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Birmingham is pretty good when it comes to pizza-making. We’re not trying to claim we’re the Naples of the North or anything… (Some have already argued we’re the , so we doubt Italy will be pleased to hear we’re ripping...
Is this really summer? The month of July has been a complete washout in Birmingham, while the rest of Europe has faced some (quite worryingly) scorching weather. It’s hard to imagine that we were having heatwaves in thi...
The West Midlands is a strange place for the second wave of ska to have taken root. This Jamaican genre, a precursor to reggae, was typified by speedy off-beat rhythms, blending Caribbean calypso with American R&B,...
Okay, we’ll admit it, we’ve been obsessed with Ozzy the Bull since he roared across the stage at the Commonwealth Games’ Opening Ceremony. It’s not really a secret but, like much of Birmingham, we can’t stop thinking ab...
British cuisine might be the big joke of the world, but there are three dishes we know that convince all naysayers: , a full English breakfast and fish ‘n’ chips. Originating from Spanish and Portuguese Jewish immigrant...
To say Birmingham is chocolate mad is an understatement. Chocolate is in our blood. It’s the birthplace of Cadbury - the second-largest confectionery brand in the world. While the area of Bournville was actually purpose...
Who can say no to tacos and tequila? Not us! In fact, it’s probably worth skipping out of work early for. Bill’s Bullring is shaking up its summer menu with tacos and tequila cocktail specials. And to celebrate this tac...
Adding to a roster of talent set to perform in Birmingham this year, Mike Skinner has announced the release of the first full-length album from The Streets in more than a decade. The English rapper also announced that t...
If there’s one thing we forget to do when the sun is shining, it’s to remember to eat enough. We’re often too busy running around and to cool off. But next time you’re enjoying a cocktail or two in the , make sure to...
Finding a lovely local restaurant in any neighbourhood is a must for getting to know an area. One the whole community can gather around, one that demands repeat visits and one that doesn’t cost a fortune to do so. Becau...