Stourbridge startup GigHive launches to help West Midlands acts get booked
Free local platform connects musicians, bands, DJs, comedians and magicians with venues and event hosts – no subscription, and performers keep their full rate A new Stourbridge-based… Read more »
BAM UK & Ireland delivering sustainable new schools for 4,000 pupils across the Midlands
BAM UK & Ireland is helping to transform education facilities for around 4,000 pupils across the Midlands, delivering three major school redevelopment projects that will create modern,… Read more »
Indian Cafe Racer is bringing a taste of India to Saint Paul’s Market
Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has just announced that Indian Cafe Racer, a firm favourite among local foodies and beyond, will be joining its lineup… Read more »
IS SPONTANEITY DEAD? NEW RESEARCH REVEALS 89% OF BRITS PLAN EVERY NIGHT OUT IN ADVANCE
New national research by cocktail bar Manahatta revealed that more than a quarter of Brits would rather stay in bed than say yes to a last-minute invite… Read more »
SNAKE OIL NEW BAR FROM PERRO’S MATT WILDEN OPENS IN BIRMINGHAM
A new intimate bar serving cocktails, Modelo on tap and late-night drinks is opening on Friday 16 October at Kings Court, rubbing shoulders with Wilden’s Mexican restaurant PERRO… Read more »
KIBOU Japanese kitchen and bar is now open on Birmingham’s Temple Row!
Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar KIBOU has opened its seventh restaurant at 61-63 Temple Row, nestled in the heart of the Colmore Business District and facing onto… Read more »
ORIGINAL PATTY MEN TO JOIN SAINT PAUL’S MARKET
Saint Paul’s Market in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, celebrated its first birthday just last month, having welcomed over 300k visitors in its first year. Continuing to grow as… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Art and photography come to Longbridge – Birmingham Open Studios
A place once known around the world for making cars is welcoming a new kind of creativity. The Allsee Innovation Centre in Longbridge celebrated a successful opening… Read more »
Dockworks Waterfront marks six months of success with culture, food and business collaborations
– Dockworks continues to support the Black Country community, collaborating with noted local artist Tom Hicks on a major space for local creativity – Digbeth Dining Club’s… Read more »
An Independent Birmingham Business Lands Listings in National Retailer
The Matcha Yaad, an online business based in Birmingham and the UK’s first Caribbean Japanese ceremonial Matcha brand, has secured listings on Holland & Barrett, bringing a fusion… Read more »
Thousands celebrate Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
Thousands of people came together for the Birmingham Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing two days of Chinese culture, music, dance and family celebrations to The Arcadian in Birmingham’s… Read more »
Fat Hippo – Cut prices and increase burger size by 40%
NO SHRINKFLATION HERE: FAT HIPPO CUTS PRICES AND UPGRADES BURGER SIZES BY 40% NATIONWIDE As households navigate the cost of living crisis, independent burger group Fat Hippo… Read more »
Save The Night Owl Birmingham’s Music Scene Unites to Fight for Digbeth Venue’s Future
Jeepster, Diddy Sweg, The Friendly Fire Band and GANS will take to the stage at the Digbeth venue as part of a campaign to protect Birmingham’s grassroots… Read more »
Chemical etching specialist invests in next generation of talent
Birmingham-based chemical etching specialist Precision Micro has appointed seven graduates, as strong commercial growth fuels continued investment in the skills and manufacturing capabilities needed to support its expansion. The… Read more »
BBC and Birmingham City University announce landmark 10-year partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals
The BBC and Birmingham City University (BCU) have today announced a landmark strategic partnership to equip the next generation of media professionals with the practical skills and… Read more »
The Grand Hotel Birmingham announces luxury in-room massage service for guests, in partnership with The Recovery Room
The Grand Hotel Birmingham is now offering in-room treatments, for guests to enjoy even more luxury during their stay. Originally opened in 1879 and designed by Thomson… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
KIBOU BIRMINGHAM TO OPEN ON 12TH OCTOBER, WITH BOOKINGS GOING LIVE AND 100 FREE SUSHI PLATTERS UP FOR GRABS
KIBOU Birmingham has announced that it will officially open its doors on Temple Row on Monday 12th October. Bookings will go live tomorrow (Friday 3rd September) via… Read more »
SAINT PAUL’S MARKET IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY
Saint Paul’s Market, in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, is celebrating its first birthday this September with five days of food, drink, live entertainment and independent makers, culminating in… Read more »
Sustainable Fashion Week launches 347 activities across the UK
Fashion Action is Climate Action’ as communities across the UK come together to repair, swap, rewear, upcycle and rethink their relationship with clothes Communities across the UK… Read more »
Digbeth BID calls for urgent business impact study over Midlands Rail Hub plans
