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The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

The Digbeth Challenge returns for 2024 with £1000 in amazing prizes

A whopping 45 of Birmingham’s ‘Creative Quarter’ hospitality venues are coming together this year to see who’s got what it takes to win the Digbeth Challenge! Make… Read more »

Leading Engineering Firm adi Group is Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Corporate Supporter of the Year

Leading engineering firm adi Group was recognised as one of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity’s 100 Heroes for the second year running, being acknowledged for its fundraising and volunteering efforts…. Read more »

The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review

The Plough kitchen at The Hare & Hounds review

The guys at The Plough Harborne have recently taken over a kitchen residency at The Hare & Hounds in King’s Heath and I was invited along to… Read more »

Sabai Sabai Restaurant Turns 20

Sabai Sabai Restaurant is thrilled to announce its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of serving authentic Thai cuisine and warm service in The Midlands. The faces behind… Read more »

TOCA SOCIAL TO KICK-OFF BIRMINGHAM OPENING IN JUNE 2024

To mark the announcement, Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey took to the streets of Birmingham showcasing his football skills TOCA Social, the world’s first and only immersive… Read more »

Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Good Clothes Show – 20-22nd September 2024 

Celebrate the leap year by leaping into good clothes. Tickets go on sale today, Thursday 29 February at 10am, for The Good Clothes Show: the largest ever assembly of… Read more »

Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million

Work on the Midlands Rail Hub is set to begin after ministers provided an initial £123 million funding injection. The transformational upgrade project is part of the Government’s… Read more »

Renowned Fashion Icon Karen Millen OBE to Headline International Women’s Day Conference and Expo in Birmingham

International Women’s Day is set to be celebrated in grandeur this year as Karen Millen OBE, the esteemed fashion designer and businesswoman, takes centre stage as the… Read more »

St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park naming rights partnership to launch with World Premiere UB40 concert on April 1, 2024

Birmingham City Football Club has joined forces with global reggae stars UB40 to officially launch the Club’s naming rights partnership, St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, on April… Read more »

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Best Friends Reopen Iconic Burger Spot in Harborne

Beloved Burger hotspot Bun & Barrel, on Harborne High Street, has reopened its doors after 5 months of closure. The restaurant known for the ‘Best Burgers In… Read more »

The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom

The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with Exciting New Brewery and Taproom The Indian Brewery is thrilled to announce its official expansion into… Read more »

The Malaya Classic opens in the Arcadian bringing authentic Malaysian flavours to the city

There’s a new gem in town. The Malaya Classic, has opened in the heart of Chinatown promising an exciting menu of authentic Malaysian dishes.  Featuring Halal authentic Malaysian… Read more »

Solar Installation at Legrand Achieves CSR Roadmap Milestone

Legrand UK & Ireland has saved over a tonne of CO2 in a single month with the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel array on the roof… Read more »

Restaurant and music bar MoonCat opens at Utilita Arena

A brand new restaurant and bar concept has opened at Utilita Arena promising an exciting mix of Japanese food, cocktails and live music. MoonCat is open 7… Read more »

All aboard for new recruits during National Apprenticeship Week 

This National Apprenticeship Week, train operator CrossCountry has welcomed a new cohort of eight apprentice train drivers to their headquarters in Birmingham, set to be ‘trained up’… Read more »

Conference Aston appoints new marketing apprentice

Birmingham’s leading residential events venue, Conference Aston, has appointed a new apprentice who joined the team as a Marketing Administrator. With a background in media and a… Read more »

Game-changing UK arts and social space relaunches with world-class cultural programme

– Hockley Social Club in Birmingham will present cutting-edge and diverse arts, comedy, music, and talks alongside award-winning street food, following significant investment in revamp of 10,000… Read more »

Verve Lounge opens this SaturdayElevating Birmingham’s Nightlife Experience

Birmingham’s nightlife is about to reach new heights this February with the launch of Verve Lounge, a sophisticated and vibrant bar that promises to redefine your evening escapades.  Verve Lounge… Read more »

Can Birmingham Businesses help Brum Bite Back?

