The West Midlands is set to take public control of the local bus network. National Express is the largest bus operator in the region, accounting for around 94% of bus journeys in the West Midlands. But it...
Earlier this year, Sharon Osbourne announced that Ozzfest would return in 2027 with two dates planned for Birmingham’s Villa Park—the very same venue that held Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ conc...
Forget the galleries and museums—some of Birmingham’s best art is hiding behind closed doors. But for two weekends every year, Birmingham Open Studios (BOS) welcomes the public inside for the city’s bigge...
In this city, it feels like we never stop talking about transport. From new train stations to metro extensions, traffic laws and electric scooters, there’s always something to moan about. But what if this...
The Roman god of wine lends his name to Bacchus Bar—which is hidden in the basement of the Burlington Arcade on New Street—so you can expect things to get a little weird down here. Dating back to 1398, th...
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone was introduced on June 1, 2021, to improve air quality by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from entering the city centre—with Birmingham City Council recently discovere...
This huge, all-weather playbarn just 45 minutes from Birmingham is throwing its first-ever family-friendly festival next week. Hockerhill Fest is made up of everything from outdoor bubble displays to inte...
The UK’s once-oldest working cinema, The Electric, has faced years of uncertainty since it permanently closed in 2024. Unlike its neighbour, The Crown, the 117-year-old Art Deco was later denied listed st...
You mention ‘Soho House’ to most people, and they’ll automatically think of the private members’ club in London. But the former home of Birmingham’s most influential intellectuals actually predates it by...
Today (Wednesday, August 12), the UK witnessed its greatest solar eclipse since 1999. The Moon covered more than 90% of the Sun, but despite looking spectacular, it was still just a partial eclipse. You w...