You might think our Birmingham is one of a kind, but there are actually 18 other Birminghams in the world. Now, Joe Lycett, in his self-appointed role as the second city’s ambassador, is on a mission to visit some of th...
Summer’s almost here, and we’re dreaming of all the great things that come with it: We’re talking , BBQs, , holidays, , and wherever else you can think of to cool down. But while we can’t promise perfect weather, there’...
Penguin is a behemoth in the bookselling world. In the 1930s, it became beloved for bringing inexpensive paperbacks to the masses. Now, 90 years later, it is by far the UK's largest publisher (as part of Penguin Random...
Let’s face it: The isn’t what it used to be. From rising costs to lower turnouts, and a million other challenges faced by promoters, we’ve seen a wave of significant UK festival cancellations in recent years. That’s wh...
I’ve tried every hangover cure there is: coconut water, paracetamol, raw egg yolk, a Bloody Mary, miso soup, but nothing hits the spot like a bacon sarnie and a bottle of Coca-Cola. Of course, the best cure is preemptiv...
From the annual Midlands Comic Con to its countless retro gaming bars and board game cafes, there’s no hiding the fact that Birmingham is a city full of nerds. But there’s no better activity for Brummies to put their pu...
Easter isn’t only about chocolate—there’s hot cross buns too—but mostly it's about chocolate. And, if you’ve got a particularly sweet tooth for chocolate Easter eggs, then we’ve got the opportunity for you! Aldi has lau...
Look, I love my job. Where else could I write silly little words about the city I love every day and get paid for it? But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its own unique stresses. It’s not all croissants and conce...
Everybody dreams of that perfect spot: tranquil, natural and private. Somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of Birmingham, but not too far away. Well, your dreams may have come true, as Midlands Open Water is as cl...
London’s a washout. It always has been, and always will be. Sure, we’ve enjoyed a spot of sunshine here and there in March, but this country’s default is . So we may as well embrace it with the infamous April showers ar...