Brum Bites Back! is the new campaign from the Food Justice Network (FJN). We want everyone in Birmingham to have access to food, and we’re asking citizens and businesses… Read more »

NQ64 Laser Quest, an adults-only laser quest experience from the retro gaming concept, NQ64, will launch in Digbeth from 16th February

NQ64 Laser Quest, an adults-only laser quest experience from the retro gaming concept, NQ64, will launch in Digbeth from 16th February

NQ64, Digbeth’s popular arcade bar, have announced they will be launching their first adults-only Laser Quest experience from 16th February. The experience will see NQ64 expand their… Read more »

HOAR CROSS HALL’S NEW AND EXCLUSIVE WELLNESS MEMBERS CLUB HAS LAUNCHED

The award-winning spa hotel Hoar Cross Hall, nestled within thousands of acres of tranquil Staffordshire countryside, has launched The Wellness Club. The all-new and exclusive lifestyle club… Read more »

West Midlands Company Love Writing Co. Goes on a Learning Adventure with Paddington

As the PaddingtonTM brand celebrates its 65th anniversary, Love Writing Co, which is based in the West Midlands, is thrilled to announce its partnership with The Copyrights Group (a… Read more »

Verve Lounge set to open

Birmingham’s nightlife is about to reach new heights with the launch of Verve Lounge, a sophisticated and vibrant bar that promises to redefine your evening escapades.  Verve Lounge… Read more »

Carters Announce Pop-Up at Member’s Club Eighteen at 103 Colmore Row

Carters Announce Pop-Up at Member’s Club Eighteen at 103 Colmore Row

The Michelin-starred restaurant and duo, Brad and Holly Carter, are relocating Carters to Birmingham’s city centre from 2nd February to 31st May 2024 to the private members club, Eighteen at 103… Read more »

Great Birmingham Christmas Gifts for 2023!

If you’re stuck for the stocking fillers this Christmas and need some inspiration, why not support local businesses by buying something from our Brummie Christmas shopping list!… Read more »

Indian street food destination Indigo Rasoi opens in Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges Birmingham has launched new Indian street food destination Indigo Rasoi in the heart of the Birmingham store. The restaurant is an exciting new addition to the… Read more »

Riverine Rabbit opens bookings for new Stirchley-based restaurant

Riverine Rabbit opens bookings for new Stirchley-based restaurant

The highly anticipated independent restaurant from Ash and Erin Valenzuela-Heeger will open in Stirchley – date to be announced Riverine Rabbit will open bookings for its new… Read more »

The Michelin Guide listed vegan restaurant LAND will enjoy up to 6 more covers and a bar for pre-dinner drinks

The Michelin Guide listed vegan restaurant LAND will enjoy up to 6 more covers and a bar for pre-dinner drinks

Land, the independent fine dining restaurant that was highlighted as one of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the UK by the Michelin Guide 2023, is… Read more »

How Wire Manufacturers in Birmingham are Shaping the Future of Industry and Innovation

How Wire Manufacturers in Birmingham are Shaping the Future of Industry and Innovation

The bustling city of Birmingham is not only known for its rich industrial history but also for the pivotal role it plays in shaping the future of… Read more »

Six by Nico, six-course tasting menu that evolves every six weeks, has opened at 81 Colmore Row

Six by Nico, six-course tasting menu that evolves every six weeks, has opened at 81 Colmore Row

Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico offers guests an adventurous and affordable menu.  The first concept guests will be able to enjoy until 14th January… Read more »

Toyah Willcox kicks off Christmas at Millennium Point with lights switch on

Millennium Point’s Christmas lights were officially switched on by Birmingham-born music icon, Toyah Willcox, at the award-winning conference and events venue last week (08 November). On 08… Read more »

The Entertainer launches search for Christmas toy testers in Birmingham

The Entertainer has launched a search for two lucky children from Birmingham, who have the chance to win every child’s dream job – testing toys for Santa…. Read more »

On 23rd November, artisan bakery and kitchen Medicine will open a new branch in Selfridges Birmingham

Selfridges Birmingham will add an exciting new bakery destination to its store this month, bolstering the store’s eclectic line up of eateries.  Medicine, an artisan bakery and kitchen… Read more »

Crazy Gin Secures Prestigious Brand of the Year 2023 Award from Be Inclusive Hospitality

