Renewable & Eco-Friendly Building Materials
The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as sustainability becomes a priority across the globe. With climate change, environmental degradation, and the depletion of natural resources… Read more »
Romantic Hotel Dates After Meeting Online: How to Pick the Perfect Escape
So you’ve matched online on dating sites. The banter is flowing, the emojis are dangerously flirty, and suddenly “we should meet up” has turned into “what if… Read more »
What’s next for UK online gaming regulations?
Online gaming is now a cornerstone of digital entertainment in the UK. Millions of players log on each day for everything from casual puzzle apps to immersive… Read more »
Budget-Friendly Nights Out in Birmingham: Where to Eat and What to Do
Everyone loves a night out, but sometimes the cost can put a dampener on plans. With food, drinks, tickets, and travel, it is easy to spend more… Read more »
Stan’s Cafe TIME CRITICAL – opens next week
Stan’s Cafe’s return to theatres this autumn with a new version of their acclaimed show, Time Critical.One of the company’s most thought provoking productions, Time Critical visits Birmingham Rep, Birmingham (7-8 Oct 2025), Bath Spa… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
A new play written by Humphrey Ker & David Reed Original Songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer Friday… Read more »
Gig Preview – Constant Follower Bring Poetic Intimacy to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Monday, 27th October Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors Open: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/constant-follower/the-sunflower-lounge/3430463 Scottish artist Constant Follower headlines The Sunflower Lounge on Monday, 27th October,… Read more »
Last ever Lack of Afro album & tour – ‘Love Dealer’ LP out Oct 10 + 23 dates across the UK
Heeding the cry that your disco needs you, multi-million streamed producer and soundtrack specialist Lack of Afro rocks the house and captures the bygone glamour of clubbing… Read more »
BOTTOMLESS TACOS & TEQUILA: THE BUTTON FACTORY LAUNCHES ‘BOTTOMLESS BAJA BRUNCH’
On Saturday 11th October, The Button Factory is turning up the heat with the launch of a special edition bottomless brunch, Bottomless Baja Brunch, for an afternoon… Read more »
Anawim and the Big Give
Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women is taking part in the Big Give’s Women and Girls match funding campaign this October! We’re delighted to have been picked for… Read more »
Age just a number says 75-year-old fitness enthusiast
Jacqueline Warhurst began her later-life fitness journey over 20 years ago with an Aqua class – not long after she learned to swim, at the age of… Read more »
Fleetwood Mad commemorate Christine McVie’s Musical Legacy – 8 November
Fleetwood Mad play all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits to commemorate the late great Christine Perfect/Mc Vie’s musical legacy Saturday 8 November @ King’s Heath Cricket &… Read more »
ORELLE TO BECOME 24 STORIES
From 24th October, Birmingham’s popular skyline restaurant, Orelle, will be rebranded as 24 Stories. Perched on the 24th floor of 103 Colmore Row, the highest restaurant in the Midlands,… Read more »
Grapevine readers can enjoy 50% off tickets for Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza (a.k.a. EWE) Tour!!
💥 Wedding planning doesn’t have to be stressful, beige, or boring. 🐑 ✨ Welcome to The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza!! A wedding fair that celebrates everything that makes… Read more »
How Casinos Really Work: Odds, Strategies, and Secrets
Casinos are built on mathematical and psychological principles that make the games appealing while keeping the house in profit. Gamblers routinely walk into a casino hoping to… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announce Open Casting Call for Local Actors
Fresh off their new season reveal earlier this week, Birmingham Rep today announce an exciting open casting call for Birmingham and West Midlands actors. As part of… Read more »
National Trust’s Birmingham Back to Backs – New exhibition opening during Black History Month – Mrs B A Handsworth Life
Opening at the start of Black History Month, Friday 3rd October, Mrs B: A Handsworth Life explores the home life of Anita Eutedra Bartley, fondly known as… Read more »
SOLAR EYES ‘LIVE FREAKY! DIE FREAKY!’ NEW ALBUM OUT NOW VIA FIERCE PANDA
SOLAR EYES, the psych-shocking, sonics-rocking duo from Birmingham, release their new album ‘Live Freaky! Die Freaky!’ today via Fierce Panda Records HERE. To celebrate the critically acclaimed… Read more »
Why Trust and Quality Go Hand in Hand
The importance of trust in our daily decisions cannot be overstated. Whether it’s choosing a service provider, making a significant purchase or hiring someone to work in… Read more »
How to Do Hairstyles with a Wig: Easy Styling Tips
Wigs aren’t just about covering your natural hair—they’re the ultimate styling tool. From sleek ponytails to trendy braids, wigs give you the freedom to try new looks… Read more »
New Films 26th September 2025 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK One Battle After Another (15) Following 2014’s Inherent Vice, this is the… Read more »
The Cat Show Live Draws Cat Lovers from Across the Globe to Birmingham
The NEC Birmingham was transformed into a feline wonderland this month, as more than 5,000 visitors came together for The Cat Show Live, one of the largest… Read more »
ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025 (starts Fri 3 Oct)
It’s just ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025.Running from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025, this year’s festival consists of over 90 performances.Among the big names attending… Read more »
Druids Heath awarded £20m from new government fund – residents to shape spending
Druids Heath is set to receive £20 million over the next decade as part of a new government initiative, with local people given the power to decide… Read more »
Commissioned by BOM, Water Bots make their world debut across Birmingham and the Black Country this October
Audiences are in for a dazzling spectacle this October as BOM (Birmingham Open Media) unleashes the Water Bots, a mesmerising fleet of illuminated swimming sculptures, across the… Read more »
Diversity Open New Dance Studio In Birmingham
