Why More Women Are Launching Businesses After 40
Something has changed in the UK’s startup scene over the past few years. The fastest growth in entrepreneurial activity isn’t coming from recent graduates or twentysomething tech… Read more »
La Bellezza 3 courses in under 60 minutes review
I was recently invited to try La Bellezza’s 3 courses in under 60 minutes, which is perfect to fit into a lunch break. The offer is available Monday to Friday… Read more »
Iconic House Music Brand to Arrive in Birmingham on Major UK Tour
Legendary house music brand, Love to be… will embark on a major UK tour in partnership with Academy Music Group (AMG), which kicks off at O2 Institute… Read more »
Infrastructure of the Future: Innovation, Resilience and Competitiveness According to Senior Executive Luigi Ferraris
The interview with Luigi Ferraris is available for download at this link, which also includes the English subtitle file (.srt) of the interview: https://we.tl/t-oC7zdh2wu7JYpDtF “Technological innovation, resilience and… Read more »
Neverland comes to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
This festive season, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is set to transform into a spellbinding Neverland, enchanting visitors of all ages with a fun-filled experience inspired by… Read more »
Ladies First return to House of Commons to launch 2027 Awards
A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons this week marked the official launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational achievers…. Read more »
NeuNoir present THE LISTENER – horror classic revived for autumn 2026.
This autumn, NeuNoir theatre presents, The Listener, an intimate reading of a chilling tale by one of the 20th century’s greatest supernatural storytellers, Algernon Blackwood – with stop-offs… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM’S OLDEST PUB TO CELEBRATE ITS 658TH BIRTHDAY WITH HUGE FREE PARTY
One of Birmingham’s most historic pubs is proving that age really is just a number as it prepares to celebrate its 658th birthday with a huge free… Read more »
London art-rock outfit MODERN WOMAN announce new run of UK shows for early 2027
Following a summer spent bringing their acclaimed debut album ‘Johnny’s Dreamworld’ to festival stages across the UK and Europe, including Vida Festival, Wilderness, Green Man and End of the… Read more »
Birmingham Home Care Company Launches Free Local Seated Exercise Sessions
Walfinch home care is offering four local Thrive Clubs, where anyone can join in seated exercise, refreshments and chat, free of charge. “If you are looking for… Read more »
Transvision Vamp return for first UK & Ireland tour since 1991 in October
ransvision Vamp are set to hit the road this October for a 17-date UK and Ireland tour, marking their first UK shows since 1991. The run kicks off in Newcastle on 6th… Read more »
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum celebrates 25 years of inspiring curiosity
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a programme of special activities and events marking a quarter of a century of inspiring visitors to… Read more »
Birmingham Heritage Week Opens Free Doors Across the City From Today
Source: magnific.com Birmingham Heritage Week 2026 launches today, September 11, setting off a 10-day run of free and reduced-price access to some of the city’s most compelling… Read more »
UCB REVEALS DETAILS FOR NEW RESTAURANT
University College Birmingham (UCB) has revealed details of new restaurant Beyond and a major transformation of Restaurant at College of Food, with both venues opening this autumn… Read more »
ZIZZI SERVES UP A COSY NEW MENU THIS AUTUMN
Zizzi is getting ready for shorter days and cosy nights, with their new autumn menu featuring rich and hearty ingredients in five new warming dishes and two… Read more »
ALFRED WORKS CROWNED BEST FOOD HALL IN THE UK AT BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS 2026
Birmingham based food hall Alfred Works has been crowned Best Food Hall in the UK at the British Street Food Awards 2026, just six months after opening… Read more »
Films from Fri 11 Sept by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Pressure (12A) Most will know that Operation Overlord, aka D-Day, took place… Read more »
