Is Online Color Game Safe? Key Things to Check First
There is something instantly familiar about Color Game Online. Bright colors, quick rounds, and the suspense of waiting for dice to settle can bring to mind the… Read more »
Enjoy a Sunday Roast at The Ivy Birmingham
The Ivy Birmingham’s Sunday Roast is back for autumn, and it’s worth cancelling your Sunday plans for. Served with all the trimmings you know and love, The… Read more »
FOREST LIVE – Announce Rudimental as Next 2027 Headliner – Across Thetford Forest, Delamere Forest and Cannock Chase Forest
Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, have announced their next headliner for the 2027 series, with Drum & Bass legends RUDIMENTAL… Read more »
ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS TO ASPIRING YOUNG DANCERS
The annual Open Day gives prospective students and their families the chance to experience life at one of the UK’s leading vocational dance schools Aspiring young dancers… Read more »
Spincycle and Peiriant play at the Rock and Roll Brewhouse on 31st October 2026
Peiriant Peiriant are a duo of violin and electric guitar, who play with melody and tonality to create atmosphere and soundscape. Electronic equipment, samples and found objects… Read more »
Mad Dog Mcrea Turn Hare & Hounds into a Folk-Rock Party This October
Date: Friday 16th October Venue: Hare & Hounds, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/mad-dog-mcrea/the-hare-and-hounds/3628266 A festival atmosphere arrives in Kings Heath on Friday 16th October as Mad… Read more »
Bryde Returns to Birmingham for an Evening of Fierce Honesty and Indie-Folk Brilliance
Date: Thursday 22nd October Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/bryde/the-victoria/3624064 An evening of fearless songwriting and emotionally charged performance awaits at The Victoria on… Read more »
THE FIELD FARMSHOP & KITCHEN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE, WITH BOOKINGS NOW LIVE
Ahead of its official opening on Thursday 22nd October, Cow & Sow’s sister brand, The Field Farmshop & Kitchen has opened bookings, and given guests a sneak… Read more »
BROCKS ANNOUNCED AS NEXT PHASE OF UCB INVESTMENT
Brocks, a 60-cover neighbourhood restaurant, will open on Harborne High Street later this year with UCB alumni Matt Nicholls at the helm Brocks has been named after… Read more »
KIDS EAT FREE AT ZIZZI – OCT HALF TERM
Families are invited to make a spook-tacular trip to Zizzi this October half term, where kids get a three course meal free Kids eat free over the October half term… Read more »
Engineering firm nets £10k for Birmingham Children’s Hospital as part of huge football tournament
Birmingham engineering firm adi Group has raised £10,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity after staging one of its biggest ever five‑a‑side football tournaments – a high‑energy event… Read more »
“An absolute disgrace”: beer drinkers react to Carlsberg plans to close Burton brewery
CAMRA has reacted with anger to the news that Carlsberg intends to close its Burton brewing site in 2027. The consumer giants have renewed demands for the… Read more »
Yoki Social Table to give away free Korean Fried Chicken to celebrate launch at Society Birmingham
Independent food and drink destination Society Birmingham will welcome Korean soul food legends Yoki Social Table to its line-up of street food traders on 12th October, bringing… Read more »
The wraps are coming off at ‘Calendar Girls’ grand launch party next week!
