Digbeth: Birmingham’s Trendiest Suburb Named One of the Best Places to Live in 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026 digbeth birmingham property regeneration culture art realestate housing development community Digbeth, once Birmingham’s industrial heartland, has been recognised as one of the best places to live in the city for 2026. Known for its transformation from a hub of industry to a creative and cultural hotspot, Digbeth now … Read More
Birmingham City Lack the Essential Striker to Push for Championship Promotion Thursday, January 15, 2026 birmingham championship striker transfer centreforward promotion football physicality marvinducksch lyndondykes sport In the Championship, successful teams consistently rely on a particular type of centre-forward: a physical, mobile striker who battles centre-backs and leads the attack with strength and presence. This season, Birmingham City … Read More
Huge Queue Forms at Birmingham Chippy for 20p Chips as Owner Invites Fans to TikTok Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham chips tiktok hotspot food nostalgia community billesley streetfood viral A long line of eager customers gathered in Billesley today to snap up a 20p cone of chips at Hot Spot, a popular Birmingham chip shop. The bargain, which revived memories of simpler times, was the brainchild of Nassar … Read More
Bullring Fire Show, Firefly Field, and Disco: Your Guide to Birmingham Light Festival 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham lightfestival art fireperformance installations valentines canals edgbaston community events Returning for its second year, the Birmingham Light Festival is set to brighten February nights with an expanded lineup of free, captivating light installations from Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. Last … Read More
Thousands of Complaints Highlight Crime and Neglect in Birmingham's 'Unsafe' Supported Accommodation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham supportedaccommodation housingcrisis crime council regulation tenants landlords housingbenefits vulnerability Residents in Birmingham have lodged over 6,000 complaints concerning crime, poor living conditions, and inadequate support within the city’s burgeoning ‘supported accommodation’ sector. This troubling … Read More
Lidl Announces Exciting New Birmingham Store Opening Soon Wednesday, January 14, 2026 lidl birmingham kingstanding supermarket expansion jobs investment retail groceries uk Lidl is set to open two new stores in the Midlands within weeks, delivering a significant boost to local communities with up to 640 new jobs created. One of the new stores will be at Kingstanding Circle in Birmingham, on the … Read More