Black Country news and blogs Thursday 19 October 2017
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Quality Street fans delighted as Nestle brings back Toffee Deluxe 
Walsall Advertiser 19 Oct 17
The decision to remove the sweet – a toffee wrapped in milk chocolate – caused dismay…
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Jazz duo Jacqui Dankworth and Charlie Wood returning to the Lichfield Guildhall
Lichfield Live 19 Oct 17
Jazz favourites Jacqui Dankworth and Charlie Wood are returning to the Lichfield Guildhall.
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The Royal Blasphemy, 19 Oct 2017
Live Brum: What's on tomorrow 18 Oct 17
19 Oct 2017 – Rock Pop at Suki 10c…
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Supermarkets are SLASHING the price of Baileys for Christmas
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
Christmas may seem like weeks away – but you need to get prepared…
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Mum fuming after receiving £1.50 present her in-laws CHIPPED IN to buy
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
The mum concerned seems upset with both the cost and the thought behind her the present…
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Best Christmas jumpers 2017 including Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, prosecco and gin designs from Next, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Amazon
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
Super-cool designs this year include Star Wars, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, prosecco and gin…
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John Holt Tribute Band, 20 Oct 2017
Live Brum: What's on tomorrow 18 Oct 17
20 Oct 2017 – Rock Pop at Old Oscott Working Mens Club…
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Harry Potter exhibition to feature broomsticks and crystal balls
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
Rowling praised the Library, saying it had done an incredible job…
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New Show: Gengahr
Hare and Hounds 18 Oct 17
We’re delighted to announce that the North London indie four piece Gengahr , are set to perform at the Hare Hounds on Thursday 26th April 2018.
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Disney On Ice 2017 in Birmingham – tickets, dates, start and finish times and what to expect
Sunday Mercury 18 Oct 17
All your favourite classics and characters inDisney On IcepresentsPassport to Adventure at Arena Birmingham…
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Happy Diwali 2017 – the best wishes, messages and greetings for the Festival of Lights
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
What is Diwali, what day is it and how to people celebrate? What are the best messages to celebrate the event…
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What is Diwali, when is it and why does the date change every year?
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
All you need to know about the Festival of Lights dates for 2017 and 2018 and what happens on each of the five days…
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Birmingham’s first chocolate cafe and bar is opening in New Street
Sunday Mercury 18 Oct 17
Hotel Chocolat bar cafe will serve pastries, cakes as well as TEN different types of hot chocolate…
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When is Diwali 2017? What day is the Festival of Lights and how is it celebrated?
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
The Festival of Lights is here – here’s everything you need to know…
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How to get a FREE Subway for World Sandwich Day
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
Get a free Subway roll for World Sandwich Day – this is what you need to do…
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B&M has started selling a Christmas advent calendar filled with PRINGLES
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
Costing 7.99, it comes with 12 40g tubs of Pringles…
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Happy Diwali 2017 – the best wishes, quotes and greetings for the Festival of Lights
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
What is Diwali, what day is it and how to people celebrate? What are the best messages to celebrate the event…
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Sainsbury’s toys | The best of the half price toy sale 2017
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
Sainsbury’s launch pre-Christmas toy sale and shoppers are going crazy for Barbie, Peppa Pig, Disney, Transformers and more…
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New USA-inspired beauty spa opens in Birmingham – FOR KIDS!
Sunday Mercury 18 Oct 17
Kandy Girl in Kingstanding says it is offering a wide range of beauty treatments for children aged three to 16…
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Bonfire night and fireworks events in Wolverhampton 2017
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
The best events near, or in, Wolverhampton…
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An introduction to cartoon drawing for kids with Beano artist Laura Howell
Newhampton Arts Centre 18 Oct 17
If you like drawing – or even if you think you can’t draw at all – this family friendly cartooning class with Beano and Regular Show artist Laura Howell is for you.
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This amazing LEGO safari is coming to Birmingham
Sunday Mercury 18 Oct 17
BrickLive at Birmingham NEC will include life sized safari animals…
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10 IKEA hacks you’ll love to try
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
From a 1.50 storage solution to a bench made from shelving, here are some of the most innovative things you can do with IKEA furniture…
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Singer to perform Michael Buble tribute evening at Lichfield’s Cathedral Hotel
Lichfield Live 18 Oct 17
Lawrence Penn The sounds of Michael Buble will be on offer at a tribute evening in Lichfield.