Nervous female fundraisers who posed for a cheeky charity calendar will see their photos for the first time when it’s unveiled at a glamorous launch event at… Read more »
New Physic Garden takes root at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in partnership with Birmingham City University
Work has begun on a brand-new Physic Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU), which aims to blend history and heritage with… Read more »
Actor-director Lisa Wolpe named first recipient of the Diane Meyer Lowman Shakespeare Studies Award
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) has named the American actor, director and writer Lisa Wolpe as the first recipient of the Diane Meyer Lowman Shakespeare Studies Award…. Read more »
Walsall Awards welcomes Well Wishers as official charity partner at gallery reception
The New Art Gallery Walsall provided the setting for an afternoon of conversation, connection and community spirit as Walsall Awards – Business & Community hosted its “Meet,… Read more »
Charlie Dore is ‘still curious’ / Lost Elvis Costello track / Brum gig (Nov 28)
Acclaimed songwriter Charlie Dore brings the final run of her Still Curious EP tour to The Glee Club, Birmingham, on Saturday 28 November 2026. Joining her on… Read more »
Digbeth Music Venues Unite Against Demolition Plans
XOYO Birmingham, Luna Springs, Club Colette, Mama Roux’s, and The Night Owl have come together to form the Digbeth Music Venues Alliance. These key clubs, alongside many… Read more »
Local mum throws support behind Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity’s £1.5m MRI Appeal
A local mum from Birmingham has thrown her support behind a fundraising appeal to bring a state-of-the-art MRI scanner to Birmingham Women’s Hospital for the first time,… Read more »
Lambabet and Three Practical Ways to Push for an Early Win
In casino website writing, the most intelligent approach is almost never the most vocal approach. It usually doesn’t matter as much how many sessions the site manages… Read more »
Tipton Was Named Britain’s Most Bingo Mad Town. What Should Brummies Check Before Claiming a Free Casino Offer?
Photo by Daniel Sturley on Unsplash When a study of Google searches crowned Tipton the most bingo mad town in Britain this summer, the Express & Star… Read more »
Back behind the wheel: why so many Brummies are starting driving lessons again
A surprising number of people booking lessons in Birmingham are not beginners at all. They are coming back to driving after months or, in some cases, more… Read more »
5 Reasons Having an Emergency Dentist on Call Makes All the Difference
img When tooth pain strikes, it is seldom at an opportune moment. Sometimes you wake up with a toothache, break a tooth during an important meal, or… Read more »
Worcestershire SEO Agency Sherbet Donkey Wins Large SEO Agency of the Year at UK Agency Awards 2026
Midlands SEO agency takes home national award after five years of rapid growth Bromsgrove-based Sherbet Donkey has been named Large SEO Agency of the Year 2026 at… Read more »
How Birmingham Was Built On Industry
Birmingham is a city that has been shaped by its industrial past. Even today, signs of this history can be seen across the city, from its canals… Read more »
For listings / feature | Stolen From God, Kitchen Garden Cafe, Wed 7 Oct
Stolen From God comes to the Kitchen Garden Cafe this Wednesday 7 October, combining song, historical narration, concertina and West African kora for Black History Month. Stolen… Read more »
LIGHT UP CHRISTMAS LANDS THREE MAJOR CONTRACTS TO BRING CHRISTMAS MAGIC TO THE MIDLANDS
Birmingham-based Christmas lighting and decorating specialists Light Up Christmas are turning up the festive sparkle this year after securing three major new contracts to transform some of… Read more »
Fat Freddy’s Drop Return to UK for their ‘Based On A True Story’ 21st Anniversary Tour
FAT FREDDY’S DROP will return to the UK in 2026 as part of their Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour, marking the band’s first return… Read more »
Celebrate Halloween at The Ivy Birmingham Brasserie
This Halloween, The Ivy Birmingham Brasserie is getting into the spooky spirit with a week of wickedly tempting treats, from an eye-catching limited-edition cocktail and dessert to… Read more »
MAJOR £270K INVESTMENT FOR SUTTON COLDFIELD PUB
The Foley Arms in Sutton Coldfield is the next Marston’s pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily on 5th October as it prepares to relaunch on… Read more »
BIG EVENT ATMOSPHERE TO ARRIVE AT THE WINDING WHEEL IN CANNOCK FOLLOWING EXCITING REFURBISHMENT
The Winding Wheel in Cannock is the next Marston’s pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily on 5th October as it prepares to relaunch on 28th… Read more »
Solihull’s Eden Voss wins major comedy prize
Eden Voss has been announced as the winner of the prized Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026. Eden, from Solihull, was presented with his award on… Read more »
Pub fireworks favourite returns for Halloween
A fireworks spectacle and spooky surprises will be central to the Halloween fun at an annual event at The Fleur de Lys near Solihull this month. The… Read more »
New gallery celebrating life in the city from the 1950s to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Jesson’s sweet shop. Credit: Birmingham Museums Trust A new gallery celebrating the people, places, sounds and experiences that have shaped Birmingham since the 1950s is set to… Read more »
£4 GUINNESS UP FOR GRABS AT SAINT PAUL’S MARKET THIS SUNDAY
Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has recently installed a self-serve Guinness station, giving guests the opportunity to grab a pint without needing to head to… Read more »
Birmingham’s Chinese elders begin telling their stories for new heritage project
Fifty members of Birmingham’s Chinese community aged 75 and over gathered at Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant as part ofan event marking the International Day of Older Persons, to help… Read more »
ALFRED WORKS AND THE BLACK CURRICULUM PARTNER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The food hall is donating 50% of profits from the exclusive £12 cocktail to The Black Curriculum; the funds will support young people’s travel, workshop materials and… Read more »
Brumbeat Live Music Guide – October 2026!
