Hastings: Independent Shops and Seaside Charm Make It 2026’s Must-Visit Town Friday, January 16, 2026 hastings seaside tourism independentshops oldtown culture art travel britain beach Nestled along the East Sussex coast, Hastings is gaining recognition as one of the UK’s most captivating seaside towns and a top destination to visit in 2026. Once known for its nostalgic amusements like the iconic … Read More
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
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
12 Free Must-Do Events in Birmingham for 2026 That Should Be on Your Calendar Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham events free culture art music festivals heritage runners community If one of your 2026 resolutions is to spend less money, don’t worry—having fun doesn’t have to break the bank. Birmingham is a dynamic city bursting with vibrant, free events that enrich, inspire, and entertain all year long. … Read More
Banksy Mural in Jewellery Quarter Transformed with Heartfelt Christmas Touch Sunday, December 21, 2025 banksy jewelleryquarter christmas fatherchristmas mural streetart birmingham festive art socialmessage This Christmas, a Banksy mural in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter received a touching makeover. Earlier this week, a figure of Father Christmas was added, sitting on a bench next to the iconic artwork. The addition … Read More
BBC Star Sister Wendy Beckett: The Nun Who Gave Away Her Fortune and Lived in an Empty Caravan Sunday, November 2, 2025 sisterwendy bbc art television nun hermit norfolk charity spirituality biography Sister Wendy Beckett’s journey from a life of seclusion in a Norfolk caravan to becoming a celebrated BBC television personality in the 1990s is truly remarkable. Born Wendy Mary Beckett on 25 February 1930 in Johannesburg, … Read More