Why Early-Season Football Results Can Mislead Betting Analysis
The opening weeks of a football season turn isolated results into sweeping forecasts. A shock victory can summon Europe and one heavy defeat can forecast relegation, long… Read more »
How To Analyze Birmingham Defensive Record In Tight Games
Birmingham City often turns close matches into tense battles decided by small details. Their defensive record shows clear patterns across home and away fixtures. Understanding those patterns… Read more »
Stephen Warnock Slams Alejandro Garnacho For Perceived Attitude Issues
Alejandro Garnacho has been criticised after struggling to influence Aston Villa’s goalless draw against Hull City. The Chelsea loanee was accused of looking completely disinterested during his… Read more »
Why Building a Good Life Is Also an Investment in Your Mental Health
Have you ever found yourself diligently practicing relaxation techniques, meditating every morning, and repeating positive affirmations, only to feel a persistent sense of emptiness the moment you… Read more »
How Personal Preferences Are Influencing Modern Lifestyle Trends
Lifestyle trends rarely emerge from a single cultural moment. More often, they develop from thousands of individual decisions about how people spend their time, money and attention…. Read more »
Napa Valley vs French Wine: A Simple Guide to the World’s Most Loved Wine Regions
Every wine lover has wondered this at some point — is French wine better, or is Napa Valley wine the way to go? Both are famous in… Read more »
Wall Art Ideas for a Home Office That Inspire Wanderlust
An empty wall on the other side of your desk is not only going to make you feel empty; it will also make you feel like sitting… Read more »
How to Play Online Bingo in the UK
Online bingo turns the familiar number matching game into a convenient digital experience. Players can join scheduled rooms, purchase one or more tickets and follow the draw… Read more »
Inkybet casino: five loyalty features giving real depth to online play
Casino competition on the internet doesn’t usually stand still, but loyalty page content tends to become repetitive hype and vague promises, along with not much more. A… Read more »
Top Tips for Choosing a Betting App That Works When It Matters Most
Everyone has an opinion on which betting app comes out on top. Ask ten bettors and you will get ten answers, usually louder than they need to… Read more »
Fun First Date Activities in Birmingham That Avoid Awkward Small Talk
You are 20 minutes into a drink in a quiet bar, you have covered work and the commute and the weather, and everything now rests on the… Read more »
How To Make A Period Kitchen Feel Brighter Without Knocking Down Walls
Image link: https://www.canva.com/photos/MAGnHOAd-tY/ Birmingham is full of characterful homes where the kitchen feels noticeably tighter than the rooms around it. Victorian terraces, converted properties, and interwar semis… Read more »
Former editor bags sixth national award for her PR agency
Amanda Chalmers, has been listed among the SME Midlands Enterprise Awards winners for her PR agency. Chalmers News PR was named as The Best PR & Marketing… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM’S CHAOTIC ANIMATION NIGHT OVERLAP RETURNS THIS MONTH WITH GORILLAZ DIRECTOR JONATHAN DJOB NKONDO
17 September 2026 | The Crossing, Digbeth, Birmingham Birmingham’s brilliantly chaotic celebration of animation, Overlap, returns to Digbeth on Thursday 17 September 2026, bringing together some of… Read more »
FABRIC ANNOUNCES AUTUMN SEASON AS PART OF A CITY-WIDE STAGE FOR DANCE
Fabric, a strategic dance development organisation based in the Midlands, is delighted to announce four incredible performances this autumn, presented as part of THIS IS DANCE. THIS… Read more »
Many hands made light work for Birmingham charity
Many hands made light work when Rotarians from across the West Midlands joined forces for a special Impact Day at a charity in Edgbaston. Twenty-eight members from… Read more »
Alt/rock artist NOAHFINNCE headlines Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 23rd October!
