Around The Web

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

Most Popular Medieval Card Games from Centuries Past

Most Popular Medieval Card Games from Centuries Past

A standard item in most households of the Middle Ages was playing cards of some sort from the 15th century onwards. Card games had been prevalent for… Read more »

New Films 6th Jan 2022 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Licorice Pizza (15) Loosely based on the life of… Read more »

How to rule the Roulette wheel

The game of Roulette is said to have been invented in the 17th century by French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal in his failed attempts to create… Read more »

Birmingham’s Best Gambling Hangouts

Birmingham’s Best Gambling Hangouts

The casino tourism industry has continued to grow throughout the world and helped generate income, especially among the gambling capitals around the world. One of the countries… Read more »

6 Things To Get Excited About Adele In 2022

6 Things To Get Excited About Adele In 2022

Adele took a rest from the limelight in 2015 after the success of her third album, ‘25’. She took a rest to work on building a family… Read more »

Hidden Ways Tech Enhances Sports Gambling

The unstoppable merge between tech and sports gambling has led to the continual implementation of innovative aspects. As a result, not only has it accelerated the digital… Read more »

Best Casino Games Review

Best Casino Games Review

There are many exciting and enjoyable casino games that can be accessed through online sites and even sportsbooks, with among the most popular being a game slot… Read more »

Technology’s Ever-Increasing Influence On Sports Betting

With sports betting becoming legal in the US, there is an increased demand for innovative ways to get the customer better involved with a complete sports betting… Read more »

5 Fabulous Online Present Ideas That Will Save You from Battling the Crowds Of The Bullring This Christmas

There are certainly vastly differing views on the advantages versus the disadvantages to the internet and the way that online activity, shopping, and social media usage seem… Read more »

New Films Christmas 2021 Part 2 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Matrix Resurrections (15) As comic book fans will know,… Read more »

Best Photo Gift Ideas for Families This Christmas

When you’re doing the Christmas shopping, you might be buying a range of gifts for individual people and gifts to give to families. Family gifts can be… Read more »

Netflix animation Robin Robin starring Birmingham rising star, Amira Macey-Michael shortlisted for animated short film at the Oscars

Birmingham-based rising star, Amira Macey-Michael, has landed a prime role in the brand-new Netflix film, Robin Robin, shortlisted for animated short film at the Oscars. This is… Read more »

Birmingham’s City Centre Bar The Pineapple Club named one of 50 best in the UK!

Birmingham’s City Centre Bar The Pineapple Club named one of 50 best in the UK!

The award winning team behind The Pineapple Club, have had it announced today that they have reached the UK’s Official Top 50 list. Last year the bar… Read more »

The Alternative Lifestyle that is Trending in Brum

At the mention of an alternative lifestyle, you may be thinking of long hair, guitars, and loud music in a Digbeth venue. However, the lifestyle discussed herein… Read more »

Four New Hobbies to Get Brummies Active and Outdoors

Living in the UK’s second-largest city means that most Brummies are decidedly urban folk – used to built-up areas and not necessarily engaged in outdoor activities in nature…. Read more »

Gift ideas for the Brummie who has everything

Sure, it’s not easy to find the perfect gift for the guy who has everything. Some people are notoriously difficult to shop for, but there are ways… Read more »

What is Trending in the Birmingham Wedding Scene?

Following an expected hiatus in 2020, the wedding industry in Birmingham is back in full swing, with local wedding planners and venues reporting that they have more… Read more »

A Comprehensive Guide To Fire Health & Safety In Commercial Business Premises

If you are either solely or part of a team that is responsible for the fire safety regulations and health and safety requirements and legalities of your… Read more »

How To Balance Your Professional & Personal Life As A Doctor In Training

How To Balance Your Professional & Personal Life As A Doctor In Training

As you will already be fully aware, training to become a qualified and professional medical doctor is one of the most high-pressure and academic routes to take… Read more »

The best casino games for beginners

The best casino games for beginners

Entering the casino as a first-time player can be a fairly scary scenario – whether you’re playing in person or online. There are a whole host of… Read more »

3 Ways to Make Out-of-Town Gigs Less Stressful

Unless you have a gig as a house band, you will probably spend the bulk of your time on the road. Even for single musicians without a… Read more »

New Films Christmas 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) Again directed by Jon… Read more »

Auf Wiedersehen, 2021! Albert’s Schloss to host first ever New Year’s Eve party in Birmingham

The brand new Birmingham venue is throwing a Schloss soiree for guests on December 31st Following their December 6th opening at One Chamberlain Square, Albert’s Schloss will… Read more »

23 of Birmingham’s rising stars are set to appear in the West End this Christmas

Some of Birmingham’s most promising young performers will be appearing on the West End this festive season, as Stagebox members take to the stage as part of… Read more »

Winter Funland at The NEC, Birmingham is Officially Open!

A festive spectacular, comprising a gigantic ice-skating rink, traditional circus, a full-size fairground, and Santa’s Grotto is officially open, providing the most magical Christmas event in the… Read more »

Top 3 reasons you should get a 3D printer

3D printers are more affordable than ever, and their popularity in UK households is growing. Learning the craft of replicating everyday items is an appealing prospect to… Read more »

How to Choose the Best Artificial Grass To Use?

How to Choose the Best Artificial Grass To Use?

