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You think was tough? You’ve no idea how bleak could get. Luckily, the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is looking to brighten up your winter evenings a little with a magical lantern parade. In its second edition, Light Up F...
Of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only one still stands today (the Great Pyramid of Giza). Such is the fleeting nature of life. While many modern wonders have also been put forward—including Christ the Redeemer...
For years, the chaos, disorder and unregulated environments of pop-up Ramadan street markets have plagued Birmingham’s Coventry Road. But has Ramadan Streets found the answer to this problem? Last year’s inaugural event...
Loathe 'em or love 'em, flatshares are an essential part of the Birmingham experience. Whether you're moving in with friends or finding people online to live with, in the early days of living in a city like Brum, flatsh...
Almost two-and-a-half years after issuing a section 114, in effect declaring itself bankrupt, resulting in spending cuts and sales of assets, Leader Councillor John Cotton has today (Tuesday, February 3) declared Birmi...
Every city dreams of being ‘walkable’. Passing endless iconic landmarks on your way to the city’s shops, cafes and restaurants. That’s what citylife is all about, isn’t it? But not everywhere can be Florence, Bath or ev...
It's certainly not unusual for you to find me over here partaking in a bit of transport talk. But whilst I'm usually waxing lyrical about the UK's "trusty" network of trains, buses, and bikes; today I'm pushing the boat...
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK and Ireland tours and an Amazon Studios award‑winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie retur...
I still believe… With the taste of defeat still on the tongues of many England fans after the 2024 Euros, it’s understandable why so many of us aren’t super-excited about the FIFA World Cup 2026 (among other legitimate...
Just knowing that a 5pm sunset in Birmingham is just around the corner is putting a smile on my face. This is England, not Scandinavia, and anything earlier than that should be illegal. Why am I, a grown adult, thinking...