Alt/rock artist NOAHFINNCE recently released his brand new single, TOO SENSITIVE. The track eases you in with Noah’s emotive and enchanting vocal, before welcoming a gut punch… Read more »
Super Furry Animals, Kingfishr + more ensure Brum’s Moseley Folk Festival celebrates landmark 20th anniversary in style
Since debuting in 2006, Moseley Folk Festival has welcomed an impressive variety of artists to its stages, and this year was no exception, with a colourful line-up… Read more »
From Jewellery Quarter Loft to Moseley Terrace: Interior Ideas for Birmingham Homes
[Image by Edithub Pro from Pexels on Canva] Birmingham’s housing stock rarely sticks to one architectural script. A Jewellery Quarter loft calls for a different approach from… Read more »
What to Look for When Hiring an Event Venue
Choosing an event venue is one of the most consequential decisions in the planning process. The right space can make an event feel effortless: guests arrive easily,… Read more »
Be N!ce Ignite The Victoria with Sharp Edged Punk and Unfiltered Chaos
Date: Thursday 17th September Venue: The Victoria, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/be-n-ce/the-victoria/3632397 Be N!ce storm into The Victoria on Thursday 17th September, headlining a night that… Read more »
Bones Ate Arfa Set to Shake The Sunflower Lounge to Its Core
Date: Saturday 12th September Venue: The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham Doors: 7:30 pm Tickets: https://uncover.seetickets.com/event/bones-ate-arfa/the-sunflower-lounge/3645811 Bones Ate Arfa return to Birmingham with a full throttle headline show at The… Read more »
Restaurant Touring Company urges Brummies to support their local independents: “If we don’t use it, we will lose it”
Zindiya, Tehran, Satori, Chakhana, Greek Aura and Cuban Embassy are among the independent Moseley restaurants joining a new neighbourhood food tour designed to put local hospitality firmly back… Read more »
UK’s youngest touring rock band strikes a chord with legendary British amplifier maker Laney
The UK’s youngest touring rock band have received the biggest endorsement of their career to date – a collaboration with legendary British music manufacturer and designer Laney… Read more »
Films from Fri 4 Sept by Mike Davies
Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Death Of Robin Hood (15) Loosely based on the 17th-century ballad,… Read more »
The Ivy brings 90s nostalgia to Birmingham with new £19.96 Cool Britannia menu
Thirty years after Cool Britannia defined a generation, The Ivy Collection is inviting guests to revisit one of Britain’s most iconic cultural moments with the launch of… Read more »
Animal kingdom drone light show coming to Brum this September
A large-scale outdoor spectacle, WILD: The Drone Light Show, is coming to Spetchley Park Estate in Worcester on 19 September, with hundreds of illuminated drones creating vivid depictions of beloved animals from four wild worlds:… Read more »
Artist in Residence announced at Coughton Court
Historic Tudor house, Coughton Court, will welcome contemporary artist Elizabeth Dimitroff for a three-week residency this September, as part of The Dot Project and HeritageXplore’s artist residency… Read more »
Birmingham Hosts World Supercross Championship British GP This October
On Saturday 10 October, the FIM World Supercross Championship returns to the UK as Birmingham’s iconic Alexander Stadium is transformed into a purpose-built supercross track for one night only. Thousands of tonnes… Read more »
UKCW Birmingham puts innovation in the spotlight with new Futurebuild showcase
Ahead of its return to the NEC later this month, UKCW Birmingham has unveiled a brand new show section in partnership with Futurebuild, bringing its innovation-first approach… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM FOOD HALL REACHES FINAL OF BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS 2026
Blend Family’s Birmingham-based food hall, Alfred Works, has reached the finals of the British Street Food Awards 2026 in the ‘Best Food Hall’ category Birmingham-based food hall… Read more »
From Balsall Heath to the Stars: Trevor Beattie to Share His Inspiring Journey at International Day of Birmingham 2026
Trevor Beattie’s story begins not in boardrooms or on the pages of advertising history, but on the streets of Balsall Heath, Birmingham, where he was born and… Read more »
FREE SMALL PLATES AT MANEKI RAMEN SELFRIDGES POP-UP
Award-winning Birmingham ramen restaurant Maneki Ramen will bring a taste of Tokyo to Selfridges Food Hall from 4–6th September, with complimentary small plates A taste of Tokyo… Read more »