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A year ago, Birmingham’s legendary Jewellery Quarter—an area responsible for 40% of all jewellery made in the UK—was designated ‘World Craft City’ status. Now, in recognition of its rich heritage, skilled...
BIMM Birmingham is set to host its inaugural Backyard Summer Festival this Thursday, June 4. Students from Performers College, MetFilm School, and BIMM Music Institute Birmingham will come together for a d...
The government has announced a major overhaul of England’s fit note system, launching new pilots aimed at replacing what ministers call a “broken” process with something more focused on helping people sta...
Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables continues to prove itself as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals made. With its iconic songs and heartbreaking tale set in revolutionary France, Les Mis co...
The first Great British Railways-branded train has been unveiled, marking a symbolic step towards the government’s long-promised overhaul of the UK rail network. A Southern Class 387 train in Brighton...
If you're anything like me, staying cool is top of the to-do list today. The hottest May day was recorded yesterday, breaking the previous record by a whole 2 degrees. And it seems these soaring temper...
Birmingham’s most iconic bus, the legendary No. 11, is now 100 years old. Known as Europe’s longest bus route, the service covers a 27-mile (43 km) route that runs all the way around the outer circle of B...
You want a nice, calming and gentle wild swim? You go to Midlands Open Water. You want the complete opposite of that? You go half a mile up the road for an adrenaline-fuelled splash about at the UK’s bigge...
Today (May 22), The Script has shared their new single Man In The Arena - the first taste of their new album, The User’s Guide To Being Human, which follows on 14th August 2026. Adding to the announcement...
Well, it’s in. Thomas Tuchel has named his England team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, and there are plenty of shock exclusions and inclusions—where’s Grealish!? But there’s no time to dwell on tha...