'Is the system broken?' – Complaints as Jewellery Quarter potholes fixed just before Aston Villa parade Thursday, May 28, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter potholes roadrepair astonvilla europaleague parade infrastructure maintenance publicservices Birmingham locals have expressed frustration and skepticism after large potholes in the Jewellery Quarter were urgently repaired seemingly overnight, just days before Aston Villa’s Europa League victory parade. These potholes … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Independent Boutique Autograph Closes After 38 Years, Citing City Centre Challenges Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham autograph independent retail menswear jewelleryquarter ethelstreet closure fashion citycentre After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned … Read More
Birmingham's Safest Streets: Where Residents Sleep Soundly Without Worry Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield violentcrime sexualoffences jewelleryquarter hallgreen residents Birmingham has long faced challenges with serious crime in certain inner-city neighbourhoods. Incidents such as stabbings, robberies, and sexual assaults are tragic realities in some parts of the city. However, many areas … Read More
Best Pub Crawl in Birmingham Returns with Record-Breaking Weekend Expected Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham pubcrawl jqbeerweekend jewelleryquarter pubs beer independent hospitality food community Birmingham’s much-loved pub crawl, the JQ Beer Weekend, is back for its fourth year, promising another exciting celebration of the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. Running from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, this … Read More
Why People from Around the World Will Visit 20 Birmingham Pubs This Week Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham pubs beerweekend jewelleryquarter independent pubcrawl hospitality community event brews From Canada to the Netherlands, Birmingham’s renowned ‘best pub crawl’ draws visitors from across the globe. Last year, the JQ Beer Weekend attracted over 10,000 attendees in a record-breaking day for local … Read More
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Redevelopment Scheme Faces Reassessment Over Heritage Concerns Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter redevelopment heritage planning apartments conservation urbanrenewal affordablehousing listedbuilding Plans to redevelop a site near Hockley Hill in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter will be reconsidered after concerns arose regarding the area’s historic character. The proposed scheme involves demolishing some existing … Read More