Birmingham top for tourists according to new research
Birmingham’s reputation as a visitor destination is on the up, according to new research released today by Marketing Birmingham
Handmade and vintage wedding fayre
Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be hosting its second handmade and vintage wedding fayre on Saturday 16 March, 11am to 4pm.
Online boom helps Lee Longlands boost festive sales
New e-commerce website has seen Lee Longlands buck the winter gloom and post an impressive 6.1% increase on like-for-like sales this quarter.
Wolverhampton and other markets might just benefit from the horse meat scare
John Chubb extols the virtues of local shopping…
Win the trip of a lifetime care of Kuoni at Touchwood
Solihull residents will have the chance to win a trip of a lifetime to the Far East, courtesy of Kuoni at Touchwood and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.
Get Ready: Instagram Owns You and Your Memories
Yes, Instagram, the free photo site , will own you and every image you slap on its site, warns RICHARD LUTZ.
Santa Stroll takes place this weekend
Brindleyplace and Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust are on the hunt for people to take part in the charity’s Santa Stroll event taking place this weekend
Co-operative Food celebrates One Year Anniversary in Shard End
Customers visiting Midlands Co-operative Society’s Shard End food store last Saturday were welcomed with plenty of treats as the store celebrated its first birthday.
Record numbers set to travel to Birmingham’s Christmas Market
Visit Birmingham’s ‘Meet and Greet’ service has received record bookings from visitors arriving by coach to the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, which opened to the public today.
Visit Birmingham declares city ‘Open for Christmas’
New festive campaign launched by destination marketing agency – featuring local film star Julie Walters
Christmas countdown at Touchwood
Touchwood has planned a Christmas to remember this year.
Co-operation leads to three golds at 2012 Midlands CIPR PRide Awards
Midlands Co-operative Society has just picked up three gold awards
Lee Longlands celebrates 110 years in business
One of the West Midlands’ best-known retailers is celebrating a special birthday in style, with the launch of exclusive new ranges and plans to roll out a new e-commerce facility.
Sweet Inspiration
Wondering about Christmas presents already? Get some ideas here.
Brummie success all bagged up and ready to go
New bags and accessories store for Solihull’s Mell Square
Easter fun in Solihull’s Mell Square
Choc-tastic day of events including Easter egg hunt, face-painting, craft activities, bungee swing, land train and much much more!
High Streets change in the Midlands
The electronic age has certainly had a big impact on the traditional high street and none more so than in Coventry
Crafty chance to raise money for mums
This weekend, Saturday 10th March, a Birmingham based charity is holding a vintage and craft fair to raise money for a medical charity called Ammalife. This organisation works worldwide, especially in developing countries, to save mothers’ lives during pregnancy and childbirth. It is overseen by QE hospital doctors and medical staff and is of vital…
West Mids businesses to network at co-operative lunch
West Midlands business people, interested in finding out more about the co-operative enterprise model, are being invited to a networking lunch
Moseley Farmers’ Market wins again
Moseley Farmers’ Market on the outskirts of Birmingham has been named the 2012 UK Farmers’ Market of the Year
Kelly Brook reveals lingerie in Mell Square
She’s well known for her enviable curves and undeniable beauty so there’s no wonder Kelly Brook has launched her own underwear range inspired by Marilyn Monroe.
Anyone who has a heart should know….
British Heart Foundation is offering lessons in ‘stayin alive’ this Friday at Solihull’s Mell Square.
Mediaeval memories
Birmingham’s German Market was a great success but Alan Clawley laments its setting.
“Stay safe, stay together”
A nightclub stunt aimed at making girls aware of their vulnerability when drunk and alone in central Birmingham is proving a success.
The revival of the short story
For too long, short stories have been seen as the ‘poor relation’ to full length novels. But at long last they are fighting back.
Birmingham adds sole to the X Factor
A funky online design company based in Aston, was approached by X Factor stylists, to design three pairs of exclusive trainers for the all-girl group Little Mix
New local food market comes to Kingstanding this Christmas
An exciting new local food market will begin this month at Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding.
Health Warning: Don’t Read Health Stories
For the past month Richard Lutz has collected news stories about what to do and not do to improve his health. He’s more confused than ever. Warning…this story could either cure your troubles or make you ill from worry. And that’s because, I have been manically collecting health cure/ scare stories from the wonderful…
Solihull travel store bags ten industry awards
A luxury travel store in Solihull is celebrating after scooping ten prestigious travel awards
Let them get crafty and eat cake
Carol Towns has been to the NEC.