Whether you’re curious about the West Midlands’ industrial past or just a huge fan of Peaky Blinders, you won’t come closer to Birmingham’s past than at the Black Country Living Museum. One of the we've ever seen, you’...
It’s the summer holiday season and many of us have been or soon will be popping across the Channel to mainland Europe for a hard-earned break. (We just got back from Greece, thanks for asking.) Since leaving the EU in 2...
There are few finer cooks hailing from Birmingham than Glynn Purnell. The so-called ‘Yummy Brummie’, Michelin-starred and TV chef, is one of our city’s most brilliant residents. Purnell's has stood on Cornwall Street si...
It’s been a long time since the UK was a slave to cheap and watery lager. (Though we still love finding a now again.) These days everyone is a craft beer connoisseur. Able to appreciate the hoppy notes and sour aromas...
The weather might not be looking that great in Birmingham right now, but once the heatwaves start up again everyone will be flocking to our nearest and to soak up some rays. Because when the sun is shining, there’s now...
It seems Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana are like buses. You wait ages for one to arrive then two turn up at once! But we’re thankful all the same. Close behind the opening of its back in February, it will be opening a new piz...
We never felt more proud of Birmingham than during the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Whether it was the jaw-dropping opening ceremony, the thrilling games, or the hospitality extended to visitors, we showed the best of . It...
There’s one thing we can rely on during these trying times and that’s a relaxing pint. But the cost of living crisis has not been kind to anyone’s wallet. A cheap drink in Birmingham is becoming harder and harder to fin...
It’s the sort of promise we always make to ourselves before a holiday: to spend less time on our phones and live in the moment. Do we actually ever keep it? Of course not. We take photos, message our friends, read fashi...
I believe in miracles! The Full Monty play, based on the 1997 smash hit British comedy film, is heading to The Alexandra in Birmingham in January 2024. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film on a major national to...