Predicting the is never easy, but the clever people over at the Met Office try their best—and they’re saying the chance of a hot summer is higher than normal this year. That’s straight after the warmest and sunniest sp...
Just in case you missed it, Joe Lycett, in his self-appointed role as the second city’s ambassador, has been visiting many of our city’s namesakes for ‘Joe Lycett’s United States of Birmingham’. The comedian visited eve...
‘The need for blood never stops.’ Those were the words of Gerry Gogarty, Director of Blood Supply at NHS Blood and Transplant, back at the start of May. But now, more than ever, there is an urgent plea for blood donors...
What I would give to have been alive in New York during the 1970s. To witness the rise of hip-hop, graffiti, and street culture would’ve been insanely cool. Thankfully, someone was there, as a striking new art exhibitio...
With a host of and brilliant breweries, it’s safe to say that Brummies love a beer or two. And, thanks to the NEC, this city has become pretty successful at hosting large-scale events. So it’s easy to understand why th...
When Passing Fancies (September 2022), the aim was always to create a cocktail bar that offers “approachable luxury” yet with “kitchen at a house party” vibes. It’s safe to say that The Custard Factory spot nailed both...
Couch is hardly a secret anymore. Having helped transform Stirchley into one of , since it opened in 2019, it has quickly established itself as one of s. So what’s got everyone’s tongues wagging about Couch? Well, firs...
When Joe Lycett, Birmingham’s self-appointed ambassador, shows up at your cafe to film, you must know you’re doing something right. But now that Bournville Cafe has been crowned the best cafe in Birmingham at the , ther...
When Kings Heath's How Brave is the Wren started, it was simply a caravan bookshop. But 10 years later, it’s one of Birmingham’s most beloved independent bookshops and even has its own children’s literature festival. WO...
Birmingham is famous for a lot of things: , Black Sabbath, Cadbury, , and the Industrial Revolution. It’s also one of the most exciting food destinations in the UK—and it's not just because of the either. From iconic I...