West Midlands re-opens for business
WMCA campaign highlights the region’s Covid-secure businesses.
Birmingham nightlife resumes as lockdown eased
Thousands enjoy Westside as hospitality reopens on Birmingham’s golden mile.
More Broad Street venues to re-open
Marquees and new outdoor areas enable plans to go ahead.
Broad Street preparing to open up again
Twelve bars and restaurants plus other businesses reopening from 12th April
Luna Springs to open in Digbeth
Adventure Bar Group launching new 2,500 capacity open-air venue.
Facelift for Black Sabbath landmark
Heavy metal bench gets spruced up ahead of lockdown ending.
Entertainment chief attacks lockdown plans
“State mistrust of hospitality will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds” – claim.
Nightlife chief claims reopening will boost economy
Birmingham’s hospitality sector calls for government to unveil plans to lift lockdown.
Southside BID appoints new chair
Long-serving business owner takes over as third term secured.
Hundreds watch Birmingham entertainment district’s virtual awards
Westside BID organises annual awards ceremony via YouTube.
Four top Birmingham restaurants win Michelin recognition
City eateries continue to set high standards despite pandemic.
Broad Street music venue wins insurance test case
Six-figure payout expected after landmark Covid-19 ruling.
Broad Street bench marks Black Sabbath again
Tony Iommi talks Black Sabbath as band’s bench reinstalled in Birmingham.
Warning from Birmingham leisure bosses about lockdown
Fears of industry devastation and mass infections at home because of Tier 3 status.
Birmingham leisure boss demands Tier 2 status
Move needed to “save scores of venues and thousands of jobs”.
Hope For Hospitality campaign launched
Region’s business owners come together with mayor to seek government help.
‘Tis the season to explore Birmingham virtually!
New #ChristmasinBham campaign highlights festive events, activities and gifts for locals and visitors.
Local hospitality bosses intent on court action
West Midlands restaurants seek judicial review of controversial Tier system.
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.
Local pubs star in Good Beer Guide
Birmingham hostelries continue to shine in 2021 edition of the real ale bible.
Hospitality venues call as tier three fears grow
Shopping list for government aid from Birmingham’s hospitality sector.
Video launched to highlight safe Birmingham venues
24 Birmingham hospitality venues where you can safely socialise with friends.
Prime Minister plea from nightlife bosses
“Boris must start trusting hospitality sector,” Birmingham business leaders demand.
Fears for tiers
Andy Munro offers his opinion on new lockdown restrictions.
Hospitality boss slams 10pm shutdown
Curfew “a disgrace” and “doing more harm than good”.
Death,taxes and Bigg Market lasses
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Christmas lights come early to Hurst Street
Early switch on will improve safety and brighten the area.
Birmingham Jazz presents
Another night of music at 1,000 Trades.
Crowdfunding success for Wolverhampton’s Light House
Fundraising venture helps improve future prospects of independent cinema.
