Around The Web

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

New Live Music event comes to Birmingham this November

Temples, The Blinders and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are set to headline Shimmer Sounds on November 17th with more to be announced! Shimmer Sounds, a new live music… Read more »

Brum’s creative quarter reveals its new brand…

Brum’s creative quarter reveals its new brand…

Birmingham’s creative quarter and one of the city’s most distinctive neighbourhoods has revealed its new brand, which celebrates the rich character of Digbeth, an area that has been… Read more »

Emerging Trends: What To Look Out For This Summer

Emerging Trends: What To Look Out For This Summer

People are always looking for new things to taste, to wear, to listen to, and new places to see – the tastes are changing with each season,… Read more »

What To See and Do In One Day In Birmingham

As the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham has a lot to offer whether you are visiting for just one day or longer. If you only have one… Read more »

The Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket

The Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets have been gaining in popularity in recent years. There are a number of reasons why these blankets are considered to be so beneficial and we’re… Read more »

Birmingham Continues to Inspire the UK’s Biggest Gaming Trend

Birmingham Continues to Inspire the UK’s Biggest Gaming Trend

Gaming across all platforms is very popular in the UK, but one trend that has been dominating the industry in the UK is that gaming is going… Read more »

Rum Runner DJ Shaun Williams celebrates 40th anniversary of legendary jazz-funk nights!

ORIGINAL Rum Runner DJ Shaun Williams celebrates 40th anniversary of Birmingham’s legendary jazz-funk nights with special event at The Leinster Suite on 5th May. The Rum Runner nightclub has a well-documented legacy as a hub… Read more »

Summer in the Midlands: 6 of the Best Places to Visit

Summer in the Midlands: 6 of the Best Places to Visit

As the second most populous city in the UK, it’s little wonder that Birmingham has plenty to keep both residents and visitors entertained. A former manufacturing powerhouse, it… Read more »

Why Are More Women Shopping Online for Clothing and Footwear?

Why Are More Women Shopping Online for Clothing and Footwear?

The growth of technology has not only affected socialization but business as well. Many brands have realized that online shopping is a platform you cannot ignore. Notably, more women are… Read more »

When Aston Villa won the European Cup

English teams may dominate the Champions League this season, with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool all vying for a place in the semi-finals, but… Read more »

Flexible Office Packages at Alpha Works

Flexible Office Packages at Alpha Works

There are a variety of flexible packages at Alpha Works, a diverse work community located in the Alpha Tower, in the heart of the city. Alpha Works… Read more »

Grace and James review – Stitch and Sup-wine away the evening!

As we celebrate the equinox and lengthening sunlight, it is a time for reflection, looking at the past days and planning for the future. And to be… Read more »

The Modern Mead Co – Original English Mead

Opening the UK’s first cocktail bar & Meadery The Vanguard @ 1000 Trades, Birmingham in February 2018, the team has turned their sights to bringing mead to… Read more »

Birmingham is the Second Most-Stressed City in the UK – Here’s How to Cope

Birmingham is the Second Most-Stressed City in the UK – Here’s How to Cope

Birmingham may have an awful lot going for it, but there’s clearly still a long way to go. A nationwide survey in 2017 of the biggest cities in the… Read more »

How to Transform Your Online Retail Dream Into a Reality

How to Transform Your Online Retail Dream Into a Reality

Birmingham is one of the most economically diverse cities within the United Kingdom. A growing number of professionals are now migrating here in order to examine and… Read more »

Marie Curie’s Great Big Daffodil comes to Birmingham to launch the Great Daffodil Appeal in the Midlands

To launch Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, the Great Daffodil Appeal, local mum Tracy Inman was one of the first people in the West Midlands to… Read more »

Hit the Town: 5 Birmingham Spots You Need to Hit Up on Your Next Night Out

Hit the Town: 5 Birmingham Spots You Need to Hit Up on Your Next Night Out

No matter what kind of day or night you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it in Birmingham, where our more than 42 million visitors per year just… Read more »