Diversity, the UK’s most successful dance group, is set to open a fantastic new dance studio in Birmingham city centre next month. The new bespoke venue, based… Read more »
Lobster and Wagyu… for £25? Piccolino launches an unmissable weekend menu
Against a backdrop of UK menu prices rising, with data suggesting in January that they would rise by 28% this year*, premium Italian restaurant Piccolino has done… Read more »
Charity Dragon Boat Race Hits Magic £1m Milestone
Fifty teams from businesses across the West Midlands took to the canal at Mailbox Birmingham last weekend (19-20 September) raising over £300,000 as part of Birmingham Women’s… Read more »
Gig Preview Zo Lief Headline Hare & Hounds with Dreamy Psychedelic Flair
Date: Thursday, 9th October Venue: Hare & Hounds, Birmingham Doors Open: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/zo-lief/hare-hounds-2/3419557 Zo Lief take the spotlight at Hare & Hounds on Thursday, 9th… Read more »
Gig Preview PROJECTOR Bring Experimental Noise to The Sunflower Lounge
Date: Monday, 13th October Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors Open: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/projector/the-sunflower-lounge/3428070 Brighton trio Projector headline The Sunflower Lounge on Monday, 13th October, bringing… Read more »
Screening of IRMAS: The Life of the Sisters of Mary in Birmingham on October 23
A World Villages for Children supporter has spent two years making a feature-length documentary about the work of The Sisters of Mary, an order of nuns educating… Read more »
Inspirational Birmingham speakers among those at returning event designed to Raise Up women
West Midlands police chief, Kim Madill and musician and advocate Javina Greene, were among the inspirational speakers at an event which celebrated triumph over adversity. Chief Superintendent… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce inaugural season from new Artistic Director Joe Murphy
Birmingham Rep, the city’s only producing-house theatre, today announce their bold and exciting new programme that will entertain audiences during 2026 and into 2027 in the debut… Read more »
Less Than Six Weeks To Go Until Gladiators Live Tour | Line-Up Announcement
Contenders, ready! With less than six weeks to go until the Gladiators Live Tour hits UK arenas, the line-up has now been announced, including the Gladiators themselves,… Read more »
Paola in the running for Small Business Award
A local beauty therapist is celebrating being named a finalist in a national business awards. Paola Spiga’s Glam & Glow Beauty Lab in Hockley Heath, is in… Read more »
PIZZA PILGRIMS CONFIRMS OPENING DATE FOR ITS FIRST BIRMINGHAM PIZZERIA
Pizza Pilgrims is set to make its entrance into the West Midlands with the opening of its very first Birmingham pizzeria, bringing Neapolitan flavour and joy to… Read more »
BELEZA RODIZIO IS COMING TO SOLIHULL
Beleza Rodizio is bringing its unique and authentic Brazilian dining experience to Solihull, opening on Friday, 21st November 2025. The restaurant, which represents an investment of 1.25 million from… Read more »
Pediatric Emergency: When To Go Straight to the ER
Few things bring more worry than seeing your child in pain or distress. Deciding if it’s time to go to the emergency room can feel overwhelming, especially… Read more »
Commercial Waste Collection Challenges and Solutions for Birmingham SMEs
www.freepik.com Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Birmingham comes with its fair share of challenges, from managing cash flow to keeping up with regulations. One… Read more »
Which best restaurants in Covent Garden serve authentic British cuisine?
Introduction to the best restaurants in Covent Garden When visitors explore theatreland in London they often ask a familiar question which best restaurants in Covent Garden truly… Read more »
How do you choose the best Brick Lane curry houses for a group night out?
Introduction to curry houses on Brick Lane When planning a group night out in London many people ask how to choose the best brick lane curry houses… Read more »
Five Things to Know About Live Dealer Casinos
Online gambling is being transformed by live dealer casinos with their combination of authenticity, interaction and innovation. Live dealer sites are more exciting than ever, be it… Read more »
Digbeth Dining Club to open new Midlands food and culture space
– Dockworks Waterfront, an independent 7,000-sq ft canalside dining and event venue, will open in Brierley Hill, Dudley in early 2026 – The new venture from UK… Read more »
CANNOCK CHASE FOREST ANNOUNCES UB40 FT. ALI CAMPBELL FOR FOREST LIVE 2026
2026 will see Forest Live (Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor) mark the 25th Anniversary of gigs across some of the nation’s most beautiful venues…. Read more »
RADIOHEAD X NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR EXCLUSIVELY IN CINEMAS FROM 2ND OCTOBER
A groundbreaking new cinema experience, Silents Synced, is set to launch in the UK this autumn — pairing legendary silent films with era-defining albums by iconic rock artists,… Read more »
Birmingham Nights: A Quick Guide to Playing Online Slots Responsibly (Before or After a Night Out)
Heading into town? Same. If you fancy a few spins when you’re back home (or before you head out), set yourself up to play smart. A simple… Read more »
From Consultation to Installation: Why Resellers Simplify Network Security
Organisations of all sizes face increasing threats to their networks. From ransomware and phishing attacks to insider risks and compliance challenges, businesses require more than just technology;… Read more »
Gig Preview – Punk Noise and New Wave Mayhem Descend on The Victoria
Date: Wednesday, 1st October Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors Open: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/m-x/the-victoria/3444837 Live music takes a feral turn at The Victoria on Wednesday, 1st October,… Read more »
Birmingham’s oldest pub celebrates 657 years of service – and you can win big!
This September, Birmingham’s oldest and friendliest pub will be celebrating its next milestone – 657 years of The Old Crown! This year, the pub will be celebrating… Read more »
New Films 19th September 2025 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Steve (15) Getting a one-screen preview prior to landing in Netflix next… Read more »