Around The Web

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

How to Measure for a Sink Grid

How to Measure for a Sink Grid

A sink grid or rather a sink rack’s purpose is to protect your sink. If you bake and probably make so many cookies, you must own a… Read more »

How to Reduce Your Business Telecom Costs

How to Reduce Your Business Telecom Costs

Your business can’t afford to stop looking for ways to cut costs without hurting your ability to serve your clients’ needs. One of the ways that you… Read more »

Why Retraining as A Gas Engineer Makes A Lot of Sense

Why Retraining as A Gas Engineer Makes A Lot of Sense

Are you stuck in a dead-end job which you hate? Perhaps your current occupation doesn’t earn the type of wage you desire, or maybe you simply want… Read more »

How to Grow an Instagram Account from Zero to 100k Followers

How to Grow an Instagram Account from Zero to 100k Followers

It is so important these days to have wide depth of social following when you are running a websites, blog or business. A healthy social following can… Read more »

10 Grapes Commonly Used in Wine

10 Grapes Commonly Used in Wine

Many special occasions and milestones in life are best celebrated with a good bottle of wine. Whether that be a wedding, housewarming, birthday, or a job promotion,… Read more »

Outdoors at The Kingsway – Q & A with Eddie OCallaghan

As a Christmas Special, we decided to catch up with local groover and shaker Eddie OCallaghan for a quick interview on his recent hotspot creation down at… Read more »

Top 5 Tips for Healthy Winter Skin

Top 5 Tips for Healthy Winter Skin

Winter can often be harsh on one’s skin, especially if your main skin concerns are dryness, flaking, and redness. Meaning, you should actually pay extra attention to… Read more »

Eat Right: Which Are the Best Foods for Stem Cell Growth

Stem cells are also known as homogenous biological cells, and they’re crucial to the human body. They’re elementary building blocks of the body, and their ability to… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 7

With cinemas still closed under Tier 3 restrictions, until things change this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW I’m… Read more »

1000 Trades brings Christmas cheer with JQ takeaways

1000 Trades brings Christmas cheer with JQ takeaways

1000 Trades has, like many other local businesses battled to remain resourceful and open during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020. It has meant the 1000 Trades team… Read more »

Beginners Guide to Buying New Car Tyres!

Beginners Guide to Buying New Car Tyres!

Buying tyres for the first seems to be an easy thing to do – but then you begin to read the owner’s manual and see all the… Read more »

Trip to South Korea inspires Brum Chocolate Brand Beanu!

Beanu Chocolate was born in Birmingham UK out of passion, inspiration and determination to elevate flavours from the bean to the bar. Jacob was inspired from a trip… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 6

With cinemas still closed under Tier 3 restrictions, until things change this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW Mank… Read more »

A Movement Of Freedom For All Women. Introducing… Art.Salon Birmingham

Following the huge success of the Art.Barbers launch, Jordan Patel feels it is neccesary to provide a luxury space for the female market to ensure his agenda of equality is… Read more »

Hot Chix is Cluckin’ Great!

Local chef Niki Astley has defied the gloomy spirit affecting much of Birmingham as it sits residing in Tier 3 and launched a new delivery-led fried chicken… Read more »

Christmas Gift Ideas from Ikon Gallery

Please support Ikon this Christmas and choose from our wide range of books, prints, stationery and gifts. Ikon is a charity and all purchases help fund the… Read more »

The Hollies, have announced a huge UK tour for Autumn 2021

Legendary icons of British rock, The Hollies, have announced a huge UK tour for Autumn 2021. Famed for their soaring, distinctive melodies and brilliantly crafted songs, ‘The… Read more »

Come together this Christmas to support Birmingham’s homeless with ‘Second City Christmas’

Brummies are being asked to come together in support of ‘Second City Christmas’, a collaborative mission to raise money for Birmingham homeless charity, Sifa Fireside. A call… Read more »

Check out these Unusual Christmas Holiday Traditions

Christmas is a holiday that’s celebrated by a lot of people around the world, and holds a different meaning for different countries. And with that various unusual… Read more »

SPOTY recognition for Hollie Doyle is credit to her incredible year

SPOTY recognition for Hollie Doyle is credit to her incredible year

As 2020 draws to a close, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award gives us the chance to reflect back on the sporting year and give… Read more »

Benefits of Having a Woodworking Shop at Home

Benefits of Having a Woodworking Shop at Home

Have you ever found yourself in your house itching to do something but there is nothing fun to do? Well, there are a lot of options out… Read more »

How to Prepare Yourself for Online Learning

How to Prepare Yourself for Online Learning

Think of the convenience of accessing your study material anywhere across the globe at any time. Online learning has significantly transformed the transmission of knowledge from the… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 4 December

Mr Danny de Reybekill is back to pilot you through another 60 minutes of some of the world’s most brilliant local music and broadcasting. This week’s packed show includes… Read more »

Birmingham Trailfinders staff raise over £10,000 during Movember

Birmingham Trailfinders staff raise over £10,000 during Movember

A Codsall Dad and his colleagues grew moustaches this month to help raise £50,000 for surgery and aftercare for his three-year-old son. Nick England, 41, and nine… Read more »

