Around The Web

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

5 Best Makeup Apps for Android

5 Best Makeup Apps for Android

Google Play Store is a marketplace for millions of apps for Android. From various utility apps to apps to keep you entertained, you will find gazillions of… Read more »

The Gig in ur Lounge series is raiseing funds for NHS with Bethan-Wyn Davies this weekend

The ‘Gig in ur Lounge’ series is endeavouring to raise well-deserved funds for our incredible national health service. Additionally, music venues such at The Sunflower Lounge, like… Read more »

Suki10c Presents The Virtual Festival

Suki10c Presents The Virtual Festival

Over the course of 8th, 9th and 10th May Birmingham venue Suki10c has pulled together more than 80 performing artists to livestream a total of 11 rooms in… Read more »

5 Soft Skills of a Good Leader in Management

5 Soft Skills of a Good Leader in Management

Leadership comes in many forms. It’s been said that to be a manager all you need are people paid to do what you say, but to be… Read more »

How disrespect in marriage can be a sign it’s time to move on!

How disrespect in marriage can be a sign it’s time to move on!

Every marriage requires effort on both sides to work and remain a happy safe place where love is nurtured. It is a game of give and take… Read more »

Online Therapy for Marriages

There are plenty of organizations and mental health professionals who offer free or affordable therapy. Charities often provide counselling services and can be a good place to… Read more »

Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory Launches Takeaway Service

Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory Launches Takeaway Service

Lovers of hearty traditional pub food will benefit from the launch of a new takeaway service by a famous Midlands pie maker. Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory, regarded… Read more »

Limited Edition Isolate Zine calls on creatives to capture life in Isolation

Limited Edition Isolate Zine calls on creatives to capture life in Isolation

A new Zine, launched by three UK based creatives (Adison Clark, Birmingham UK, Ray Phan, London UK and David Brown, London UK), have called upon amateur and… Read more »

How elderly people can stay busy at home

How elderly people can stay busy at home

It can be difficult enough to for the elderly when children move on, some will move too far away to make regular visits, and for others who… Read more »

Launch of The REP’S REP RELOADED to provide pioneering digital engagement for young people

Launch of The REP’S REP RELOADED to provide pioneering digital engagement for young people

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has built a trailblazing national reputation for its innovative engagement projects, including city-wide Youth Theatre groups and creative learning in schools across the region…. Read more »

What is the Birmingham taxi licensing Knowledge Test?

What is the Birmingham taxi licensing Knowledge Test?

If you’re thinking about becoming a private hire taxi driver in Birmingham, you will need to pass the Knowledge Test when you apply for a licence from… Read more »

UFC 249 Preview

After the disappointment of UFC 249 being postponed back in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, chief Dana White has pulled out all the stops to ensure… Read more »

COVID-19 Prompts Stay At Home Theatre Festival May 2020

A theatre festival that was forced to postpone its annual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic has decided to go ahead and create a digital ‘stay at… Read more »

Top 10 Comedies to watch on Netflix by Emilia Antoniadou

1.STEPBROTHERS (2008) Directed By: Adam McKay Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn. Brennan Huff and Dale Doback just became… Read more »

Henry’s Virtual Blueshouse no. 6

There’s been a lot of worrying news coming out of Italy over the last couple of months, but tonight we’ve got something a bit more cheerful to… Read more »

Flatpack 2020: the Home Entertainment edition, 1-17 May

Like many other events, Flatpack Festival were last month forced to cancel their fourteenth edition scheduled for May. However, their acclaimed and BAFTA-qualifying short film competition will… Read more »

Jeff Beck UK Tour Dates Rescheduled for 2021

It is with regret that due to the escalating situation with regards to coronavirus in the UK the upcoming Jeff Beck UK tour due to take place this… Read more »

Did You Know This Famous Game Originated in Brum?

Did You Know This Famous Game Originated in Brum?

Although other members of the population would not suspect it, locals know that Birmingham is never shy of throwing up surprises, whether it is one of the… Read more »

How Social Distancing can be by-passed for those in need of Therapy

The last few months, it seems the entire world is on lock down with whole countries asking their citizens to social distance and stay in doors. The… Read more »

Local musician SAD MAN releases new album Indigenous Mix 3

SAD MAN is Birmingham based electronic music producer Andrew Spackman. In the past 3 years SAD MAN has release 15 albums and over 150 tracks. This latest… Read more »

How Regular Breaks and Relaxation Can Improve Your Study

How Regular Breaks and Relaxation Can Improve Your Study

With the burden of handling academic writing assignments and studying, many students often find it hard to get the time to relax. This is because they feel… Read more »

Best Tips on how to travel the world and study well at the same time

Best Tips on how to travel the world and study well at the same time

Traveling is in everyone’s dream checklist. For students, going around could be a bit problematic. Time, money, college requirements and social/cultural issues are only a few barriers…. Read more »

How to walk the Camino de Santiago during lockdown

How to walk the Camino de Santiago during lockdown

Like many organisations St Basils Birmingham based charity has had to cancel all its fundraising events, this of course leaves a huge hole in the finances needed… Read more »

Dig Brew Co Launches Pioneering Home Delivery Service

Dig Brew Co Launches Pioneering Home Delivery Service

Birmingham’s Dig Brew Co brewery has entered the home deliveries market after launching its first Imperial Stout through a new online shop. The award-winning craft brewery on… Read more »

Brum compilation album showcases new electronically influenced artists in aid of charity!

