Best of Britain & Ireland returning to the NEC in 2013

Organisers Expo Management have announced that the 2013 Best of Britain & Ireland event will be held at the NEC, next March.

Food Show Set to Wow NEC

The region’s food lovers are set for a patriotic feast this summer.

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna to return to Birmingham’s NIA

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna are to return to Birmingham’s NIA marking its 60th international tour.

Crafty Work in Progress

There’s more to knitting than wooly jumpers, as NEC visitors are finding out

A stitch in time……. at the NEC

Local exhibitors featuring at Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion Embroidery & Stitch at Birmingham NEC this March!

Gig Review: Florence and the Machine

Steve Beauchampé writes an unexpected concert review. No press ticket involved, just decided to go a few hours before the show,

Entrepreneurial advice on show

Ever fancied running your own business? You may be interested in an offering at the NEC

True Brits at the NEC

Exhibitions company ICHF are staging a landmark show in Birmingham.

Franchise Show set for City

Potential entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the NEC later this month to learn about new opportunities.

Best of Britain in Birmingham

Road, Rail and Air – all routes will lead to Best of Britain & Ireland at the NEC, Birmingham

Coventry students have their designs on top fashion award

Five out of the 10 finalists for a prestigious fashion award at Birmingham NEC’s 2011 Clothes Show Live event are students from Coventry University

Let them get crafty and eat cake

Carol Towns has been to the NEC.

Let them eat cake! NEC – part 2

To celebrate their Centenary year, Woman’s Weekly will be staging the first ever Make & Take area with Birmingham bakery Frost & Snow

Crafty days ahead at the NEC – part 1

Artists and Christmas shoppers will be in their element at the NEC this week

Solihull grants casino licence

The successful applicants to build a new casino at the NEC have been announced

Brum Womens’ Hospital in NEC study

Researchers developing new sensor for premature babies

Where was Birmingham?

Birmingham today hosted a travel show promoting tourism spots around the UK and Ireland – but without a stand showcasing the city itself.

Secret Diary of a trade fair

Since it opened in 1976 the NEC has proved to be one of the Midlands’ biggest income generators. Yet as Bernie Jackson reports, most of its work still goes unseen.