairs BBC to broadcast recreation of Enoch Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech in full

Broadcaster criticised over plans to re-create speech by Birmingham politician which many people say is deeply racist

Environment What birds are in your garden?

Did you take part in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch? Top spot went once again to the house sparrow.

Fashion Boohoo launch rainbow range TODAY- full of festival season must-haves from £6

The new collection is filled with dresses, T shirts and panelled pieces starting at just £6

Food & Drink Digbeth Dining Club to host regular street food markets at Brindleyplace

The award-winning street event will be hosting regular city centre lunchtime sessions

What's On News Indian Brewery to open new restaurant in Solihull

The popular Indian Brewery's second restaurant opens in August

Food & Drink A new bar and deli is opening in Kings Heath

The former owners of Mexican street food vendors Cafe Horchata are opening a venue in York Road

Regional Affairs Historic Moseley Road Baths to reopen to swimmers this weekend

Swimming baths will be open for the first time following a community take over

Car Reviews Hard to miss striking, bold design of new Hyundai i30 Fastback

Hyundai’s i30 Fastback looks set to be the most desirable of it stablemates

Fashion 7 Things every Bride to be NEEDS on their wedding essentials list this year

There will be other bits and bobs.... but we got you covered for the main bits you SHOULD have

Orchestra Of The Swan All-English programme for Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara

Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara is set to repeat an all-English programme at Worcester Cathedral joined by Baritone Roderick Williams.

Regional Affairs Sikh temple named alongside Stonehenge as top faith places

Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick has been included in a new list by Historic England of top ten places of faith and belief

Regional Affairs Bid to save Birmingham Airport's iconic Elmdon terminal

Campaigners say Birmingham's former terminal building it would make a great museum, restaurant and wedding venue

Food & Drink A new Greek deli is opening in Moseley this summer

All Greek will open on St Mary’s Row

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Worcestershire £1,895,000 Napleton House in Worcestershire Handsome period property, Napleton House, which sits in sits in Kempsey, Worcestershire, is in a spot that has proven popular over the centuries, says Alison Jones

Worcestershire £1,750,000 Blackmore Gardens in the village of Hanley Swan in Worcester Blackmore Gardens in Worcester is just packed with possibilities for an enterprising new owner, writes Alison Jones

Worcestershire Property of the Day: Keepers Cottage in Worcestershire Keepers Cottage is within easy reach of the village of Great Witley.

House & Homes Bell Hall in Belbroughton Bell Hall in Belbroughton

Warwickshire The magnificent Bell Hall in Belbroughton was built to impress The present Bell Hall in Belbroughton is believed to be the third property to be built on the grounds, dating to Victorian times.

Birmingham Town Hall The Birmingham choir that's not very vocal about its many triumphs!Founded in the 1880s, Birmingham Choral Union is still going strong. Christopher Morley finds them in fine voices ahead a concert at St Paul’s in the Jewellery Quarter

Marks & Spencer M&S confirms Walsall store closure date High street retailer says it will shut up shop at The Saddlers Centre in August as part of wider reduction in portfolio of stores

CBSO Concert hall's winning friends in high places As the Opening Festival of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire continues apace, Christopher Morley talks to its principal, Julian Lloyd Webber

The Cube Birmingham New bowling to launch at The Cube this summer Boutique operator Lane7 confirms it will launch its latest venture in The Cube in August

CBSO Sir Simon Rattle’s return is a highlight of CBSO’s season Some familiar faces are coming to Symphony Hall. Christopher Morley reveals the must-see classical concerts being staged in Birmingham

Creative BBC 'plan' as the region proves poor relation once more Campaign group criticises corporation again as just 1.9 per cent of corporation's network television budget is spent in the Midlands

Jewellery Quarter Comment: Jewellery Quarter factory conversion shows how it should be done Architect Joe Holyoak heaps praise on a small but well-executed renovation and suggests more projects should follow this example

Regional Affairs Former Birmingham bank riddled with asbestos Walls and ceilings declared unfit for purpose will need to be ripped out

Home Building work begins on the new McArthurGlen Designer Outlet village in Cannock This is the huge new shopping centre that's being compared to Bicester Village

What's On News When tickets for 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup go on sale Edgbaston to host five matches including England versus India next summer

Birmingham Post Business Awards HSBC UK backs Birmingham Post Business Awards as headline sponsor High street banking giant is moving thousands of staff to a new home in the city centre

Business News Birmingham Law Society networking event Birmingham Law Society networking event

Birmingham Post Business Awards Deadline extension to enter Birmingham Post Business Awards There is still time to finesse your nomination and submit it for the 2018 celebration of Greater Birmingham's business community

High Speed 2 HS2 appoints Crossrail chief as new chairman Sir Terry Morgan will take over the role next month after spearheading new Tube line in London

Education Newman University celebrates half century with special supplement Institute founded by Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman was founded in 1968 as a teacher training college