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Claims that Charlie Chaplin was born in a gypsy caravan in what is now a park instead of in London will not go away Black Patch Park in Smethwick will forever be aligned to Charlie Chaplin A new film exploring incredible claims that silent screen legend Charlie Chaplin was born in a Midland park has […]

A total of 190 shops are expected to be shut by 2027 Major UK high street chain set to close another 90 shops this month(Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Cancer Research UK is set to close a total of 90 locations this month, following a wave of closures in April. Yesterday Friday, May […]

Reporter Alice Sjoberg decided to visit what has been named online as ‘Birmingham’s best cinema’ to see if it is really that much better than other cinemas in the area I went to ‘Birmingham’s best cinema’ with recliner seats and food service I love going to the cinema – while I know it’s cheaper to […]

The Boots Mini Holiday Beauty Bag offers beauty fans a saving of over £100 16:54, 08 May 2026Updated 17:14, 08 May 2026 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Boots has launched the Mini Holiday Beauty Bag right in time for the summer […]

The chain was fined £737,000 Major UK supermarket fined £750,000 over dirty bakery A Morrisons has been fined £750,000 over a dirty bakery. The chain was fined £737,000 – cut from £1.1 million because of an early plea – and costs of £11,221.38, as well as a £2,000 victim surcharge. It came after a routine […]

The Pure Cotton Puff Sleeve Drawstring Waisted Top is new on Marks & Spencer’s website 17:28, 07 May 2026Updated 18:16, 07 May 2026 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The Pure Cotton Puff Sleeve Drawstring Waisted Top may be new on M&S’ […]

BirminghamLive reporter Jamie Brassington took on the Gladiator challenges and faced off against a contender from this year’s show 05:47, 07 May 2026 Reporter Jamie Brassington tackles the Gladiator Experience For fifteen minutes, I walked in eerie silence through the deserted corridors from Birmingham International to the NEC. The corridors were like the ones you’d […]

The summer holiday fragrance blends coconut milk, bergamot, pink pepper, lemon, ylang ylang, musk and cedarwood Jada Jones Content Commercialisation Editor 16:10, 06 May 2026Updated 16:46, 06 May 2026 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Maison Margiela’s Beach Walk perfume is 20% […]

Pret A Manger has revealed the location of its first-ever drive thru, spanning more than 2,000 square feet. 06:32, 06 May 2026Updated 06:48, 06 May 2026 Pret A Manger makes ‘first ever’ change for thousands of UK customers Pret has launched its first ever drive-thru off a major UK motorway. Pret A Manger has revealed […]

The supermarket chain hopes to improve partnerships with British suppliers, it says. 15:53, 05 May 2026Updated 16:32, 05 May 2026 Aldi announces major fruit change in ALL stores from May 21 Aldi has announced a major change to blackberries in ALL stores this month. The supermarket chain hopes to improve partnerships with British suppliers, it […]