The UK’s second-best family walk is right here in Birmingham. Arguably the most popular park in the city, Cannon Hill Park has everything from acres of green space to a theme park designed for young child...
Born in the Punjab region of India, in what is now Pakistan, Balraj Khanna’s early years were shaped by Partition, but he later found himself living his life in post-war Britain—through themes of migratio...
The independent food hall, Society Birmingham, is turning one next week and is celebrating with £1 dishes, a birthday-cake-inspired cocktail, and a special Society-themed quiz. Taking place on Friday,...
Birmingham is set to host a brand-new, major vegan festival this November. Whether you’re vegan, just vegetarian, or only a food fanatic, Birmingham Vegan Festival will be packed full of lots of delicious...
The UK government has announced £409m for the West Midlands to build thousands more council, social and affordable homes. As part of a new programme to move families in temporary accommodation or on housi...
When fleeing the Battle of Worcester, Charles II hid from Oliver Cromwell’s troops at Moseley Old Hall on his way to mainland Europe. He then spent the next nine years until the restoration of the monarch...
And so it begins. School summer holidays end. The days get shorter. Then it’s light-jacket weather, and before I know it, I can’t leave the house without seven layers on, and I forget what the sun looks l...
No one can stop the runaway success that is the Christmas classic, ‘The Polar Express’. The magical tale of a train heading for the North Pole that picks up a boy questioning his belief in Santa Claus has...
No one’s going to say no to free pizza and Negronis, are they? This September, the Manchester-born pizzeria Rudy’s is turning Negroni Week (September 21 to 27) into a month-long celebration—including at B...
If you’re after somewhere to eat out with all your mates, somewhere with a huge amount of space with enough variety to satisfy all your needs, then a food hall is often your best bet. They’re a dime a doze...