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It’s safe to say that Birmingham loves a bull. Be it Ozzy or Perry, this obsession is never-ending, but it all started not that long ago with the now-iconic Bullring Bull. Arriving in 2003, Laurence Broderick’s 7ft bron...
Predicting the UK weather is never easy, but the clever people over at the Met Office try their best—and they’re saying the chance of a hot summer is higher than normal this year. That’s straight after the warmest&helli...
Birmingham is used to having the biggest names in music play in the city, but not many come much more anticipated than Canadian superstar Drake, who has just announced four new UK dates for his upcoming world tour, incl...
Would you believe us if we told you that big-name artists like The Smiths, The Streets and Duran Duran have used Birmingham as inspiration for some of their biggest tunes? Yeah, neither would we, but it’s true! A...
Today (May 30), Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone has announced his autumn 2025 arena tour, which features a Birmingham date. Kicking off on October 23 in Belfast, the tour includes stops across the UK,...
‘The need for blood never stops.’ Those were the words of Gerry Gogarty, Director of Blood Supply at NHS Blood and Transplant, back at the start of May. But now, more than ever, there is an urgent plea for blood donors...
There’s something magical about an old fairground ride that a modern theme park can’t quite capture. Is it the warm colours, Victorian charm, or simple thrills? Or, maybe, it’s that these nostalgia-laden rides contain h...
What I would give to have been alive in New York during the 1970s. To witness the rise of hip-hop, graffiti, and street culture would’ve been insanely cool. Thankfully, someone was there, as a striking new art exhibitio...
With a host of beautiful pubs and brilliant breweries, it’s safe to say that Brummies love a beer or two. And, thanks to the NEC, this city has become pretty successful at hosting large-scale events. So it’s easy…...
When Passing Fancies opened almost three years ago (September 2022), the aim was always to create a cocktail bar that offers “approachable luxury” yet with “kitchen at a house party” vibes. It’s safe to say that The Cus...
