Birmingham is renowned for its annual Christmas market, which is expected to consume the city centre for about two months, but what do you know about its Halloween Market? This could be the start of a spooky season trad...
An ever-present example of excessive glitz, grandeur and glory on the West End since 2022, one of London’s most glamorous theatre shows is ready to set the world on fire with its electrifying performances in 2025. The m...
It’s time to come clean that I have a fear of dogs. I’m sorry, but I can’t help it – I was bitten quite badly as a child – and I know this puts me at odds with most of the country. According to new research,...
We don’t have to whisper it any longer. Christmas is coming. It’s three months from now, so it’s time to start planning for markets, presents, decorations and, of course, light trails. Even the…...
Who’s been sleeping on Tropea then? The award-winning, Michelin Guide-approved and, generally, one of the best restaurants in Birmingham has been the talk of Harborne since 2021. But fans of the restaurant have been mis...
When XOYO opened its sister site in Birmingham last year, we were curious as to how it’d add its unique twist to the nightlife scene here. Since then, it’s brought countless big-name DJs to the West Midlands and support...
Mercury in retrograde, Jupiter returning, or even a super blue moon. People can place great importance on what’s happening in the skies above our heads, but I have no idea how we should interpret this. Like something ri...
So, I was out walking this morning when I realised the ground was covered in leaves – ****, it’s autumn, I realised, or near enough. We can quibble over the specifics another time, but you don’t have to be a meteo...
Chances are you’ve only ever heard of Castle Cary because of its train station – it’s the closest one to the Glastonbury Festival site. So you might be surprised to learn that the town itself is actually the best...
What is Christmas all about if not the food? Roast turkey, Yorkshire puddings, pigs-in-blankets, mince pies and that all-important leftovers sandwich. It’s best to plan well ahead when it comes to cooking on Christmas D...