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Brindleyplace Unveils Festive Food and Makers Christmas Market with Top Local Vendors Wednesday, December 3, 2025 christmas birmingham market brindleyplace food artisans local vendors festive handmade Birmingham’s city centre is well-known for its vibrant Christmas markets spread across Cathedral Square, Victoria Square, and Centenary Square. This December, the festive spirit expands with Brindleyplace hosting its own … Read More
Charity Representatives Highlight Mental Health Impact of Being Ignored on City Streets Wednesday, November 12, 2025 mentalhealth homelessness bigissue socialisolation birmingham vendors charity wellbeing interaction poverty Big Issue vendors in Birmingham and other UK cities are experiencing a troubling rise in social isolation, according to new research. A survey of more than 2,500 people revealed that two in five reported having no meaningful … Read More