Digbeth BID is calling for the potential impact of the proposed Midlands Rail Hub on local businesses to be properly assessed, as the deadline for responses to… Read more »
Expert calls for immediate action on housing crisis
Mike Leonard, Visiting Professor of Manufacturing and the Built Environment and co-lead of BCU’s Centre for Future Homes, says the Government’s announcement provides welcome clarity on how… Read more »
Business Brief: An APAC Workspace Brand Just Opened Its First London Event Venue
Birmingham’s Workforce Is Rewriting the Rules of the Office Birmingham has spent the last few years quietly becoming one of the UK’s most interesting places to run… Read more »
Slow Century Records shortlisted for national music industry award ahead of summer neighbourhood event
One of the UK’s newest vinyl specialists makes the shortlist for Best Independent Record Shop award at the 2026 Independent Music Awards Slow Century Records, in Knowle, West… Read more »
THE GLEE CLUB LAUNCHES THE ‘BIG GLEE GIVEAWAY’ TO CHAMPION BIRMINGHAM INDEPENDENTS
Iconic Birmingham comedy venue The Glee Club, which first opened in Birmingham’s city centre in 1994 as the UK’s first dedicated live stand-up comedy club outside London,… Read more »
New hotel CGIs revealed for Edgbaston Stadium’s transformative redevelopment
Edgbaston Stadium have today launched the new designs for their on-site Radisson RED Hotel, which is set to open in time for the Ashes, in July 2027…. Read more »
Discover, debate, deliver – Construction Reset comes alive at UKCW Birmingham with new-look Main Stage
A Who’s Who of thought leaders and experts headline the new-look Main Stage at UK Construction Birmingham this autumn (NEC, September 29 to October 1), where high-level,… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust backs report reframing heritage as a powerful catalyst for growth
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the home of Shakespeare for the World, has welcomed a major report from independent think tank Localis that seeks to reframe heritage as… Read more »
My Delhi Announced As New Custodians Of Fine Dining Indian Restaurant Itihaas
One of Birmingham’s most celebrated Indian restaurants is set for an exciting new chapter, as the team behind the award-winning independent restaurant group My Delhi takes ownership… Read more »
BarEsca launches in Sutton Coldfield
Nottingham’s much-loved neighbourhood tapas restaurant Baresca brought the Barcelona vibes to Birmingham with the opening of its newest restaurant in Mere Green Sutton Coldfield. This marked the company’s third opening by the… Read more »
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM LAUNCHES £15 MILLION INVESTMENT PROGRAMME TO OPEN 3 NEW VENUES ACROSS THE CITY
University College Birmingham (UCB) has announced the acquisition of the former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant as the first stage of a major investment programme… Read more »
£1M INVESTMENT BRINGS NEW O’NEILL’S VENUE TO BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
Mitchells & Butlers has invested more than £1 million in transforming the former Windsor pub on New Street into a new O’Neill’s venue, creating 11 new jobs… Read more »
Conference Aston strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
Conference Aston has announced two senior appointments as the Birmingham venue continues to invest in delivering exceptional experiences for delegates, guests and event organisers. Neil Wyatt has… Read more »
Digbeth businesses vote YES to a new Business Improvement District
Digbeth businesses have voted YES to establishing a new Business Improvement District (BID), unlocking over £3m of investment in the area over the next five years The… Read more »
The Two Pigs by Liam Dillon Added to the 2026 Michelin Guide
Just two years after opening its doors, The Two Pigs by Liam Dillon has been recognised in the prestigious 2026 Michelin Guide, marking another milestone for one… Read more »
Baresca Tapas opens next week
New Barcelona-inspired bar and restaurant in Mere Green, Baresca Tapas, opens to the public next Wednesday, 22nd July and is now available to book. The opening is… Read more »
The long wait is over, Sǣl is opening at The Goodsyard
Jonny Mills to Launch Intimate Birmingham Counter Restaurant, Sǣl, This Autumn Birmingham is set to welcome an extraordinary new addition to its dining landscape with the opening… Read more »
Birmingham-founded creative studio gives back to local independents
To mark Keane’s 30th anniversary, they’re launching Made in Brum – an initiative giving one Birmingham independent food & drink business the opportunity to receive free brand support… Read more »
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS LEAVEN PIZZA WINS BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN THE MIDLANDS
The Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2026 saw double success for ART Hospitality group for both Independent businesses Celebrating the very best of the Midlands hospitality… Read more »
Baresca Tapas is set to open in July bringing a taste of Barcelona to Mere Green
Baresca Tapas will open a new bar and restaurant in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, in July 2026, bringing its Barcelona-inspired dining experience to the West Midlands for… Read more »