Here’s our recommended best original NEW live music across Birmingham for October.. 1st October Cory Hanson @ Hare & Hounds 2nd October Xhosa Cole @ 1000 Trades 2nd October Esore… Read more »
Birmingham’s Padel Clubs Enter the Next Stage
Padel has moved quickly from curiosity to credible part of Birmingham’s sporting landscape. New courts are appearing across the city and wider West Midlands, from university campuses… Read more »
Why Gambling Is Becoming More Like Watching a Game Show
The online casino used to have a fairly obvious visual language. Green tables. Cards. Roulette wheels. A dealer dressed as if someone important might walk into the… Read more »
Films from Fri Oct 2 by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Digger (15) A satirical eco black comedy about the excesses of extreme… Read more »
What Neurodivergent Workers Need From an Office
Acas puts the number at around one in seven people in the UK who are neurodivergent. That covers ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, sensory processing differences and more…. Read more »
New sculpture trail at National Memorial Arboretum brings comfort to bereaved families at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals
A new memorial sculpture trail has been created by Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity at the National Memorial Arboretum, recently renamed the RBL Memorial Gardens, helping… Read more »
Joe Lycett named first patron as Forward festival opens in Birmingham today
Shane Meadows headlines four days of film and television, with premieres starring Michelle Yeoh and Sue Johnston, new regional filmmaking and an £8 Industry Day. Birmingham’s Forward… Read more »
Joe & The Shitboys Bring Their Queer Vegan Shitpunk Revolution to The Victoria
Date: Wednesday 7th OctoberVenue: The Victoria, BirminghamDoors: 7:30 pmTickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/joe-the-shitboys/the-victoria/3645083 One of the most talked about punk bands on the planet storms into Birmingham this October as Joe… Read more »
The Fibre Artist Reimagining Birmingham’s Architecture (and winning big)
REDEFINING CRAFT & BRUTALISM: EMERGING FIBRE ARTIST ODETTE CAMPBELL PREMIERES SOLO EXHIBITION AT SEVENTH CIRCLE Following her winning submission for Seventh Circle’s open-call exhibition Renaissance earlier this… Read more »
BCU celebrates Black History Month with outdoor exhibition
The free public event will be displayed in Birmingham’s Snow Hill Square, showcasing a selection of original designs created by students exploring the theme of Black Culture. … Read more »
Tony Iommi supports next generation of Birmingham musicians thanks to sell-out Conservatoire talk
More than £15,000 has been raised for the new Tony Iommi Scholarship at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, helping music students from Birmingham pursue their careers. The scholarship was… Read more »
Is this the best job in Britain? Birmingham kids get to test out this year’s hottest Christmas gifts and get paid in toys for their time!
A dream job for kids in Birmingham has been announced this week, with an exciting new opportunity that will see lucky participants testing out the hottest new… Read more »