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Family? Presents? Nah, if you ask me, Christmas is all about the good food. I’m talking roast turkey, Yorkshire puddings, pigs-in-blankets, mince pies and that all-important leftovers sandwich on Boxing Day. But if you’...
The UK’s most beloved dance group, Diversity, which rose to fame after winning Britain's Got Talent, is to open a new dance studio in Birmingham city centre next month. The new spot, based in the city’s Jewellery Quarte...
The incredible Kevin Parker, AKA Tame Impala, has announced a major UK and European tour in support of his fifth full-length album, 'Deadbeat', including a huge gig at Utilita Arena in Birmingham. The tour kicks off in...
A friend once complained to me that the problem with UNIQLO is that everybody, everywhere, is suddenly stylish. True fashionistas as struggling to stand out now that the Japanese clothing brand has brought its simple e...
We're big fans of an ice-cold Guinness, and with autumn and winter coming in thick and fast, that's how we want the black stuff. There's also the matter of a little Netflix show called coming out. So whilst our minds a...
has revealed the 2026 line-up, offering another genre-blurring, star-studded showcase at Parc del Fòrum from June 4-6 next year. This year’s festival pushed bold new headliner combinations while giving ample room for...
A neglected and uninviting pedestrian subway in Birmingham city centre has been transformed into a vibrant, welcoming throughfare. The Livery Street Subway transformation has been revealed today (Thursday, September 25)...
While the term “Birmingham’s creative quarter” feels more like a phrase made up by real estate developers than anything locals use, it does show how far has come. Once one of the most industrialised areas in the city,...
All is good pizza, but Pizza Pilgrims makes gooooooood pizza. Having built quite the following in London, the Neapolitan pizza specialists are heading to the West Midlands. Set to open their very first Birmingham pizze...
In nearly two years on Vyse Street, Tranquil 1992 has gained a loyal following serving authentic Vietnamese coffee from its modest venue. The independent café has now made the bold step of moving into a larger, more pro...