Kings Heath Mum Turns Front Garden Shed into Thriving Cake Business, Quits Job Saturday, May 2, 2026 cakes bakery smallbusiness kingsheath homemade entrepreneurship community honesty lavender baking Gardening tools and lawnmowers are typical fixtures in garden sheds, but not at Danielle Edington’s home in Kings Heath. Instead, her shed is stocked with homemade brownies, cookies, slices, cakes, and other tempting treats. … Read More
I Quit My Birmingham Job for a New Life in the US – Here’s What Happened Wednesday, April 1, 2026 relocation burnout entrepreneurship women wellbeing passion coaching business minnesota transformation Leaving behind a familiar job and life in Birmingham, Laura Best took a leap of faith and moved to Minnesota, USA. Her decision wasn’t just about relocating; it was about transforming her life and reigniting a sense of … Read More
‘My job was forcing me to miss my kids growing up – I knew something had to give’ Tuesday, March 31, 2026 family balance worklife hospitality entrepreneurship kitchens smallbusiness flexibility parenting homeimprovement Andy Billage, a dedicated father of two from Stourbridge, faced a tough choice: continue working a relentless 365-days-a-year job managing a busy airport hotel or change course to be present for his young family. After 17 … Read More
New 25-Year-Old Restaurant Owner Refuses to Give Up on Birmingham’s Culinary Scene Sunday, March 22, 2026 birmingham restaurant italian cuisine springere hospitality entrepreneurship youngchef resilience islingtonrow At just 25 years old, Karan Rai is taking a bold step in Birmingham’s restaurant industry with the opening of Springere, an Italian restaurant serving authentic Roman-style dishes. Located on Islington Row Middleway, … Read More
‘I spent money meant for my kids on my gambling and shopping addiction’ Sunday, March 15, 2026 addiction gambling debt shopping reselling entrepreneurship recovery vintage frugality mentalhealth Rachel Grady, a mother from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, faced a dark chapter when gambling and shopping addictions led her to squander money meant for her children and accumulate £40,000 in debt. After years of secret losses and … Read More
'Struggling' bar owner near Birmingham closes 'dream' after only a year Sunday, December 7, 2025 birmingham bar closure countrymusic lastchancesaloon midlands americanstyle hospitality smallbusiness entrepreneurship After just one year, the Last Chance Saloon, an American-style cowboy bar on Bromsgrove High Street near Birmingham, has closed its doors. Owner Lee Rushton launched the bar on October 12 last year with the goal of bringing a … Read More