Birmingham Now Has Its Very Own Beach With Sandy Shores And Funfair Rides – And It’s Free To Enter
One of the worst things about Birmingham is that it has no beaches. Sure, there are some incredible coastal towns and beaches not that far…...
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Bob Dylan Announced His New UK And Ireland Tour This Year – Including A Massive Phone-Free Show Near Birmingham
Following the triumph of his ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour, The legendary 84-year-old singer-songwriter has released his UK and Ireland Tour dates. Bob Dylan is playing a number of shows around the US this sum...
A Week Of FREE Classical Music Performances In Unexpected Places Is Happening In Birmingham This July – Here’s When And Where To Catch It
While many may feel classical music is old-fashioned and boring, it still finds surprising ways to excite audiences. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra continues its commitment to reach new audiences across the W...
A Mini ‘Smurfs’ Art Trail Has Taken Over Birmingham – With Smurftastic Murals To Find From The NEC To Knighthead Park
It’s incredible to think that The Smurfs are over 60 years old. What’s even more incredible is that these tiny, blue people as still deeply ingrained in the pop culture—with another reboot film, ‘Smurfs’, on the way thi...
The 100ML Liquids Rule Has Been Scrapped At Birmingham Airport – You Can Now Carry Up To X20 The Amount In Your Hand Luggage
Birmingham Airport has become the first airport to end the long-standing 100ml liquids rule. Introduced in 2006, after a foiled attempt to smuggle liquid explosives on transatlantic flights, it meant that only liquids,...
UK Drivers Over 70 Face New Licence Renewal Rules From July 2025 – Here’s What’s Changing
Starting in July 2025, drivers in the UK aged 70 and over will face significant updates to the driving licence renewal process, reflecting the government’s focus on road safety and the wellbeing of an aging population....
You Can Skip That Holiday To The Greek Islands – This Brand New Fine Dining Spot Is Opening In Birmingham Very Soon
The Greek chef, Diane Kochilas, once said, “Greek food is not about complexity, but about a perfect balance of ingredients.” Promising a fine dining experience that celebrates the perfect harmony of sea and land, Cylla...
It’s Going To Be Hotter Than Ibiza In Birmingham This Weekend – As A Yellow Heat Health Alert Issued Across The West Midlands
Cancel your holiday plans. There’s nowhere better for catching a suntan this weekend than the UK. It’s going to be hotter than Ibiza, Corfu, Naples, Lisbon and hundreds of other places in Europe—with it looking like tem...
Hundreds Of Free Iced Drinks To Be Given Away In Birmingham This Month – Here’s Where & When You Can Get Your Hands On One
It’s a hot one outside today, and it’s only about to get hotter—so why not try to beat the heat with an iced cold drink? If you can hold out until the end of the month, speciality coffee roaster and café brand 200 Degre...
Every UK Mobile Phone Will Receive An Emergency Alert Message This September – Here’s When It Will Happen And What It Will Say
After introducing the UK-wide Emergency Alerts service in 2023, the government is preparing to conduct another nationwide test of the system for all mobile phone users this year. Similar to the previous trial held on Ap...