Black Sabbath Back To The Beginning Villa Park review - Ozzy reigns eternal From the moment the gates opened until a firework finale, the spirit of heavy metal soared in Birmingham today

What a day 🥹🖤 www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...

I bypassed a 'road closed' sign and ended up in an 'unreal' pub In my 38 years on earth I'm not sure I've enjoyed a beer garden this much

No entry? No problem for Bozzers. She's going anyway. www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

'Rest in p***' - pub unveils new 'memorial' in toilets with names you can wee on The Anchor in Digbeth has an all-new urinal with 100 names on

My favourite headline of the week! 😂🙃 www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

Robbie Williams snapped in Birmingham as he meets city 'legend' Robbie has collaborated with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi on his new song 'Rocket'

Robbie's been to Digbeth. www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...

I tried Joe Lycett's 'go-to' city cafe and it's as cheap as Wetherspoons It's named for the sophisticated city suburb Bournville and it's on the edge of trendy Stirchley

Given Bournville Cafe has been named among the best in some business awards, I wanted to remind you of the time I reviewed it. I SAY "reviewed". But I actually don't review it at all? Oh anyway, just read it bab x www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

Cinema that 'survived Luftwaffe' before becoming strip club listed The cinema was the first to show a 'talkie' in Birmingham after it opened in 1919

A Birmingham cinema that survived the Luftwaffe and later became a strip club and shisha lounge has been listed: www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Vision to completely transform 'important' city centre street Station Street is the home of the Electric Cinema as well as The Crown pub and The Old Rep Theatre

The little 🤘 and 🎥 on top of the Station Street sign are so cute 🥹🤩🖤 This is what Birmingham could be if the National Trust vision is to be embraced. Come see the full pics, plus statements from the National Trust and Birmingham City Council.

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Work begins on shop that's been sitting empty for years as London chain moves in The former branch of The Works has been shut for years and now a new retailer has begun transforming the space

After years of wondering what would become of this empty unit on New Street, the mystery is revealed: www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Ghost Utilita Arena Birmingham review: 'All that's left to do is repent' Brummies celebrated Easter in their thousands by engaging in an unholy ritual

Forgive me, Father, for I have SINNED! www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus... #Ghost #Skeletour #Skeleta #utilitaarena #birmingham

A new Birmingham indoor market is opening with an unusual twist After years of pop-up success, the market has found a permanent home in Digbeth

Great news for our alternative scene! www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Test how well you know Birmingham with our 'missing word' quiz Brummies, it's time to test how observant you are!

Think you know Birmingham? Then come and take this quiz I made for you! I erased a word from each of these pictures, you just have to tell me what the word is 😍♥️ www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Cast your vote as we search for the 'Best Cafe in Birmingham 2025' We're after the city's recommendation for the best cafe around

Which cafe is the best in Brum?! Cast your vote! www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

'Disbelief' as two Black Sabbath Villa Park tickets sell for £22,100 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were offering a pair of tickets for Back To The Beginning at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5

How incredible! www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...

Cafe bar with 'incredible' menu and beer garden to open on cool city street The Den is taking over the former House of Kards unit on Stirchley's cool Pershore Road

This sounds gorge. www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

I went to see Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Alexandra and clutched my pearls The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back in Birmingham and it's raunchier than ever

FILTH. Delicious, delicious filth. Who knew I was a prude after all? My review of Rocky Horror Picture Show last night:

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Huge brand announces New Street shop and 'amusements' after Muji vacates Bandai Namco Cross Store is the second UK branch from the entertainment company behind Tamagotchi, Tekken, Dragon Ball and more and it promises 'exciting new games, character merchandise and amusement...

This sounds mega! www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Dad who spent £6k on two Black Sabbath tickets says they're 'beyond priceless' Alex Jones, 46, bought two £2,932.50 tickets so he could share a 'father-daughter bonding' moment with Gwen, 17

Our Black Sabbath gig coverage, headed up by @bozzers.bsky.social is an advert for regional journalism. It shows the merit of having someone who cares writing about something. And people have noticed - we've had more than a million people read the stories www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Warning after over 120k people queue for Black Sabbath ticket as fans say 'scam' Within 16 minutes of going live, Ticketmaster announced that tickets to the show were 'limited'

My favourite kind of journalism is informative and caring. I give you this from @bozzers.bsky.social www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...

Tears as mum battling 'vile' stage 4 cancer fights for tickets to Black Sabbath Dedicated Black Country nurse Coz Smith, 63, was known as the 'Queen of the Mosh Pit' when she wasn't hard at work caring for her community. Now battling stage four cancer, she's fighting to see Black...

All hail the Queen of the Mosh Pit! 🥹😭🖤🤘 Cried interviewing Coz, cried writing this, could cry now thinking of it.

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#blacksabbath #ozzyosbourne #metallica #HeavyMetal #birmingham

Ozzy's Villa Park news made me weep - it's so much bigger than a Sabbath reunion The original Black Sabbath members are reuniting for a special gig in their home city of Birmingham, but it marks something more significant than that

Love the emotion bursting out of this as @bozzers.bsky.social reacts to the news of Ozzy's return to Brum. www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...

Ozzy's Villa Park news made me weep - it's so much bigger than a Sabbath reunion The original Black Sabbath members are reuniting for a special gig in their home city of Birmingham, but it marks something more significant than that

What a day 😭❤️ www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...

Great thread. I really am going to have to work harder to secure a statue of myself in town... Can't think of any other statues of 'real' women. Let me think!

Birmingham Light Festival's 50 event line-up includes lantern parade along canal A programme of light installations and events will span Birmingham city centre's streets and squares for four days in February

I am so excited about this! We need to make a plan of what we hope to see and do ❤️🤩

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I tried new Birmingham Bullring restaurant Pop Street and had to shut my mouth The four-in-one eatery has opened where Burger King used to be. After a run of bad luck at Bullring restaurants, I tried to keep an open mind

I've got a food review up today, of Pop Street at the Bullring. Come with me to try out the four-in-one spot that's replaced Burger King. www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

Ten best things I ate and drank in town in 2024 including £3.75 'potato heaven' From cracking cups of coffee to a plate full of rice and peas, these are the best things I spent my cash on this year

The ten best things I shoved in my trap in 2024.

At least, that is the headline I'd have gone for if I was editor x

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You should always expect poetry from me, friend! 😊

a helicopter is flying over a body of water with the words fly all visible ALT: a helicopter is flying over a body of water with the words fly all visible

Just a silly goose, aren't I?

Slipknot at Utilita Arena review - 'An unapologetic set for the purists' One line from frontman Corey Taylor proved to be divisive, testing our mettle through metal

"As a professional woman, I can't necessarily explain away a black eye at work by simply saying: 'They played Spit It Out'."

My review from the #Slipknot show in #Birmingham tonight:

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I went to the Bournville Artisan Market today and thought I'd film a little haul of what I bought, if you'd like to see 😊❤️🎄 www.instagram.com/reel/DDmeZ-m... #birmingham #birminghamuk #bournville #shoplocal #independentbirmingham

The quaint riverside Midlands village where Christmas never truly ends Have tea in Mrs Claus' kitchen, visit a twinkling emporium with brandy for Santa or meet the man himself in a grotto beside a world-renowned icon

So when are we going?! 😍😍😍 www.birminghammail.co.uk/travel/quain...