The surreal sight of a 10-metre-tall mechanical bull greets anyone arriving in Birmingham via New Street. Ozzy The Bull became an instant Brummie icon when he arrived at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonw...
Aston Villa will face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup tonight (Wednesday, August 10, 2026). Having won its first European trophy in over 40 years at the end of last season, the Europa League winners will play t...
Two Birmingham legends have returned to the city centre after 10 years. Known for their huge impact on the Industrial Revolution and the English Enlightenment, respectively, James Watt and Joseph Priestle...
You don’t necessarily have to be a fan of Jane Austen or Bridgerton to enjoy afternoon tea, but it helps. Tuck into the ultimate English pastime with an array of dainty sandwiches, delicate cakes, scones...
Here’s a fact for you: Curry has a longer history in the UK than fish ‘n’ chips—with the first Indian restaurant opening in London in 1810. But it wasn’t until the mid-1970s that one of the nation’s most...
Wolverhampton’s Matt Hudson-Smith will compete in the men’s 400m in front of his own stand on Wednesday, August 12. With the UK hosting its first-ever European Athletics Championships at Birmingham’s...
The greatest solar eclipse the UK has seen since 1999 is happening on Wednesday, August 10. From about 6:15 pm to 8:04 pm, the Moon will cross in front of the Sun—with a maximum coverage of 92% at 7:11 p...
The UK had never hosted the European Athletics Championships before, but that’s all changed, as the major global outdoor track and field championships have now kicked off at the Alexander Stadium in Birmi...
Birmingham has an incredible food scene. Its food hygiene? Not so much. A new report, which analysed Food Standards Agency (FSA) data for almost 240,000 food businesses across the UK, has named the West M...
Birmingham is an undeniably fascinating city, but much of what makes it so interesting to the public is off limits throughout the year. It’s only during Birmingham Heritage Week, which now heads into its...