British racing weekend experience the Chateau Impney Hill Climb

WORCESTERSHIRE, UK: £500million worth of classic cars, supercars and hypercars are set to feature at the fifth edition of historic British racing weekend experience the Chateau Impney… Read more »

Chloe Foy BBC One To Watch 2019 at The Victoria, 12th April

This Spring Chloe Foy is set to embark on her debut UK tour, playing 11-dates over 21 days in April. Starting in London on the 4th, Chloe… Read more »

A Guide to the Midland’s Best Racecourses

A Guide to the Midland’s Best Racecourses

Very little can match the thrill of a night at the races, and thousands of spectators flock to their local tracks on a regular basis. Evening racing… Read more »

99 Forty Four ready-to-drink cocktail range!

You can now drink 18/81 style cocktails in the comfort of your own home with new ready-to-drink cocktail range: 99 Forty Four!  From the minds that brought… Read more »

The UK’s biggest alternative wedding fair returns to Birmingham this March!

The UK’s biggest alternative wedding fair returns to Birmingham this March!

Expect vampire hearses, unicorn dresses, zombie gift dolls and celebratory tattoos! Gamers, goths, vintage vixens, rockers and geeks will all be flocking to this quirky Digbeth event… Read more »

What Birmingham Businesses Need to Know About 2019 E-Commerce Trends

What Birmingham Businesses Need to Know About 2019 E-Commerce Trends Once again, the new year has come and gone and spring will soon be upon us. It… Read more »

Get paid for Instagram fitness influencer post

Nowadays, people are utilizing social media sites for various purposes. Especially, they are interested in sharing their moments with friends and followers. Well, these are the things… Read more »

Top 5 Reasons Birmingham Is A Great Place To Live

Top 5 Reasons Birmingham Is A Great Place To Live

As Britain’s second largest city, Birmingham is famous for many things – The Bull Ring, Spaghetti Junction, Cadburys chocolate, playing a major part in the Industrial Revolution,… Read more »

City’s first pop-up Dance Music Internet Radio Station Goes live on 14th January!

Birmingham City University students launch the city’s most diverse dance-based radio station for two weeks! 38 students from Birmingham City University take on the challenge of launching… Read more »

Modern Short Shaggy Bob Hairstyles To Take Over Salons

Modern Short Shaggy Bob Hairstyles To Take Over Salons

Shaggy bob haircuts are a popular and demanded trend that never goes out of fashion because of its brightness and effortlessness. Today short bob haircuts need to… Read more »

The Polaris Festival 2018 review By Rachel Bambrough

The Polaris Festival 2018 review By Rachel Bambrough

An unimaginable experience with panoramic views in its unique natural beauty, dramatic surroundings. An environment where all are welcome whether you have a beard, beanie or a… Read more »

Re-opened Buzz Bingo Becomes Great Park’s Latest Nightlife Addition

Re-opened Buzz Bingo Becomes Great Park’s Latest Nightlife Addition

The national bingo chain Buzz Bingo has recently re-opened their Great Park site in B45 following a complete overhaul of the previous venue, opening its doors as… Read more »

5 reasons to fall in love with Vienna in winter

Located on the Danube River in the east of the country is Austria’s capital Vienna. Known for Its artistic and intellectual legacy, carried by the city’s famous… Read more »

New York Itinerary: What to Do and See in 3 Days in NYC

New York Itinerary: What to Do and See in 3 Days in NYC

Known for its Empire State Building, Times Square, Statue of Liberty and Trade Center, New York is a city of fascinations in the state of New York…. Read more »

7 Unique Things Birmingham Has to Offer to Traveling Students

Many students get the chance to travel during their studies. Whether this is part of a study abroad program or a holiday between semesters, students want to… Read more »

Bored in Birmingham? Do Something Different

Bored in Birmingham? Do Something Different

If you’re looking for things to do in the night time or the day, sometimes it’s hard to find fresh ideas, especially in your own city. Whether… Read more »

4 statement pieces to take you through to Spring

4 statement pieces to take you through to Spring

The winter months may be all about wrapping up warm, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spice up your wardrobe with some key pieces that will help… Read more »

Polaris Festival Reveals Line Up of its 4th Edition!

