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Foodie Friday.

Halloumi & watermelon bulgur salad A satisfying vegetarian salad of contrasting flavours and textures. The salty cheese is cooled by crisp, sweet watermelon

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Birmingham's 'mini India' splashed with exotic flavours and thriving business The iconic road is a staple of South Asian culture offering food, shopping and independent businesses

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Urgent message to everyone with family members who have telecare or falls alarms It's the biggest overhaul of landline services in decades

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Inside eerie forgotten Birmingham cinema that's been left to rot for decades Hockley's former Palladium Cinema has been derelict for over half-a-century - but much of the interior of the structure remains intact

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The Stephen King Novel So Controversial It's Been Out of Print for 20 Years The prolific author regrets publishing this particular book.

We've added 2 new dates for some FREE family workshops. Phone us on 0121 464 1185 to book your place.

KIDS LIBBY BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Haunting Hour by R.L. Stine

The Haunting Hour Following his New York Times best - seller Nightmare Hour, R.L. Stine, America’s master of horror for middle - grade readers, has created another fantastically nightmarish collection of stories. These were written, as Stine says, in the hour “when lights fade, the real world slips into shadow, a...

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5 books that will help the transition to secondary school Poet, rapper and author Christian Foley recommends his favourite reads for children leaving primary school.

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This collection of books has been carefully curated by a team of teachers and children’s reading experts, who have tried and tested hundreds of titles in their primary school settings to bring you only the best of the best.

Best Books for Reception: Ages 4-5 Recommended Booklist Browse our list of 50 recommended books that children in Reception classes love to read, reviewed by teachers and matched to the age and stage of 4 and 5 year olds.

Take a looks at what sports and leisure activities Birmingham City Council has to offer.

Sport and leisure | Birmingham City Council Leisure centres and sport activities in Birmingham

Foodie Friday.

Self-Saucing Sticky Toffee Pudding Treat yourself to a classic sticky toffee pudding with minimal effort with this easy one pot one portion version.

The annual Mela will take place this weekend at Ward End Park, promising a massive funfair, kabaddi games, food stalls and musical performances from top South Asian artists.

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Birmingham Mega Mela to bring community together is 'about hope not hate' The annual Mega Mela will celebrate South Asian culture through live music, food stalls and traditional sports

Check what benefits you can get Get a quick idea of the benefits you can claim, including disability benefits and links to benefit calculators.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TOMORROWS SINGING FOR THE BRAIN HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

The 12 greatest living Brummies, ranked by Brummies These are the greatest living Birmingham celebrities, according to Brummies

Young Adult murder mysteries to read at any age Enjoying the BBC adaption of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder? You're sure to love our round-up of the best Young Adult murder mysteries.

KIDS LIBBY BOOK OF THE WEEK; The 13-Story Tree house by Andy Griffiths

The 13-Storey Treehouse The 13-Storey Treehouse is the first bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out-loud on every page.‘The kind of book I would h...

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Celebrate this great literary mind by exploring his childhood haunts, the inspiration for literary classics Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

Step into the magical world of JRR Tolkien Explore the childhood haunts of JRR Tolkien believed to be the inspiration behind his famous books. Start planning your visit at VisitEngland.

Lego Club is on today at 2:30