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 …
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. …
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 brings a …
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, …