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Too often am I at a club, festival, or gig these days when the bright-glowing screen of a mobile phone blinds my eyes and ruins the vibe. Well, a brand-new electronic music festival wants us to reconnect w...
When the ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids of Giza, Birmingham was little more than a dense forest. In fact, the Second City wouldn’t be founded until 2,000 years after the country’s capital, Cairo. In...
The State Pension age in the UK is set to rise from 66 to 67 starting this year affecting millions of people approaching retirement. While this change may feel sudden to some, it has actually been in...
You could now be banned from driving for refusing to repay any benefit debts. These new powers for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) mean anyone who has stopped receiving benefits but still refus...
Have you been to see the ‘world’s first book town’ yet? A bibliophile’s paradise, it’s not only home to dozens of bookshops, but also a world-famous literary event. But if you can’t face a two-hour drive...
With the West End performances of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ near their end—The London Palladium (until Saturday, September 5, 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday, October 16, 2026 to Saturday, Janua...
Birmingham’s favourite son, Joe Lycett, has announced his first major tour in 5 years, including two sets of shows at two separate locations in the Second City. The ‘Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wic...
The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill is one of Birmingham’s most iconic restaurants. Located on the 25th floor of The Cube, it boasts the most beautiful views over Birmingham’s skyline, or it...
The UK is set to experience further bouts of intense, tropical-style thunderstorms later this week, following a dramatic surge in lightning activity across the country. More than 29,000 lightning stri...
Planning to jet off this summer with easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 or TUI? Before you load up your hand luggage with snacks and drinks, it’s worth knowing that not everything is allowed onboard. From hot drinks...