Crazy Gin, the world’s most exciting British Indian Gins, is ecstatic to announce its latest triumph—the prestigious Brand of the Year Award from Be Inclusive Hospitality. This… Read more »

The 2023 Motorhome & Caravan Show sees record breaking visitor attendance and strong sales for exhibitors

Visitor numbers hit the highest ever recorded for the 2023 edition of the Motorhome & Caravan Show, indicating that interest in on-the-road holidays isn’t slowing down –… Read more »

Updated designs released for Smithfield Birmingham

The public are being invited to attend a series of events where they will be able to view and provide feedback on changes to the designs of… Read more »

Major £33 million funding boost for West Midlands bus services as fare cap set to be extended

The West Midlands is set to benefit from over £33 million of new funding to improve bus services over the next financial year, the Transport Secretary has… Read more »

Business Secretary visits Aston Martin after announcing £9 million to support over 2,500 local jobs in auto tech 

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch visited Aston Martin’s HQ in Warwickshire today (20 October), where she met with apprentices and senior leaders and learnt more about the company’s… Read more »

NEW-LOOK LEGAL AWARDS 2024 LAUNCHED BY BIRMINGHAM LAW SOCIETY

Alice Kinder, the newly sworn-in President of the Birmingham Law Society – and the Society’s youngest ever President in its 205-year history – said about the launch: “As… Read more »

£310k funding will create two more Paediatric Palliative Medicine Consultants at BCH

Birmingham Children’s Hospital is to become a training hospital in Paediatric Palliative Medicine thanks to £300k charity funding. Birmingham Children’s Hospital is to become a training hospital… Read more »

Historic hotel is back with a bang

Fireworks are set to light up the skies over historic Wroxall Abbey, near Solihull, with the return of the hotel’s Bonfire Night party. Tickets for the family… Read more »

Celebrate Halloween in Birmingham’s Creative Quarter at the Digbeth Open Day

Zellig presents in collaboration with Digbeth Estate DIGBETH HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY – showcasing everything Digbeth!  Head to Birmingham’s Creative Quarter for a day to sample a little… Read more »

£10.5 million delivered to improve and protect bus services in the West Midlands

Residents across the West Midlands will benefit from lower fares, improved reliability and better bus services as the Government delivers a further £10.5 million to support local… Read more »

The MasterChef star Dan Lee launching new street food concept, Dai Pai Dong, from 5th October at Hockley Social Club

The MasterChef star Dan Lee launching new street food concept, Dai Pai Dong, from 5th October at Hockley Social Club

The MasterChef: The Professionals winner is launching his new street food concept, Dai Pai Dong, from 5th October. Following the huge success of his 4-month residency in… Read more »

Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after significant improvements for passengers

Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after significant improvements for passengers

The Department for Transport has awarded Avanti West Coast a long-term contract which will enable them to deliver improved services for passengers, after dramatically reducing cancellations to… Read more »

Sonal Clare of The Wilderness, Announced As Finalist for a BIH Spotlight Award

Be Inclusive Hospitality, (BIH) a not-for-profit organisation, have announced the finalists for 2nd year of the BIH Spotlight Awards. The awards are designed to shine a light on exceptional businesses… Read more »

SHC Digital Appoints New Performance Director

Progressive Performance Agency, SHC Digital, in Birmingham, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of a new director. The company, which has just been shortlisted for… Read more »

The EV Network and bp pulse unveil the UK’s largest public EV charging hub at the NEC Birmingham

bp pulse, The EV Network (EVN) and NEC Group, are proud to announce the launch the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub on the NEC Campus in the West Midlands. This… Read more »

Sushido X Ollie Hilton-Johnson Sake Pairing Event 5th October 2023

Sake Pairing and Japanese Cuisine event returns for the second time at Sushido, where guests will experience the celebration of Japanese Cuisine and Culture. Sushido in Sutton… Read more »

Using Trade Shows to Drive Growth for Startups and Small Businesses

Using Trade Shows to Drive Growth for Startups and Small Businesses

Trade shows are a prime opportunity for startups and small businesses looking to accelerate growth and amplify exposure. The sheer volume of targeted prospects under one roof… Read more »