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: 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
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
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 »
Local Birmingham Ice cream maker Odi + Moo pops up in Selfridges.
For a limited time you’ll be able to try the delicious locally handmade ice cream from Odi + Moo, in Selfridges Birmingham.. Could this be the best… Read more »
Purity Brewing Company Receive Fairtrade Status
Pure Booch Kombucha, the innovative offshoot of Warwickshire’s Purity Brewing Company, is delighted to announce that it has become the first kombucha brand in the UK to… Read more »
Birmingham has ambitious active travel plans – let’s work together to make it a reality
Birmingham City Council is committed to correcting “concrete-bound mistakes of the past” that put cars before people, and roads before pavements. Recent tragic events across the region… Read more »
Birmingham Phoenix announces Smoke + Ash as winners of its brand-new food competition
Named as the ‘most exciting food destination’ for 2023, Birmingham is once again being celebrated for its vibrant hospitality scene following the launch of ‘Fire in your… Read more »
The Future of SEO Get-Found Experts Share How Digital Marketers Can Use AI to Maximise Client Results
ChatGPT and similar language learning models marked the broader introduction of AI in the everyday life of businesses, customers, and marketers. While many worry about potential job… Read more »
Trifecta Residences Public Consultation
Ryland Estates Property Group is hosting a public consultation session to showcase its proposals for Trifecta Residences – a new residential development located along Bristol Street, Bromsgrove… Read more »
Kilo Ziro Cafe and Cocktail Bar – Midlands Double Award Winners
Kilo Ziro triumphs with Two Prestigious Awards at the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards Birmingham. Renowned café and cocktail bar in Birmingham, is ecstatic to announce… Read more »
Tropea named best local restaurant in Central and East England by Good Food Guide
The Good Food Guide has published its list of Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants and its 8 regional winners, as nominated by the public and assessed by… Read more »
Birmingham-Based Publication Wins Parliamentary Jazz Award
THE JAZZ RAG MAGAZINE, PRODUCED IN BIRMINGHAM BUT NATIONALLY-DISTRIBUTED, HAS WON THE 2023 JAZZ PUBLICATION AWARD IN THIS YEAR’S PARLIAMENTARY JAZZ AWARDS. THE JAZZ RAG, PART OF… Read more »
Concert for Ukraine WINS ‘Event of the Year’ at TheStadiumBusiness Awards
Concert for Ukraine, which was hosted at Resorts World Arena on the 29th March 2022, won ‘Event of the Year’ at TheStadiumBusiness Awards against a strong shortlist of high rpfile… Read more »
Rudy’s Harborne is set to open on Saturday 8th July
The neighbourhood pizzeria, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former Hawkshead Taphouse, at 77 High Street, Harborne. Serving the perfect and classic… Read more »
Mastering the Irish Market: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Businesses on Industry Insights and Relationship Building
As globalisation continues to break down borders, opportunities for expansion have never been greater for UK businesses. One market that presents significant potential is Ireland. Its close… Read more »
Somewhere In Brum launches new cafe-bar in the Jewellery Quarter
The Jewellery Quarter is gaining a new addition to its bar and cafe scene with the opening of Somewhere in Brum on Thursday 22nd June. The brainchild… Read more »
XPO invites key partners to a round table in Birmingham to discuss best practices in HR around neurodiversity and menopause
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable transport and logistics solutions in Europe, is inviting HR staff and others from its key partners to attend a round… Read more »
New Opening – Bundobust Birmingham to open Friday 2nd June
Birmingham residents can expect awesome Indian street food, craft beer, cocktails, and a chance to win a Year of Bundobust on launch day. Highly acclaimed Indian street… Read more »
Two local groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme
45 COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED WINDRUSH DAY FUNDING 45 groups have been awarded funding through the Windrush Day Grant Scheme for arts, educational and sporting projects across England… Read more »
Bar + Block second steakhouse now open in Birmingham
