There are two types of holidays: The laidback, lie-on-a-beach-for-a-week getaway and the fast-paced, squeeze-as-much-in-as-you-can city break. There’s always room for both, but city breaks in Europe are often the quicke...
We’re no strangers to a big Ferris wheel in Birmingham. Every winter, we’ve become accustomed to the near-iconic Christmas wheel in Centenary Square. With stunning views across Birmingham’s skyline, it’s a yearly highli...
We all know Digbeth is pretty special. One of the most interesting, exciting and creative quarters in Birmingham, it’s home to an array of exciting bars, unique shops, brilliant street food and incredible artists. And i...
Where’s Birmingham’s green-fingered community at? The eternal wet weather has sent many of us into hiding these past few months, but my garden and I are ready for some much-needed sunshine. Thankfully, the BBC Gardeners...
Out near Coleshill, between Birmingham and Coventry, you’ll find a Grade I listed, country manor on the banks of the River Blythe. You won’t have likely been to see it, however, in its very nearly 400-year-old history,...
If there’s one topic we all go wild for it is outdoor swimming. Every summer, every Brummie is looking for a quiet water spot to cool off in. The only issue is that no river in England is free from pollution and staying...
The last time we said the Northern Lights would be visible in Birmingham we might’ve told you a small lie. Thanks to acclaimed artist Dan Acher and his spectacular light installation, we all saw the aurora borealis outs...
May had a rocky start, but the sun is finally out in Birmingham. So where’s our nearest beer garden? Nothing beats sitting outside in the warm weather with a cold pint and good company. The only difficulty is where to g...
When you think of Birmingham, you think of the balti. The iconic Brummie curry – cooked quickly over a high heat, like a stir-fry – that originated in the mid-70s is synonymous with our city. It even lends i...
It’ll be beer gardens galore when Euro 2024 rolls around this summer. We’ll cheer on England with a cold, crisp pint in the sunshine no matter the outcome at this year’s tournament – but who doesn’t want a few ext...