Polaris, the mountain-top festival in Verbier, Switzerland, returns for its fourth edition, from Thursday 29th November – Sunday 2nd December. Set in a beautiful mountain-top alpine village, Polaris… Read more »

10 Years Of OUR HOUSE at The Engine Room Digbeth!

10 Years Of OUR HOUSE As we are celebrating 10 years this year we thought we’d throw an intimate little party. Taking over The Engine Room in… Read more »

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Announces 2019 Spring and Summer Season

HIGHLIGHTS The UK première of Edmond De Bergerac – Alexis Michalik’s romantic comedy and winner of five Molière Awards, translated by Jeremy Sams, directed by Roxana Silbert… Read more »

Utoya July 22, Fictionalised Account of Norwegian Terrorist Attack Comes to Birmingham

“Post-apocalyptic dystopia… an absorbing and moving tribute to the courage of the young victims of Utøya.” **** The Guardian “A movie with the power to re-sensitize us… Read more »

Seven updates that will add value to your kitchen

If your home is on the market, the kitchen can be make-or-break when it comes to selling. Many prospective buyers these days are turned off by anything… Read more »

Five Whisky Cocktails Everyone Should Try

Five Whisky Cocktails Everyone Should Try

As all whisky connoisseurs know, only Scotch can be spelt whisky, all others are spelt ‘whiskey’. Many will say that to use Scotch in a cocktail would… Read more »

Bacardi Rum Announces New Dates for Casa Bacardi Live Shows

Yungen, Konshens and Mr Eazi to headline gigs in key UK cities BACARDÍ rum kicks off gig season by announcing an autumn tour for its CASA BACARDÍ… Read more »

The Mill Digbeth Opens Its Doors!

The Mill Digbeth Opens Its Doors!

The Mill, a new 1600 capacity live music and events space opened in Digbeth, Birmingham over the weekend; 3 days which saw almost 4000 revellers cross the threshold.  Located… Read more »

Smokeless Nicotine 101: What’s it All About?

Smokeless Nicotine 101: What’s it All About?

Smoking is believed to be one of the main causes of death in the UK. In 2016, around 77,900 deaths were attributed to smoking. Breaking this down,… Read more »

Innovative Birmingham born nursery group opens new Jewellery Quarter setting

Innovative Birmingham born nursery group opens new Jewellery Quarter setting

Bright Minds Daycare is a first-class nursery group delivering innovative children’s daycare services within superb settings across Birmingham. It is proud to announce that it will be… Read more »

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

Are you going to TAPS Food and Drink Fest this weekend?

– Norman Jay MBE, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Heavy Beat Brass Band, 45 Live ft Boca 45 and Pete Isaac, Jon Moore (Coldcut, Ninja Tune) and more… Read more »

Some Things You Can Do Without to Save Money While Traveling

Some Things You Can Do Without to Save Money While Traveling

Travel truly is one of the greatest pleasures available to us on this planet of ours. Boarding that plane, train or bus and heading off into the… Read more »

7 Things Marketing Students Need to Know

7 Things Marketing Students Need to Know

The XXI century is called the era of consumption. Everything around us is connected with the purchase of goods. All of us are consumers. Marketers around the… Read more »

Will Vaping Be Allowed in Cafes and Bars?

Will Vaping Be Allowed in Cafes and Bars?

A group of MEPs have issued recommendations to the government that vaping be permitted in public places, so that people who smoke deadly cigarettes can more easily… Read more »

Where to go for the Best Nightlife in Birmingham

Where to go for the Best Nightlife in Birmingham

Whether you’re in town visiting or you are a local looking for somewhere different to hang out this weekend, Birmingham has plenty to offer when it comes… Read more »

Therapy and Counselling in Birmingham

Therapy and Counselling in Birmingham

We all go through the mill from time to time, whether it be a breakdown of a relationship, the death of a loved one or someone close,… Read more »