Around The Web

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

Universities in Birmingham What You Need to Know

You can find a lot of benefits of entering the universities. People don’t just get the necessary education but also expose themselves to the culture of the… Read more »

Winson Green fashion designer to the stars launches partnerships to support young people

Winson Green fashion designer to the stars launches partnerships to support young people

Birmingham’s award-winning fashion designer Stephen Arthur officially opened a luxury watch store to launch a partnership between the two high end brands, aiming to help young people… Read more »

New Films 23rd June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Fast and Furious 9 (12A) What began as a… Read more »

Ways to reduce your car’s depreciation

Ways to reduce your car’s depreciation

Aside from property, antiques, or other rare collectibles, pretty much everything we buy loses value from the minute of purchase. Unfortunately, cars are particularly bad when it… Read more »

The Best Street Style of Shanghai Fashion Week 2021

The Best Street Style of Shanghai Fashion Week 2021

In this article, we are going to analyze and show you some of the top street styles from this year’s Shanghai Fashion Week. As always there was… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List for 19 June

Pete Steel is back with the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List with Midlands midsummer melodies from: Laura Mvula // METHODS // Demelza // Lauren Hoyle // FEET // Myriam Adams // LOVEBREAKERS There’s a track from our Featured Album/EP by The Novus and there’s our… Read more »

Checkmate! Birmingham improving community spirit!

AN EVENT TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHILST CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES AROUND CHESS AND BREAKING DOWN ANY INTERGENERATIONAL BARRIERS IN THE PROCESS. ABOUT CHECKMATE! BIRMINGHAM Checkmate! is a regular free… Read more »

New Films 19th June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW In The Heights (12A) Directed by Jon M Chu,… Read more »

Ikon Youth Programme Slow BoatLaunching Summer 2021

For ten years Ikon Youth Programme (IYP) has steeredSlow Boat around the canals of the West Midlands and beyond. A converted narrow boat, it is a unique… Read more »

Birmingham Museums Tell Birmingham’s Pandemic Story

Hundreds of photos and videos that tell Birmingham’s story during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone on display at Thinktank Science Museum. The Life on Lockdown project began… Read more »

Tulipomania John Blakemore Exhibition Argentea Gallery 15th July – 28th August 2021

Tulipomania John Blakemore Exhibition Argentea Gallery 15th July – 28th August 2021

As an extension to its usual contemporary programme, this summer Argentea Gallery is delighted to have the exceptional opportunity to present the sublime work of renowned photographer… Read more »

What is The Best Garden Hose Quick Connect

The best garden hose quick connect can solve your problem if you are tired of struggling to attach fittings to the hose. Garden hose quick connectors are… Read more »

The Melon Ground Sessions Continue!

The Melon Ground Sessions Continue!

The Melon Ground sessions at Castle Bromwich Gardens bring soulful live music to the historic gardens on Thursday evenings throughout the summer, hosted by guitarist Vo Fletcher… Read more »

The Top SEO Tips for SEO-specialists

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most popular and efficient marketing methods in the 21st century. Increasing the quality and quantity of search engine traffic… Read more »

Weekend Activities for Students in Birmingham

Birmingham is a wonderful city with its unique culture and heritage. It’s located in the West of England and is considered the second-largest city in the country. … Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 12 June

Every Saturday at 2pm is the time for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List. This week Danny de Reybekill is the man bringing you the best tracks in town. He has sparkling… Read more »

First of its kind 4D virtual reality experience launches in Digbeth

First of its kind 4D virtual reality experience launches in Digbeth

Tickets for Digbeth, Birmingham based In A Box, In A Box, In A Box go on sale today Hollywood screenwriter, Jeremy Drysdale penned the script for the… Read more »

Tips To Promote Youtube Marketing

YouTube is the best place to start if you want to get into video marketing. YouTube is the most popular video site today, with over one billion… Read more »

Tips for Gaining Popularity as a Band

Being a rockstar is a dream for a lot of people. Anyone who has ever played an instrument has probably pictured themselves playing in front of sold… Read more »

Is It Helpful To Buying A New Car?

Is It Helpful To Buying A New Car?

These days you’ll purchase almost anything from the comfort of your home with simply a click of your finger. Whether it’s clothes, furniture, food, or medication it’s… Read more »

New Films 10th June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Father (12A) Co-writer Florian Zeller makes his directorial… Read more »

‘Lockdown FM Broadcasting In a Pandemic’ by Gilles Peterson.

‘Lockdown FM Broadcasting In a Pandemic’ by Gilles Peterson.

