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
I visited this posh Birmingham road and found the 'ugly' neighbour everyone talks about Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham edgbaston frederickroad fivewaystower calthorpeestates derelict development community housing urbandecay Nestled within Birmingham’s upscale Edgbaston area, the tree-lined Frederick Road is home to grand houses, manicured gardens, and gated driveways—a perfect picture of suburban tranquility just minutes from the city centre. … Read More
Seven Stunning Photos Showcasing Birmingham’s Best Neighbourhoods Thursday, January 8, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter harborne edgbaston stirchley digbeth neighborhoods realestate lifestyle community Birmingham is a city rich in culture, history, and vibrant communities. Whether you’re looking to relocate or just curious about where the city’s most sought-after residential areas are, these seven beautiful photos highlight … Read More
Life Inside the UK's Burglary Hotspot: Families in Edgbaston Share Their Stories Sunday, January 4, 2026 edgbaston burglary crime theft families fear jewellery police birmingham security Shattered glass, stolen children’s shoes, and families living in constant fear—this is the harsh reality faced by residents of Edgbaston, Birmingham, the UK’s burglary hotspot. The B15 postcode, covering much of Edgbaston, … Read More
‘I thought we lived in a nice area of Birmingham – now we’re scared and want to leave’ Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham edgbaston burglary crime police homesecurity theft community fear safety A Birmingham mother and her daughter returned from choir practice to find their Edgbaston home shattered by burglars, turning their lives upside down. Once seen as a peaceful neighborhood, their B15 postcode has recently been … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Most Sought-After Estate Where House Prices Have More Than Doubled in a Year Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham fiveways edgbaston calthorpe property realestate houseprices conservation housing development Nestled near the western edge of Birmingham city centre, the Five Ways South and Calthorpe Park area has emerged as Birmingham’s most coveted residential neighbourhood, with house prices soaring by an astonishing 112% over … Read More