PAUL HILL, Approaching Photography – Signed copies

PAUL HILL APPROACHING PHOTOGRAPHYSigned copies Paul Hill’s  seminal book is back, now fully up-dated and revised to cover the most contemporary issues in photography, and more beautiful… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 5

With cinemas still closed under Tier 3 restrictions, until things change this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW County… Read more »

“All I want is to go to sleep and know when I wake I’ll still be able to walk”

Birmingham 21 year old reveals impact of multiple sclerosis in charity appeal As evidence reveals one in five people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK… Read more »

Haroon Mirza year zero World premiere: Wednesday 16 December, 8pm

Ikon announces the world premiere of year zero (2020), a new audiovisual artwork by British artist Haroon Mirza. Taking place on Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 8pm… Read more »

New business podcast for the Black Country on the hunt for guests

A new podcast has launched to help local businesses to continue to grow despite the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Hosted by the UK’s highest rated business coach, Andy… Read more »

Football’s Biggest Heroes to Date

It’s a subject that’s passionately discussed on the terraces as well as in pubs and homes by football fans around the country – just who are the… Read more »

7 Health and Fitness Business Ideas You Can Start in Lockdown

7 Health and Fitness Business Ideas You Can Start in Lockdown

Whether you’re passionate about health and fitness because your own fitness journey completely changed your life or it’s something that you have been into for as long… Read more »

5 Signs of Pests in Your Home

5 Signs of Pests in Your Home

Sometimes mice, rats, and even creepy crawlies like woodworm and ants might decide that your home is the perfect place for them to move into, and it’s… Read more »

Benefits Every Employee Should Be Aware Of

Benefits Every Employee Should Be Aware Of

Employees are the backbone of any organization. They determine the ability of an organization to grow and make profits. It is, therefore, crucial that employers offer benefits… Read more »

5 things to do post-lockdown in London

5 things to do post-lockdown in London

Whether you live in the city and are wondering what activities you can do post-lockdown, or you’re heading to the capital to spend the festive season in… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 28 November

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List comes to you this week with Pete Steel taking back the reins to deliver an hour of freshly minted bangers from: Tia De Gannes // Michael Personne // Headshrinkers // Ryan Evans // Liquid Cheeks // Broozer // The… Read more »

Blow Water x Provide Birmingham Collaboration

Blow Water are mega excited to collaborate with Provide Birmingham! This artwork pays tribute to the delicate situation in Hong Kong. Culture is a big part of… Read more »

Jaws – Megatone Sessions – ep3

MEGATONE SESSIONS launches episode 3 in their audio-visual journey. This instalment sees Birmingham band JAWS dream and swoon amidst a sea of shifting spaces, architecture, and patterns…. Read more »

Global live music and events professionals to explore working in the Covid-age

Global live music and events professionals to explore working in the Covid-age

A panel of professionals drawn from the global live music and events industries will discuss the challenges of working under current Coronavirus restrictions as part of the… Read more »

Innovative Catering Company Launches Fine Dining Delivery Service

Innovative Catering Company Launches Fine Dining Delivery Service

The Cornerstone Kitchen, an independent catering company based in Sutton Coldfield, has launched a brand new fine dining experience that can be enjoyed in the comfort of… Read more »

MeetspaceVR gift cards helping children that qualify for free school meals chance to join online coding club

MeetspaceVR are currently running an offer up to the end of the this year: Campaign: Be A Hero – Reward A Hero – Create A Hero Something… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 4

With cinemas still closed under Tier 3 restrictions, until things change this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW Possessor… Read more »

5 meaningful gifts for your parents this Christmas

5 meaningful gifts for your parents this Christmas

We are getting closer to Christmas and now is the time to start thinking of what you want to buy for your parents this year. Finding gifts… Read more »

Major Purchases That Will Make Your Home More Relaxing and Comfortable

Major Purchases That Will Make Your Home More Relaxing and Comfortable

It is no secret that our lives are getting busier and busier each day as we try to earn a decent living. Against the backdrop of different… Read more »

How to Make Cold Floors Warm in Your Atlanta Apartment?

How to Make Cold Floors Warm in Your Atlanta Apartment?

The worst experience that everyone has to face during the winter season is the icy cold floorings. It varies from surface to surface because some of them… Read more »

Countries That Are Renowned For Tile Production

Countries That Are Renowned For Tile Production

Tiles are an immensely popular and practical item for many homeowners and interior designers. Let’s take a look at the countries that are famous for their tiles…. Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Danny de Reybekill 21 November

The one and only Danny de Reybekill is back in the best musical seat in the region to present this week’s OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Danny blasts off brand new… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 3

Cinemas again closed for a month as part of the new national lockdown, until then this column will focus on films being made available on the various… Read more »

Get in the festive spirit with a virtual Christmas concert featuring West Midlands musicians for Parkinson’s UK

A virtual Christmas concert featuring a host of festive performances will raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.  ‘An Evening of Christmas Melodies’, will take place on Zoom… Read more »

7 of the best kitchen design apps for 2021

7 of the best kitchen design apps for 2021

If you’re considering a new kitchen design, be it a complete overhaul or something more subtle, you might be wondering where to start. As anyone who has… Read more »

Black Country business advisors defy Coronavirus with major expansion

A Black Country businessman has defied expectations of a lockdown slowdown by investing in a new £200,000, 1,000 square foot office and doubling his team. Action Coach… Read more »