Lockdown FM: Broadcasting In a Pandemic is a 600+ page cultural documentation of a year in lockdown. Densely populated and rich in imagery, it records the response of London based DJ and… Read more »

83 year old abseils Custard Factory for Parkinson’s UK

83 year old abseils Custard Factory for Parkinson’s UK

Daring fundraisers in Birmingham abseiled down the city’s iconic Custard Factory on 5 June, raising an incredible £11,000 for Parkinson’s UK.  Among the 26 people who took… Read more »

Beginner’s Guide to Selecting the Best Video Hosting Service

Video content is more important for businesses than ever before. 54% of consumers say they pay more attention to this type of content compared to still images,… Read more »

Artificial Intelligence Next Stop for the Casino Industry

The Past According to legend, a little-known South African business created the first online casino software in 1994. The first online casino was launched by the same… Read more »

One of Birmingham’s Most Iconic Buildings Set to Welcome Visitors

Aston Hall, one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings, is set to welcome visitors as it reopens on 7 July after being closed for more than a year…. Read more »

Disco Brunch at The Night Owl with Joel and Buck – Saturday 12th June

The Night Owl’s Disco Brunch is finally back by popular demand! We’re so happy to be back with both our indoor and outdoor seating areas in sunny… Read more »

Gladys Knight Announces 2022 UK Tour Including date at Birmingham Symphony Hall

Tickets On-Sale: Friday June 11th 2021 The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 50… Read more »

Top independent Birmingham drinks suppliers

Two Towers Brewery Two Towers Brewery was established in 2010 inspired by well known Brum monuments The Two Towers near Edgbaston reservoir “We liked the name Two… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 5 June

Pete Steel is back in the OFFICAL Brum Radio A-List hot-seat (and it is red-hot) with new music to chill out to including from: Katherine Priddy // The Novus // SIPHO // T8PES // Kate B’mand // Jack… Read more »

New Films 4th June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW A Quiet Place: Part II (15) Three years ago,… Read more »

The Real Peaky Blinders of Birmingham

The hit BBC series Peaky Blinders has taken the film and cinema world by storm over the last few years with its new season reportedly still in… Read more »

5 Tips for Improving Mental Health This Summer

Maintaining positive mental health is important for your mind. The summer season is quickly approaching and, even though the Sun is out, mental health issues can still… Read more »

Choosing an engagement ring? Then be sure to take note of these brands

Choosing an engagement ring? Then be sure to take note of these brands

Now what man wouldn’t want to impress his love with the most beautiful engagement ring! And the choice is not just about the size of the diamond,… Read more »

A beginner’s guide to online Bingo tournaments

Are you the competitive type who’s always looking for the next challenge to sink your teeth into? Online Bingo can be fun, sociable and competitive, but did… Read more »

Tips to improve your oral hygiene routine

A great oral hygiene routine is much more than just regular tooth brushing. Gum and tongue care is just as important as tooth care, but it is… Read more »

How to reduce your carbon footprint when living in the city

No matter who you are, you have probably heard of climate change. You have probably also heard of a carbon footprint. If you have not, a carbon… Read more »

Birmingham theatre group to host summer school at Kingsbury Theatre Tamworth for children from West Mids interested in acting, singing, dancing and comedy

Calling all Midlands performers! Round Midnight Ltd, the Birmingham based theatre group, is offering children aged between 6-11 years of age, the chance to go to summer… Read more »

Summer schedule of pop-up events announced to welcome people back to Brindleyplace

Brindleyplace is set to go pop this summer after announcing a series of events to be held at a brand new pop-up garden which will be located… Read more »

MeetspaceVR Gaming Arena Review

MeetspaceVR Gaming Arena Review

As a home computer gamer of the 1980s, i’ve seen a lot of change over the years, i was an avid C64 gamer and wasted way too… Read more »

Here’s how to become a homeowner in 2021

Finding your place on the property ladder is increasingly challenging, as house prices continue to rise at a rate difficult to keep up with on the average… Read more »

Birmingham Museum Full of Smiles as Thinktank Opens To Visitors

Birmingham Museum Full of Smiles as Thinktank Opens To Visitors Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum finally opens to visitors after 432 days of closure. With reduced capacity in… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List 29th May 2021

Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List This week Danny de Reybekill takes the lid off a jam-packed hour of new Birmingham… Read more »

New Films 1st June 2021 by Mike Davies

With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Cruella (12A) Having given Sleeping Beauty’s Maleficent a sympathetic… Read more »

7 Unforgettable Travel Destinations in Eastern Europe

Visiting Europe tops the list for many travelers. From the beautiful lush mountains and old cities, there are a lot of attractions on the continent. And even… Read more »

Tyre Replacement – How to know whether to repair or replace?

For the most part, for safety, it is recommended that you always opt to replace your tyres when they need it. But are there any occasions when… Read more »

4 Lifestyle Factors That Might Be Impacting Your Sex Life

Unhealthy lifestyle habits impact your sex life significantly. It may lead to various sexual problems, and in some cases, infections. Have you noticed a negative change in… Read more »

Luna Springs Brings Two New Exciting Events to Brum for First Time!

Luna Springs Brings Two New Exciting Events to Brum for First Time!

As restrictions lift on the 21st June, the outdoor venue will stage a series of large-scale events and parties  This summer Luna Springs is bringing a series of… Read more »

Jazz Trumpet Legend Coming To Birmingham

Summer 2021 marks the UK tour of Portrait: Reflections On Belonging, the new and much anticipated album from innovative UK trumpeter Byron Wallen. Having been struck by… Read more »

Dirty Bingo at Actress and Bishop Thursday June 3, 2021

Join us for our one of a kind fortnightly event – DIRTY BINGO – rude, crude and not for the faint-hearted!This is so much more than dabbers… Read more »