The first civic university with a Royal Charter, it set itself apart from older institutions, forging a strong connection to the city and community.

From slum clearances to orphanages and onion fares - life is very different in Birmingham compared to the 1800s, but there are some aspects of life in our city that you may recognise ...

North Shropshire based Joule's Brewery says feedback has been 'overwhelmingly positive' about its plans for a £2million ...

Les Misérables' opening night was spectacular. A magnificent set transported the audience to 19th-century France from the moment the curtain rose. The entire cast delivered exceptional performances, ...

A grade II-listed Birmingham arcade which dates back to the 19th century will appear at Bond Wolfe's next auction with a guide price of almost £1m.

If the US Supreme Court rules any of Donald Trump’s executive orders unconstitutional then the scene is set for a ...

Of England’s 48 ceremonial counties, only two have no National Trust presence, which even for a 130-year-old organisation is ...

The craft brewery fans have spoken, and the final four semifinalists for The Detroit News Michigan Craft Brewery Bracket ...

A Grade II listed statue of railway pioneer Robert Stephenson is to go on show at a museum. The bronze 8ft 10in (2.7m) statue ...

From Founding Fathers to modern tech leaders, the idea of universal basic income has a long history. In fact, UBI has been ...