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From the sparkling heights of its skyline to the underground clubs powering its nightlife, Birmingham just wants to have fun these days. Or so says the ‘2026 Europe’s Best Cities Report’, which ranks Birmingham 57th out...
Look, I’ve never been the biggest dog person (don’t even get me started on doggolingo), but not even I can deny the impressiveness of Crufts. The world’s greatest dog show is home to only the world’s greatest dogs—with...
There is nothing quite like the magic of the movies, but not everyone can easily experience the joy of cinema. For those stuck at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, a big screen excursion just isn’t a possibility. That’s w...
The word on the street is that (while some say it never was). With a bit more financial flexibility, Birmingham City Council prepared to unleash the first balanced budget in three years last month (Tuesday, February 24...
Ali Campbell has one of the most recognisable voices in British reggae. His soulful, dulcet tones are key to hits like ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’, and ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’. So you can’t help b...
The who’s who of Birmingham was out last night (Monday, March 2) to celebrate the world premiere of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ at Symphony Hall—including Birmingham’s favourite son (and TV writer extraordinaire)...
The piano has to be the world’s most popular instrument. Whether it’s Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor or Let It Be by The Beatles, everyone can play a little of something on the ivories. Which is what has made Cha...
What’s this? has finally stopped, and in the midst of a Fool’s Spring, there’s some unusual glowing orb hovering above in the sky bringing warmth, light, and happiness—weird. The sunshine couldn’t have come at a better...
There’s a good reason why everyone from Tom Cruise to Jack Black to King Charles III is a fan of . The award-winning, Michelin Guide-approved restaurant on Newhall Street is one of the finest (a tough competition), but...
Ozzy Osbourne meant so much to Birmingham that it can be easy to forget the global influence the ‘godfather’ of heavy metal also had on the world. This weekend (Saturday, February 28), The BRIT Awards 2026 will remind u...