What makes an artisanal ? To the leading bakery trade magazine, British Baker, it is “where baked goods – such as sourdough, bread, buns, pastries, cakes and more – are made by skilled bakers by hand, often utilising lo...
Look, until right now, I’d never heard of kabaddi. But, after watching a few YouTube videos, it’s already my favourite sport - which is often labelled one of the world’s craziest, strangest, and most ancient. Just in ti...
How a French tyre company became the world’s most prestigious restaurant reviewers remains baffling. Everyone in the culinary world is desperate to appear in the , and even grab a star or three in the process. But its i...
Birmingham’s St Patrick's Parade was the first of its kind in Britain when it started in 1952. Over 80,000 people used to attend at its peak – making it the third biggest St Patrick’s Parade in the world too. But, after...
Six Nations is officially back from Friday, January 31, with England's first game against Ireland on Saturday, February 1. We'll be cheering on the Three Lions from the comfort of a pub and, lucky for us Brummies, there...
Birmingham has long been the UK city with the most restaurants outside London. But how much longer can the Second City hold on to this claim? Sure, restaurants come and go, but in recent years, we’ve already lost Carte...
Whether it's great masters of the past or cutting-edge artists working on the vanguard, there are few UK cities better for art lovers than Birmingham. You can see everything in the Second City, with exhibitions ranging...
There’s a reason that Birmingham is considered a in the UK for foodies. It is the birthplace of the , home to many restaurants, and carries a fantastic street food scene too. So we're not surprised to see so many Birm...
The introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland has been passed (Tuesday, January 21) by the House of Commons. MPs voted 352 to 75 (a majority of 277) i...
You’ll find BBC journalists all over the world. So who could be better to name the ‘best places to travel in 2025’? And, aware of the negative effects of over-tourism, this inaugural guide has highlighted destinations t...