Blooming lovely on UK’s poshest train

Health concerns lead to secrecy arrangements for Birmingham excursion.

Broad Street bench marks Black Sabbath again

Tony Iommi talks Black Sabbath as band’s bench reinstalled in Birmingham.

What You Need To Remember When Planning An Outdoor Event

Give yourself something to look forward to.

Two new Trustees join Birmingham Museums Trust

Appointments aim to help museums increase appeal to young people.

Cadbury fundraisers hit wheelchair target

Cadbury World staff raise £5,000 to fund brand-new wheelchair for Dudley man.

Artistic walks developed around Chelmsley Wood

Sound walks and interactive walking maps encouraging reimagination of local places.

‘Tis the season to explore Birmingham virtually!

New #ChristmasinBham campaign highlights festive events, activities and gifts for locals and visitors.

Birmingham Hippodrome to extend Van Gogh Alive

Ground-breaking exhibition to be extended into January.

Birmingham hospitality leaders slam lockdown announcement

Nightlife chiefs fear Tier 3 ruling may cause “irreversible” harm.

Twelve years a slave to the stage: My best (and worst) moments

Richard Lutz remembers a dozen years of reviewing Midland performances. 

City gardens marks award with short film

Martineau Gardens wins Bees’ Needs Award.

Christmas shopping at home venture launched

Shoppers encouraged to support local with new Christmas Virtual Market.

Engine off, party on!

Drive-in pantomime, cinema and car-aoke is bringing Christmas magic to Birmingham.

An ill wind and a good suit

Richard Lutz recovers. Slowly ……

Cadbury World unveils scariest creation

Halloween skeleton bride made from 333 bars of Cadbury’s chocolate.

New Pizza Pods launch at Sarehole Mill

Visitors can dine outside whatever the weather.

Unearth Birmingham’s hidden treasures from home this half-term

History resources to go on line as part of heritage project.

Treasure trove and photography exhibition amongst gallery highlights

Go wild this half-term holiday at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in Birmingham

Gas Hall to showcase images of astonishing and thought-provoking sights.

Green Flag for Martineau Gardens

Edgbaston garden celebrates as green space wins a Green Flag Award.

New Cadbury treat in store

Afternoon Tea back on the menu at Cadbury World.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reopens

New displays include Cold War Steve’s major Birmingham collage and portrait of Malala Yousafzai.

Lights, camera, take-off…

RAF Museum Cosford to host aircraft photography courses.

SHOUT turns eleven – in your living room

Online festival aimed at LGBTQIA+ community.

Other tales from Birmingham

Richard Lutz goes for a lockdown stroll.

Spooky treats in store at Cadbury World

Enjoy a spellbinding day out at Cadbury World this Halloween.

New bosses for Birmingham museums

Zak Mensah and Sara Wajid appointed joint CEOs of Birmingham Museums Trust.

Safety assurance from Birmingham nightlife chief

Is Broad Street the safest entertainment street in the world?

Rosies re-opens on Broad Street

“No shouting” precautions as second Birmingham nightclub reopens.

Broad Street’s Popworld to reopen after lockdown

No dancing, but more tables as Birmingham’s retro nightclub reopens.