Around The Web

A general mixture of informative posts from around the web and some local to the West Midlands also.

Steps to Create a Huge Social Media Fan Base

In this modern era, social media plays an important role to spread more than a word about your brand or business. Although 100 followers on Twitter and… Read more »

Food Tourism in Birmingham: Where to Go

We all travel for different reasons. Some of us love adventures and extreme sports. Others prefer the peaceful atmosphere of a luxury resort. Many can’t wait to… Read more »

Tonight Josephine is here and ready to party

Tonight Josephine is here and ready to party

The Adventure Bar group have officially launched their newest bar in Birmingham, Tonight Josephine. A pink emporium located on Stephenson Street home to extravagant bottomless brunches, a… Read more »

Announcing BE FESTIVAL Summer 2021 Programme

Last year theatres across the world closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the UK, uncertainty remains around the easing of restrictions. Consequently, BE FESTIVAL has… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill – 26 June

Saturday at 2pm is the time for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List This week Danny de Reybekill is back and buzzing from his audience with the Don ‘Rebel Dread’… Read more »

Sass-fuelled dance classes inspired by the stars arrives in Birmingham

Calling all fierce females and independent women – if you’ve ever dreamt of strutting your stuff like Beyoncé, a brand new dance and fitness experience has arrived to… Read more »

Brad Carter BBQ at Craft Birmingham – 4th July

The Great British BBQ with Michelin-starred Chef Brad Carter (from Carters of Moseley) at Birmingham’s Craft near The International Convention Centre on Sunday 4th July. Popping-up for… Read more »

Best Educational Books for Your Children

When preschools are closed, it’s up to you to take care of your small children and educate them in the best way you can. However, choosing the… Read more »

Side Effects Of Drinking Too Much Tea

Side Effects Of Drinking Too Much Tea

Tea is one of the most popular and common drinks around the world. Drinking this tea daily has very positive health benefits but unfortunately, it can have… Read more »

5 Facts about England worth Mentioning in Your Essay

If you ask a college student about the most challenging and time-consuming task, you will surely hear a lot of impressive stories about essay writing. While some… Read more »

Freemium services in Birmingham

Freemium services are a great way to get started with a particular hobby or career by testing the water first. It’s always going to be a risk… Read more »

What To Look For When Buying a New Watch

Treating yourself to a new watch is exciting. Whether your current timepiece is on its last legs, or you just want to expand your existing collection, the… Read more »

How to Design an Inviting Dining Room

One of the biggest decor problems homeowners have is the dining room. How do you make it feel less formal and more welcoming? Often the dining room… Read more »

Tips for Setting Up an Office Space for Your Small Business

Tips for Setting Up an Office Space for Your Small Business

If you’re a small business owner looking to set up your first office space, then you’re likely asking yourself lots of questions. For example, where to begin…. Read more »

West Midlands Music Board launches to boost post-pandemic recovery of region’s music industry

Culture Central has announced today the launch of the first ever West Midlands Music Board (WMMB), with an ambitious plan, led by a diverse board of high-profile West Midlands… Read more »

7 Hairstyling Tips Recommended by Professional Hair Stylists

7 Hairstyling Tips Recommended by Professional Hair Stylists

Hairstylists know all tricks of the trade to make your hair look fantastic. Thanks to the internet, these hairstyling maestros have spilled the secrets of getting the… Read more »

Denmark flying high after Russia win

After all the trauma and difficulties Denmark’s footballers have endured at Euro 2020, the 4-1 win over Russia which secured their place in the knockout stage felt… Read more »

Historic Blakesley Hall Opens In Time For The Summer Holidays

Blakesley Hall, the picture-perfect timber-framed Tudor house situated just a few miles from the centre of Birmingham, will reopen to visitors on 21 July in time for… Read more »

Universities in Birmingham What You Need to Know

You can find a lot of benefits of entering the universities. People don’t just get the necessary education but also expose themselves to the culture of the… Read more »

Winson Green fashion designer to the stars launches partnerships to support young people

Winson Green fashion designer to the stars launches partnerships to support young people

Birmingham’s award-winning fashion designer Stephen Arthur officially opened a luxury watch store to launch a partnership between the two high end brands, aiming to help young people… Read more »

New Films 23rd June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Fast and Furious 9 (12A) What began as a… Read more »

Ways to reduce your car’s depreciation

Ways to reduce your car’s depreciation

Aside from property, antiques, or other rare collectibles, pretty much everything we buy loses value from the minute of purchase. Unfortunately, cars are particularly bad when it… Read more »

The Best Street Style of Shanghai Fashion Week 2021

The Best Street Style of Shanghai Fashion Week 2021

In this article, we are going to analyze and show you some of the top street styles from this year’s Shanghai Fashion Week. As always there was… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List for 19 June

Pete Steel is back with the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List with Midlands midsummer melodies from: Laura Mvula // METHODS // Demelza // Lauren Hoyle // FEET // Myriam Adams // LOVEBREAKERS There’s a track from our Featured Album/EP by The Novus and there’s our… Read more »

Checkmate! Birmingham improving community spirit!

