Plan for Permanent Green Stage Proposed for Bournville Village Saturday, January 3, 2026 bournville greenstage community culture arts heritage bournvillegreen development events preservation A new proposal has been submitted to construct a permanent “green stage” on Bournville Green, designed to serve as a versatile venue for arts, culture, and community gatherings in Bournville Village. The project … Read More
How the West Midlands Looked in 1963 – When The Beatles First Visited Saturday, December 27, 2025 westmidlands 1963 thebeatles rotunda birmingham history music culture architecture heritage In 1963, the West Midlands was on the cusp of transformation, blending its rich industrial heritage with the burgeoning energy of the 1960s cultural wave. That year marked the first visit of The Beatles to the region, an … Read More
Inside Birmingham's Newly-Protected Hidden Gems: Three New Listed Buildings Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham heritage architecture listedbuildings preservation history culture victorian modernism urban Birmingham has recently welcomed three remarkable buildings into its roster of listed status, ensuring their preservation for future generations. These architectural treasures, often overlooked, tell diverse stories of the … Read More
Moseley’s Vibrant Revival: Local Businesses Thrive Ahead of New Train Station Tuesday, December 9, 2025 moseley birmingham restaurants independent business community revival michelin culture local Once overshadowed by emerging hotspots like Stirchley, Moseley—Birmingham’s historic bohemian enclave—is staging a compelling comeback. Though it lost its Michelin-starred Carter’s of Moseley in 2024, the neighbourhood … Read More
Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Inclusion Thursday, December 4, 2025 eurovision boycott israel ebu avrotros rtve rte slovenia culture music The decision to allow Israel to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has sparked significant controversy, leading several countries to announce their withdrawal from the event. Following a European Broadcasting Union … Read More
Major Redevelopment Set to Transform Birmingham’s Digbeth Warehouse Wednesday, December 3, 2025 birmingham digbeth forumdigbeth annexe redevelopment nightlife events music culture venue Birmingham’s vibrant nightlife is poised for a major upgrade as Forum Digbeth embarks on an ambitious redevelopment of The Annexe, an adjacent warehouse venue. This expansion will double the venue’s capacity from 2,000 to … Read More