AstroTurf was the sole brand and product available when artificial grass was first introduced in the 1960s. Recently, lots of manufacturers have progressed, selling hundreds of varying… Read more »

Why Luton Is a Must-Visit for History Buffs

Luton, a large town in Bedfordshire, England, is found along the River Lea, northwest of London. Its name was derived from its close proximity to the river,… Read more »

Tips for investing in homes in Birmingham

A lot of people are buying homes in Birmingham and they want to save money. There is a lot of potential for homeowners to make the right… Read more »

THREE EYELASH EXTENSION MATERIALS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Face makeup is quite interesting because you can get very creative with it. The creative process can be fun and daring. Apart from face tattoos and painting… Read more »

Things to Consider When Building Your Dream Home from Scratch

After working hard for years on end, many people in the UK dream of building a dream home for themselves and their close ones to enjoy. Finding… Read more »

Smart Investments To Grow Your Birmingham Business

Birmingham is one of the best cities in the UK for business. In fact, it’s been named the country’s most entrepreneurial city outside London by the Centre for Entrepreneurs. If you’re… Read more »

BEST GIFT SHOPS IN BIRMINGHAM

The holidays are around the corner, and the early birds have begun the yearly scramble to get the ideal gifts for their loved ones. Giving gifts to… Read more »

Welcome in 2022 at The Village, Moseley with disco all night long!

Welcome in 2022 at The Village, Moseley with disco all night long!

Everybody wants to be… BOURGIE BOURGIE! And this year, to welcome in the new year, you can be! The Village will this year be saying a welcomed… Read more »

Viking Moses shares poignant new music video for ‘Take Tender’ ahead of UK tour with James Yorkston

Hailed as ‘The most uniquely talented American musician since Kurt Cobain’ by The Guardian, Viking Moses, aka Brendon Massei, has announced he will be joining singer-songwriter James… Read more »

Plan B: How Touchwood is keeping shoppers safe this Christmas

Following the recent government announcement to instigate the Plan B Covid strategy, Touchwood is taking every precaution to make guests feel safe this Christmas. To comply with… Read more »

A Christmas Tale – Birmingham’s first Ska Band, Trojan Records and Walt Disney!

The story of Rudi The Red-Nosed Reindeer began 53 years ago, in Birmingham with the first ska recording to hit in the UK. The band were The… Read more »

Rock n roll comedian “Tom Stade” is coming to Bilston on 16 December with his “You Ain’t seen Nothing Yet” show

Hey! Comedian Tom Stade is currently on the road and nearing the end of one of his marathon tours….  As seen on Live at the Apollo (Twice), C4’s Comedy Gala, Mock… Read more »

New Films 10th Dec 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Unforgivable (15) Originally a three-part TV series set… Read more »

Top 5 casinos in Europe for junket tourism in 2022

Top 5 casinos in Europe for junket tourism in 2022

A junket tour to famous European capitals is a luxury holiday that combines the excitement and relaxation that everyone loves with a varied and exciting excursion programme…. Read more »

Wunderbar! Bavarian party palace Albert’s Schloss has arrived in Birmingham

Wunderbar! Bavarian party palace Albert’s Schloss has arrived in Birmingham

Albert’s Schloss Birmingham officially opened its doors to the public on Monday December 6 £700 million Paradise Forum development is the home of the brand new ‘pleasure palace’, which… Read more »

How to shop online this festive season without breaking your bank account

With just over 20 days till Christmas, you should have by now been planning early to prevent spending a fortune at the last minute. This isn’t about… Read more »

Birmingham: Best things to do in 2022

Birmingham is the second-largest city in Great Britain located in the West Midlands which makes it also a great place to explore areas like Malvern Hills and… Read more »

What Should I Study To Become A Fashion Designer

Most students desire to become teachers, pilots, engineers, doctors, and nurses. Very few people are interested in becoming fashion designers. Before we proceed any further, it is… Read more »

Can AI Ensure Fairness in Online Gambling?

Can AI Ensure Fairness in Online Gambling?

Artificial intelligence is shaping up to change a great deal about the world in the coming years. With AI becoming more sophisticated and companies pouring trillions of… Read more »

Three Life Lessons You Can Learn From Roulette

Three Life Lessons You Can Learn From Roulette

If you have been lucky enough to visit a Las Vegas casino, you probably spent some time watching roulette. You may even have played a few spins… Read more »

London or Birmingham, which is best for Christmas Cheer?

London and Birmingham, the capital city of England obviously being London and Brum, the second city and an hour and a half between them both by train…. Read more »

Albert’s Schloss Birmingham reveal their line-up of 7 days of showtime performers ahead of launch

The line-up takes in a thespian by day, burlesque dancer by night, an international lip-syncing drag performer, and a Midlands Zone Best New Cabaret finalist  Jay Andre… Read more »

A free Winter Garden is coming to The Old Crown in Digbeth this December

A free Winter Garden is coming to The Old Crown in Digbeth this December

The team at Birmingham’s oldest pub, The Old Crown are ready to get you into the festive spirit with their Winter beer gardens this December, open for… Read more »

SLT’s sub role a shot in the arm for Sandwell

Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) has been praised for its role in the borough’s COVID-19 vaccination programme success – delivering jabs for some 40% of the adults fully vaccinated… Read more »