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Where were you in the 90s? Many Brummies could be found queuing outside the Que Club, which saw such legendary names as Carl Cox, the Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, Massive Attack, and many more DJs perfor...
This summer’s solar eclipse promises a striking celestial moment, but it also comes with one very important rule: never look directly at the Sun without proper protection. The UK Health Security Agency...
Joe Lycett is hosting an extra special, one-off performance to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Birmingham’s historic theatre, The Alexandra. An evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt...
The Midlands Rail Hub Alliance formed just last Christmas, but is already deep into massively upgrading Birmingham’s railway—this includes major upgrades between Bordesley and Birmingham Moor Street. Stil...
Birmingham’s joint tallest tower has reached practical completion. The 51-storey tower One Eastside now rivals the 155-metre The Octagon, which was completed only in September 2025. The new...
A brand-new mural that’s gone up in Digbeth is now giving 50% off rail travel to the capital. London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has partnered with local artist Joshua Billingham (aka Gent 48) to create a...
University College Birmingham has taken over the former Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant. UCB’s Birmingham College of Food will transform the iconic rooftop site (having suddenly closed last m...
Passengers are being advised to plan ahead of the August bank holiday weekend. Major HS2 construction works are happening from Saturday, August 29 to Monday, August 31, 2026, affecting rail services betwe...
As a girl who spends far more time than she cares to admit rummaging through the internet in search of budget-friendly flights to - quite literally - anywhere; it sure is lovely when the hard work is done...
Hot on the heels of a handful of heatwaves, the West Midlands has just been officially declared in drought - along with half of the country. The Environmental Agency has declared official droughts in seve...