Rose Poulter

On the trail of Peaky Blinders, Black Sabbath and the perfect pint – an alternative guide to Birmingham As the Peaky Blinders film is released this week, we follow in the footsteps of the Shelbys, make a heavy metal pilgrimage and find the city’s best places to eat, drink and dance

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Check out some of Birmingham’s best bits.

Storm Goretti snow dump in Kings Heath, Birmingham. 8:15pm 9/1/26

New Year’s Day walk round Highbury Park, Kings Heath, Birmingham.

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

Something inside so wrong: Labi Siffre tells Tommy Robinson to stop using anti-apartheid anthem Exclusive: UK singer, 80, says it is ‘absurd’ as a ‘positive atheist, homosexual black artist’ for far right to claim his work

Such a lovely song. Hope the cease and desist is successful.

New tenant wanted for landmark stately home where hundreds said 'I do' Birmingham Council wants to find a new tenant for Highbury Hall amid fears of vacant building attracting yobs

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Highbury Hall dealt another blow. This is a fantastic asset which needs investment. #KingsHeath #Moseley #Landmark

It matters 👍🏻

Early morning inspection of ‘his’ garden.

Great to see The Flying Scotsman on the Severn Valley Railway near Bridgnorth. #raiway200

OMG!!

Reform UK fulfils pledge to scrap LTNs in its council areas as none exist All 10 council areas controlled by rightwing party tell the Guardian they have no low-traffic neighbourhoods

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👍🏻 and me out in the garden ☀️

Same!!

This weeks wildlife
#Birmingham

Businesses 'excited' as new railway station finally nears completion Work to build the Camp Hill Line stations at Kings Heath, Moseley and Pineapple Road is on track to finish by the end of the year

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Slow progress but it’s getting there - Kings Heath Station, Birmingham

Birmingham bin strike - council and Unite answer 15 key questions Unite the union and Birmingham City Council agreed to answer 15 questions posed by our readers - this is what they said

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One day late but this time with blue sky. #Birmingham #Cherryblossomday Day

No Sainsbury’s I won’t leave a review!!! Life’s too short. Have a nice day 😀

'Hidden gem' at risk of closure in 'third party' update from council Thousands of Birmingham residents have signed a petition to keep Kings Heath Park Garden Centre/Nursery open

Kings Heath Park garden centre in jeopardy #Birmingham
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A visit to Auschwitz in 2019. Very sobering. We should never forget or repeat.

Parakeets on the hunt for food. They’re usually seen flying high.

Love steam trains. This one at Lincoln is the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe #Railway200

‘When I show people this, they think it’s Mordor’: the architect viewing the West Midlands as a national park Birmingham City University thinktank imagines new approach to urban areas and land use across the region

Why not?

Happy Christmas 🥂 Good day for a walk.

Once upon a time Birmingham Airport was owned by the seven West Midlands Metropolitan Authorities, but now…..

If it snows, you have to post a picture, it’s the law 🤣

‘It’s overpriced tat’: Christmas markets divide opinion across the UK Residents and businesses complain about busy crowds, loss of trade, repetitive stalls and extortionate prices

Christmas Markets - love them or hate them?

It’s good over here

COMPETITION: I’ve got three copies of Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors to give away.

RT this before 10am on Monday.

I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁

I’m liking it over here. And no intrusive adverts.