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Black Country Live provides up-to-date news from the area, featuring a team of expert reporters. You can stay connected by following our dedicated channel on the BirminghamLive website, as well as our pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Black Country, named for its industrial heritage filled with soot, smoke, and coal, is located in the West Midlands and encompasses the towns of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.

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Priority signing, Bielik and possible exits: Birmingham City's transfer to-do list

1 day ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Brian Dick |Alex Dicken

SportopinionOur writers have given their takes on what business Birmingham City should complete this summerBirmingham City's Krystian Bielik with the League One trophyGet the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
Exactly when Popeyes is opening three West Midlands restaurants

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Emily Collis

Three new Popeyes restaurants are opening in Tyseley, Wednesbury and at The Fort shopping centreThree new Popeyes locations are opening in Birmingham and Wednesbury in May and June(Image: www.paulcarrollphoto.com)American fried chicken giant Popeyes has confirmed the dates and precise locations of three of its new West Midlands stores, including its first ever UK drive-thru.
New Look sell-out £28 chunky sandals shoppers are 'wearing to death' and find 'so comfy'

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Emily Collis

The best-selling black sandals are back in stock and shoppers say they're 'the most comfy shoes to have ever graced my feet'New Look's sell-out chunky sandals are back in stock(Image: Maureen McLean/REX/Shutterstock)Chunky sandals are a great option for shoppers who prioritise comfort as much as style. New Look's Black Leather-Look Chunky Sliders were a sell-out success when they first launched and they're back in stock online with a full size range available.
UK holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and Turkey warned they could lose £903

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | David Bentley

Brits have lost over £42.2 million to phoney getaway deals in the past year aloneHolidaymakers in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, in April 2025, as finance experts warned Brits to watch out for fake deals. May is now the busiest month for holiday fraud(Image: Getty Images)UK holidaymakers planning a getaway to top destinations such as Spain, Greece, France, Italy and Turkey are being warned they could lose £903.
Dunelm £20 'hotel' summer duvet has shoppers 'sleeping better' on warm nights

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Emily Collis

The Snuggledown Luxurious Hotel Summer Duvet is specifically-designed for summer nights and shoppers say it's 'made such a difference' to their quality of sleepThe Snuggledown Luxurious Hotel 4.5 Tog Summer Duvet from Dunelm(Image: Dunelm)Getting a comfortable night's sleep during the warm weather can be difficult, especially if you're prone to overheating, but Dunelm shoppers have found a £20 duvet they swear has made 'such a difference' and feels 'nice and cool' to sleep under.
From Birmingham City boos to transfer tug-of-war: The turnaround Blues didn’t see coming

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Alex Dicken

Oliver Burke failed to score in 23 appearances for Birmingham City during a loan spell from German side Werder BremenOliver Burke celebrates a goal for Werder Bremen against StuttgartThey say never fall in love with a loan player – and Birmingham City fans were never close to falling for Oliver Burke. Former Scotland international Burke was a late addition to the Blues party in the summer transfer window of 2023, arriving on loan from Werder Bremen to bolster the club’s attacking options.
Thousands of DWP claimants warned they won't get annual rise in benefit payments

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | David Bentley

Benefits have been uprated in line with inflation but people in two particular groups won't see any increaseThousands of people are being warned their Universal Credit payments will not go up this year in line with the annual upratingThousands of DWP benefit claimants in two groups won't see any extra money from the annual payment boost this year. Most DWP and HMRC benefits were given a 1.7 per cent inflation-based rise.
Birmingham City given permission to trade in new transfer window as EFL make statement

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Alex Dicken

Birmingham City will have two summer transfer windows to prepare for their Championship returnBirmingham City manager Chris DaviesBirmingham City will be allowed to sign players from June 1 after the EFL have announced a new transfer window for this summer. The EFL will allow clubs to trade from June 1 to June 10 to match the Premier League’s mini window before the Club World Cup.
'This is my 4th pair' - Next's £35 'comfortable all day' shoes in 7 colours

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Emily Collis

Shoppers say the dependable flat shoes are 'simple but stylish' and 'no blisters'The Forever Comfort Round Toe Leather Ballerina Shoes come in seven colours(Image: Emily Chaplin/BirminghamLive)A pair of comfy, smart-looking flats are a go-to for work or as an alternative to heels for dressy events and Next is selling a £35 pair that shoppers say are 'comfortable from day one' and 'do not rub'.
Birmingham city centre pub closes ahead of 'exciting new chapter'

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Robson McCallister

What's OnFood & DrinkBirmingham pubs and barsThe Birmingham pub named one of the 'cosiest' in the UK will shut in a few weeksThe Old Contemptibles announced the pub will close for a month(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)A city centre pub is closing for a month to 'begin an exciting new chapter'. The Old Contemptibles is a corner pub on Edmund Street which first opened as the Albion Hotel.