Five More Fascinating Stories Behind Everyday Birmingham Sights Monday, July 13, 2026 birmingham history digbeth superprix tobacco abccinema rotunda heritage speeding art Last week, we shared five intriguing stories about everyday sights Brummies often overlook. Having chronicled Birmingham since 1870, we have a treasure trove of captivating tales that reveal the city’s rich and sometimes … Read More
I Watched England in a Birmingham Bar at 2am in a Beer-Soaked Shirt — and I'd Do It Again Monday, July 6, 2026 england birmingham worldcup football fans lunasprings digbeth kane bellingham kickoff sport There’s something slightly surreal about heading out to a pub for a football match when most people are just settling into bed before a workday. Yet, that’s exactly what thousands of England fans across Birmingham—including … Read More
Peaky Blinders Creator Announces Ambitious Vision for Birmingham’s Film and TV Industry Thursday, June 25, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham film television digbeth studios stevenknight creativeindustry bbc westmidlands Birmingham is rapidly emerging as a “world class” centre for television and film production, thanks to the persistent efforts of Peaky Blinders creator and James Bond screenwriter Steven Knight. Speaking before … Read More
Digbeth's Luna Springs Nightclub Faces Seven Strict Rules Following Double Stabbing Incident Sunday, June 21, 2026 digbeth lunasprings licensing stabbing crime birmingham nightclub safety police musicevents Following a double stabbing at the Luna Springs nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham City Council has imposed seven strict licensing conditions on the venue. The violent incident occurred on Saturday, May 9, during a Cru2 drum … Read More
'Old-school' Digbeth pub The Town Crier put up for sale at £430,000 Saturday, June 13, 2026 digbeth pub birmingham property investment shepherdcommercial thetowncrier realestate community hospitality The Town Crier, a cherished ‘old-school’ pub situated on MacDonald Street in Birmingham’s vibrant Digbeth district, has been put on the market with a guide price of £430,000 following its permanent closure. … Read More
‘Ease Our Pain’: Digbeth Cinema Boss Calls for Action as Birmingham Tram Extension Faces Further Delays Tuesday, June 9, 2026 digbeth metro tram extension construction transport birmingham business delays retail Lee Nabbs, director of Mockingbird Cinema, a cherished independent venue in Digbeth’s Custard Factory, has issued a heartfelt plea to the Midland Metro Alliance to expedite the completion of the Eastside Metro Extension. The … Read More