‘Probably the loveliest town in England’. That’s how Sir John Betjeman described Ludlow—and he was Poet Laureate of the UK for over a decade, so I’m inclined to believe him. But you don’t have to just tak...
Prost! Oktoberfest is returning to Birmingham for five whole weeks. The world-famous Bavarian festivities are taking over Albert’s Schloss in September—featuring Munich’s big six biers, Alpine feasting nd...
As someone who is learning to drive (my test is next month, eek), I know how difficult it can be constantly reading road signs—can I park here, can I drive down there, am I allowed in this lane? But Brumm...
You can grab brand-new high street clothes at charity shop prices at this superstore just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. Newlife sells surplus stock—saving it from going to landfill—at just a fraction o...
The West Midlands is set to take public control of the local bus network. National Express is the largest bus operator in the region, accounting for around 94% of bus journeys in the West Midlands. But it...
Earlier this year, Sharon Osbourne announced that Ozzfest would return in 2027 with two dates planned for Birmingham’s Villa Park—the very same venue that held Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ conc...
Forget the galleries and museums—some of Birmingham’s best art is hiding behind closed doors. But for two weekends every year, Birmingham Open Studios (BOS) welcomes the public inside for the city’s bigge...
In this city, it feels like we never stop talking about transport. From new train stations to metro extensions, traffic laws and electric scooters, there’s always something to moan about. But what if this...
The Roman god of wine lends his name to Bacchus Bar—which is hidden in the basement of the Burlington Arcade on New Street—so you can expect things to get a little weird down here. Dating back to 1398, th...
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone was introduced on June 1, 2021, to improve air quality by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from entering the city centre—with Birmingham City Council recently discovere...