During the pandemic lock down, music has been one of the key things that has helped a lot of us from going completely insane. Having all this… Read more »

HOOPLA BLUE new single SWOON out now! Taken from their debut album PLANTED out next week

HOOPLA BLUE have today released  their new single ‘Swoon’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Pl(^)nted’ out next Friday 17th April via FOMA. *Stream now* https://tinyurl.com/HBSwoon ‘Pl(^)nted’ fuses traditional and… Read more »

How the Right Haircut Can Turn Around Your Fortunes

How the Right Haircut Can Turn Around Your Fortunes

Keeping healthy is an important part of daily life, and the benefits are clear to everyone, but what about our hair? There are some people out there… Read more »

How Essay Writing Skills Can Help in Writing Blog

A blogger is the most popular profession of our time. Everyone has a profile on the social network, and you just have to make it more informative… Read more »

Best Places to Hang Out in Birmingham for Humans and Their Canine Companions

Best Places to Hang Out in Birmingham for Humans and Their Canine Companions

Going out to pubs and restaurants is part of the British culture, so you should expect millions of people indulging in this social activity at every hour… Read more »

Home Deliveries, Food, Drink, Merchandise, Music Streams & Virtual Quizes – Brum is Bubblin’ Hot!

Come back Brexit all is forgiven (nearly)! With the Coronavirus lock down in full effect, businesses in Brum, the rest of the UK, and most of the… Read more »

The Night Owl Launches a Crowd funder for support during COVID-19

The Night Owl Launches a Crowd funder for support during COVID-19

The current COVID19 pandemic has led to a necessary Lock Down which has resulted in some very difficult times for the nightlife industry and all of the… Read more »

7 Minutes Of Funk vinyl release by local West Loop on Vong 45

Local Birmingham/Walsall creators West Loop have reworked one of their super cool vinyl funk releases for a fresh push. Originally recorded in a time when most were… Read more »

Send a Birmingham postcard or a birthday card from your phone

The lockdown brought about the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, has changed every aspect of our lives, not just in the UK but around the world. Though we… Read more »

Last night I dreamt I went to the cinema…

Last night I dreamt I went to the cinema… Rapidly taking on a nostalgic glow along with pubs and live sport and readily available flour, the communal… Read more »

Help save a unique glimpse of Birmingham’s industrial history – The Pen Museum

Help save a unique glimpse of Birmingham’s industrial history – The Pen Museum

The Pen Museum is unique being the world’s only museum dedicated to honouring and celebrating the important legacy of Birmingham’s 19th Century steel pen trade and is… Read more »

Babyliss Pro Super Motor Clipper Review – The Perfect Hair Clipper for Home Cutting

With barber shops (head over to Booksy for the best barber shops!) temporarily closed across the UK, men are having to cut their own hair at home…. Read more »

Lycio Birmingham Visual for track ‘Nightfall’

Lycio Birmingham Visual for track ‘Nightfall’

Birmingham alt-pop trio Lycio have announced the release of their next single, ‘Nightfall’ on 3rd April via Lycio Records. The band have previously performed as the headlining… Read more »

Escape Hunt Launches Free Print-At-Home Easter Activity Packs To Keep Whole Family Entertained During Isolation!

Escape Hunt launch downloadable interactive games for the whole family. With Easter being celebrated in a different way this year, Escape Hunt want to provide products that… Read more »

Riscas Release Indie Jazz Anthem Cool To Chill With

“I love them, what a sound!” – Greg James, Radio 1 “It’s easy to see why Riscas have amassed such adulation – their songs are fast and… Read more »

3 Ways To Help A Loved One In Prison

Not everything in life is going to be happy and good, and sometimes you can find yourself in situations that you never thought you would be in…. Read more »

5 Things to Consider when Choosing a University

There are more than 150 universities and colleges in the UK. These range from historic institutions to modern universities to niche programmes. Not to mention all the… Read more »

Henry’s Virtual Blueshouse Tuesday 31st March 2020

If the lockdown has you crawlin’ up the walls, well brother we’ve got the cure! Tonight, we’re premiering two brand new videos over on our Youtube channel…. Read more »

Shopping in Birmingham: The Best Places to Find Everything You Need and More!

Birmingham is one of the best places to shop in the UK due to all of the great stores that are on offer. Many people from around… Read more »

Ultimate Guide on Essay Writing for Birmingham Students

Ultimate Guide on Essay Writing for Birmingham Students

Have you been assigned to write an essay but you have no idea where to start? It’s a must to train writing skills because students need to… Read more »

Alpha Works tips on working from home

Alpha Works tips on working from home

Working from home We are currently living in unprecedented times. Society has been thrown into a situation the world has not seen for over 100 years. For… Read more »

Staying Positive through the Coronovirus Outbreak

Staying Positive through the Coronovirus Outbreak

Christmas 2019 a warning went out from China’s Hubei Province regarding an aggressive new respiratory illness which was later named COVID-19. A brave young doctor named Dr… Read more »

How to Best Protect Yourself During the Coronavirus Outbreak

How to Best Protect Yourself During the Coronavirus Outbreak

It’s a confusing and scary time at the moment, for individuals and businesses everywhere. What matters most is that you’re aware of the appropriate measures to take… Read more »

Triple Play: Getting the Best for Less

Triple Play: Getting the Best for Less

There’s no denying that internet, TV, and phone have become a basic necessity. To stay connected with friends, family, colleagues, and everyone really these things are a… Read more »

Delicious Cupcakes’ Trends in 2020 for every occasion & celebration

Delicious Cupcakes’ Trends in 2020 for every occasion & celebration

With increased health awareness, people are convinced enough to cut down calories. And when it comes to calories, sugar is the softest target. Fortunately, the cake industry… Read more »

Tips for Buying Jewelry

Tips for Buying Jewelry

Jewelry is probably one of the most popular gifts, and recent research by the National Retail Foundation found that one in five gift-givers will opt for this… Read more »