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Review: A Kick in the Baubles at the Lichfield Garrick
Lichfield Live 18 Oct 17
I have to hand it to the Lichfield Players – in all the years I’ve been watching them their knack of finding just the right play has never faltered, and cleverly here they’ve even managed to sneak in a humdinger of a Christmas classic that’s …
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Review: The Addams Family at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is frightfully good fun for all the family
Walsall Advertiser 18 Oct 17
A stellar cast provide a feast of fun and solid vocals in this musical version of The Addams Family…
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Orionid meteor shower 2017 – when is it and how to watch ‘most beautiful’ shooting stars
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
Be sure to catch a glimpse of the Orionids, which NASA calls ‘one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year…
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New Show: Boat To Row
Hare and Hounds 17 Oct 17
We’re pleased to announce that Boat To Row will be performing at the Hare Hounds on Sunday 17th December for a Christmas Special show! Boat To Row are known for delivering an intricate set woven with strings and vocal harmonies, layered with an …
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Madagascar characters to come to Birmingham in new stage musical
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
Favourites like Alex the lion and Melman the giraffe will be at the New Alexandra Theatre…
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Santa’s Grottos in Birmingham: Where to find Father Christmas
Sunday Mercury 17 Oct 17
Dates, prices and details on grottos and events at Alton Towers, West Midland Safari, Drayton Manor, Botanical Gardens, Cadbury World and more…
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The best places to eat in Birmingham for Diwali celebrations
Sunday Mercury 17 Oct 17
Our guide to the best restaurants to celebrate Diwali in style…
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Best places to pick pumpkins near Birmingham for Halloween
Sunday Mercury 17 Oct 17
Pick your own pumpkin farms and pumpkin events near you for Halloween 2017 – but how long do pumpkins last…
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This Birmingham bar has been named the best place for gin in the UK
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
It has won Best Gin List for its 140 different types on offer…
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How you can get a job working as a PIZZA TASTER
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
Bath Pizza Co is looking for an experienced pizza connoisseur who has a love for wood-fired flavours…
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Aldi is now selling gin and tonic mince pies
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
If you want to eat mince pies this Christmas without putting on too many pounds, you might want to opt for an alcohol-infused one…
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MCM Birmingham Comic Con 2017 – guests, tickets, dates and opening times for the November show
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
Get your costumes ready! The MCM show happens twice a year – and the second one is coming up very soon…
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A wine lovers’ festival is coming to Birmingham
Sunday Mercury 17 Oct 17
The Love Wine festival will take place in the city centre in November…
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Bear Grylls Adventure attraction announced for the NEC
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
Adventure park planned for the NEC by TV star Bear Grylls…
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Why Birmingham Town Hall was lit up pink and blue
Sunday Mercury 17 Oct 17
It was to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week…
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See inside new Grand Central restaurant Mowgli fitted with swings instead of chairs
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
The bohemian style restaurant and cocktail bar will officially open on Wednesday, October 18…
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Life and music of Frank Sinatra to be celebrated in show at the Lichfield Garrick
Lichfield Live 17 Oct 17
A show celebrating the life of Frank Sinatra is coming to the Lichfield Garrick.
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Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott announce Forest Live gig
Walsall Advertiser 17 Oct 17
And they’re bringing a special guest…
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Gary Barlow announces TWO Birmingham solo shows – how to get tickets
Sunday Mercury 17 Oct 17
The tour will see Gary play intimate venues across the UK…
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Artist Dennis Harper to exhibit work at Shenstone Community Library
Lichfield Live 17 Oct 17
An artist will see his work go on display in Shenstone.
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Kids Funny Things Pass
Newhampton Arts Centre 17 Oct 17
For a laughter filled week, we are offering a Kids Pass that will save you money and keep you giggling.
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Danielle Lloyd reveals how she defeated her postnatal depression
Walsall Advertiser 16 Oct 17
The former WAG who recently gave birth to fourth son Ronnie, has a history of suffering from the crippling condition…
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Danielle Lloyd reveals how she defeated her postnatal depression
Walsall Advertiser 16 Oct 17
The former WAG who recently gave birth to fourth son Ronnie, has a history of suffering from the crippling condition…
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How Birmingham International Marathon runner got his McDonald’s BEFORE the finish line
Sunday Mercury 16 Oct 17
Michael Benbow hatched a cracking plan to eat a McDonald’s before finishing his first marathon…
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The top 5 things to do in Birmingham this weekend
Sunday Mercury 16 Oct 17
From Disney on Ice to Nativity! The Musical, here’s what’s on from October 20-22…
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The 25 best fancy dress pictures from Birmingham marathon and Great Birmingham Run 2017
Walsall Advertiser 16 Oct 17
Fancy dress outfits spotted during the Birmingham International Marathon 2017 and the Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon 2017…