AN EVENT TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHILST CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES AROUND CHESS AND BREAKING DOWN ANY INTERGENERATIONAL BARRIERS IN THE PROCESS. ABOUT CHECKMATE! BIRMINGHAM Checkmate! is a regular free… Read more »

New Films 19th June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW In The Heights (12A) Directed by Jon M Chu,… Read more »

Ikon Youth Programme Slow BoatLaunching Summer 2021

For ten years Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) has steeredSlow Boat around the canals of the West Midlands and beyond. A converted narrow boat, it is a unique… Read more »

Birmingham Museums Tell Birmingham’s Pandemic Story

Hundreds of photos and videos that tell Birmingham’s story during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone on display at Thinktank Science Museum. The Life on Lockdown project began… Read more »

Tulipomania John Blakemore Exhibition Argentea Gallery 15th July – 28th August 2021

Tulipomania John Blakemore Exhibition Argentea Gallery 15th July – 28th August 2021

As an extension to its usual contemporary programme, this summer Argentea Gallery is delighted to have the exceptional opportunity to present the sublime work of renowned photographer… Read more »

What is The Best Garden Hose Quick Connect

The best garden hose quick connect can solve your problem if you are tired of struggling to attach fittings to the hose. Garden hose quick connectors are… Read more »

The Melon Ground Sessions Continue!

The Melon Ground Sessions Continue!

The Melon Ground sessions at Castle Bromwich Gardens bring soulful live music to the historic gardens on Thursday evenings throughout the summer, hosted by guitarist Vo Fletcher… Read more »

The Top SEO Tips for SEO-specialists

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most popular and efficient marketing methods in the 21st century. Increasing the quality and quantity of search engine traffic… Read more »

Weekend Activities for Students in Birmingham

Birmingham is a wonderful city with its unique culture and heritage. It’s located in the West of England and is considered the second-largest city in the country. … Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 12 June

Every Saturday at 2pm is the time for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. This week Danny de Reybekill is the man bringing you the best tracks in town. He has sparkling… Read more »

First of its kind 4D virtual reality experience launches in Digbeth

First of its kind 4D virtual reality experience launches in Digbeth

Tickets for Digbeth, Birmingham based In A Box, In A Box, In A Box go on sale today Hollywood screenwriter, Jeremy Drysdale penned the script for the… Read more »

Tips To Promote Youtube Marketing

YouTube is the best place to start if you want to get into video marketing. YouTube is the most popular video site today, with over one billion… Read more »

Tips for Gaining Popularity as a Band

Being a rockstar is a dream for a lot of people. Anyone who has ever played an instrument has probably pictured themselves playing in front of sold… Read more »

Is It Helpful To Buying A New Car?

Is It Helpful To Buying A New Car?

These days you’ll purchase almost anything from the comfort of your home with simply a click of your finger. Whether it’s clothes, furniture, food, or medication it’s… Read more »

New Films 10th June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Father (12A) Co-writer Florian Zeller makes his directorial… Read more »

‘Lockdown FM Broadcasting In a Pandemic’ by Gilles Peterson.

‘Lockdown FM Broadcasting In a Pandemic’ by Gilles Peterson.

Lockdown FM: Broadcasting In a Pandemic is a 600+ page cultural documentation of a year in lockdown. Densely populated and rich in imagery, it records the response of London based DJ and… Read more »

83 year old abseils Custard Factory for Parkinson’s UK

83 year old abseils Custard Factory for Parkinson’s UK

Daring fundraisers in Birmingham abseiled down the city’s iconic Custard Factory on 5 June, raising an incredible £11,000 for Parkinson’s UK.  Among the 26 people who took… Read more »

Beginner’s Guide to Selecting the Best Video Hosting Service

Video content is more important for businesses than ever before. 54% of consumers say they pay more attention to this type of content compared to still images,… Read more »

Artificial Intelligence Next Stop for the Casino Industry

The Past According to legend, a little-known South African business created the first online casino software in 1994. The first online casino was launched by the same… Read more »

One of Birmingham’s Most Iconic Buildings Set to Welcome Visitors

Aston Hall, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, is set to welcome visitors as it reopens on 7 July after being closed for more than a year…. Read more »

Disco Brunch at The Night Owl with Joel and Buck – Saturday 12th June

The Night Owl’s Disco Brunch is finally back by popular demand! We’re so happy to be back with both our indoor and outdoor seating areas in sunny… Read more »

Gladys Knight Announces 2022 UK Tour Including date at Birmingham Symphony Hall

Tickets On-Sale: Friday June 11th 2021 The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 50… Read more »

Top independent Birmingham drinks suppliers

Two Towers Brewery Two Towers Brewery was established in 2010 inspired by well known Brum monuments The Two Towers near Edgbaston reservoir “We liked the name Two… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 5 June

Pete Steel is back in the OFFICAL Brum Radio A-List hot-seat (and it is red-hot) with new music to chill out to including from: Katherine Priddy // The Novus // SIPHO // T8PES // Kate B’mand // Jack… Read more »

New Films 4th June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW A Quiet Place: Part II (15) Three years ago,… Read more »

The Real Peaky Blinders of Birmingham

The hit BBC series Peaky Blinders has taken the film and cinema world by storm over the last few years with its new season reportedly still in… Read more »