There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block has now opened its second steakhouse in Birmingham. The nationwide steakhouse has brought its signature hand-cut steaks, spectacular… Read more »
Bundobust Pre-Launch Events
Ahead of their summer launch, Bundobust have lined up a series of Birmingham events that I thought might be of interest. Any help spreading the word would… Read more »
The Thai Classic Opens in China Town
Southside are excited to welcome a new restaurant located in the heart of the Chinese Quarter. The Thai Classic, owned by Zi Wen Boo and Jeremy Mun… Read more »
Birmingham’s leading residential events venue Conference Aston appoints new general manager
Kirpal Mehta has joined the ranks of Birmingham’s leading residential events venue, Conference Aston, bringing more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Starting his… Read more »
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana to open in Harborne July 2023
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Harborne, Birmingham in July 2023. The neighbourhood pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former… Read more »
Revealed! Latest Midlands property trends
JOHN SHEPHERD PARENT COMPANY LOMOND LAUNCHES NEW MARKET-TRACKING RESEARCH TO HIGHLIGHT TRENDS ACROSS BIRMINGHAM AND WEST MIDLANDS PROPERTY SECTOR. THE gap between low supply and high demand… Read more »
Enhancing Cultural Connectivity, Grants for Arts and Cultural Organisations from Birmingham City Council
Not-for-profit organisations with arts or culture as their main object or purpose could receive between £20,000 to £30,000 to invest in infrastructure to ‘level up’ our city…. Read more »
The Farmer John’s Pub in Sutton Coldfield undergoing £120,000 refurbishment
The Farmer John’s Pub in the Streetly area of Sutton Coldfield will be undergoing a £120,000 refurbishment. Situated on the edge of Streetly, next door to 31st… Read more »
Bundobust To Open in Birmingham Summer 2023
Highly acclaimed Indian street food and craft beer specialists Bundobust are set to expand with the opening of Bundobust Birmingham in Summer ’23. The fifth restaurant from… Read more »
The Sunday Times names Digbeth.. “..the number-one spot in the land.”
Digbeth has been featured in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list. The comprehensive guide, now in its 11th year, includes a total of 72 locations across… Read more »
Made to Measure – Selfridges welcomes a new bespoke tailoring service
Marking a fresh approach for SS23, Selfridges fashion tailoring offer has increased by 75 percent. This season, Selfridges menswear point of view brings together the best of traditional… Read more »
Concert for Ukraine hosted at Resorts World Arena nominated for two BAFTA Awards
Hosted at Resorts World Arena on the 29th March 2022, the two-hour live spectacular raised over £13.4 million in funds for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The show… Read more »
Brum bartender community unites to save a fellow bar owner from closure
The best of Birmingham’s bartenders have joined forces to help keep a popular Jewellery Quarter bar open after a health disaster struck its owner. When Amanjot Singh… Read more »
Local energy firm supports SIFA Fireside through energy crisis
With rising energy costs affecting many charities across the Midlands, The Student Energy Group (TSEG) has stepped in to halve the energy bills of the homeless charity… Read more »
Steakhouse Bar + Block opens its second site in Brum 27th March in Exchange Square
There’s a new kid on the block as Bar + Block gets set to open its second steakhouse in Birmingham this spring. Launching on Monday 27th March, the nationwide steakhouse will… Read more »
Be Inclusive Hospitality to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April
Be Inclusive Hospitality, founded by award-winning Birmingham-born hospitality veteran Lorraine Copes to launch in Birmingham on Monday 24th April at the Grand Hotel. The not-for-profit and social… Read more »
22nd March 2023 – Kamaal Williams and Koba-Ko Crowdfunding
Blow Water have an exciting opportunity to bring Kamaal Williams, SE London jazz musicians to Kings Heath Wednesday 22/3! Blow Water collaborated with Henry Wu in 2021, a… Read more »
The Digbeth Estate (Oval Real Estate) has re-launched The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth
The Digbeth Estate (Oval Real Estate) has re-launched The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth The £18million facility will become a focal point for television, film and all… Read more »