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With a host of 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 to understand why th...
When Passing Fancies (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 Custard Factory spot nailed both...
Couch is hardly a secret anymore. Having helped transform Stirchley into one of , since it opened in 2019, it has quickly established itself as one of s. So what’s got everyone’s tongues wagging about Couch? Well, firs...
You may need to add 'thorough leg warm up' to the top of your pre-flight checklist, as some of Europe's low-cost airlines could be introducing a new standing-only seating option as early as next year. The new seating o...
When Joe Lycett, Birmingham’s self-appointed ambassador, shows up at your cafe to film, you must know you’re doing something right. But now that Bournville Cafe has been crowned the best cafe in Birmingham at the , ther...
When Kings Heath's How Brave is the Wren started, it was simply a caravan bookshop. But 10 years later, it’s one of Birmingham’s most beloved independent bookshops and even has its own children’s literature festival. WO...
Look, we know what you’re going to say: What’s the catch? But there are no tricks here. This stunning Irish cottage with 1.75 acres in County Leitrim (that’s in the northern part of the country, if you don’t know your g...
Dancehall sensation Vybz Kartel, often hailed as the King of Dancehall, is set to electrify UK audiences this autumn with his much-anticipated The Worl’ Boss Tour. After over three decades in the music industry, Kartel...
Going bald is never easy. I was cursed with a receding hairline long before I’d even finished university—it was tough—but now, in my 30s, watching friends struggle with their hair loss anxiety, I’m glad I don’t care any...
I’m of an age where I can just about remember a world where the internet didn’t occupy every part of society—from my friendships to my fridge. Growing up alongside the World Wide Web (which felt more like an online Wild...