The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Visiting John Taylor Hospice, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Anita Ward, sat and shared pudding with patients, staff and volunteers at the city’s John Taylor Hospice. The day proved so inspiring that Councillor Ward is asking Birmingham’s people to learn more about the 100 year-old Hospice.
With more fake tan than the cast of TOWIE, the Strictly Come Dancing tour is back in town at the city’s National Indoor Arena and brings the magic of Saturday night television to Birmingham. The nation’s favourite celebrities from the hit BBC show, who’ll be in town until the end of the weekend, are performing some of…
Imagine a circus like no other. A twisted circus some might say. Include a handful of peculiar performances and then add eight divine restaurants to the mix for good measure. Cirque du Spiceal arrives at Spiceal Street, Bullring, this January. Between 23rd – 28th January visitors to Birmingham’s new dining destination, Spiceal Street, will be…
Visitors to this year’s National Golf Show will be able to experience the complete world of golf, all at Birmingham’s NEC in April. This year’s show will give a comprehensive insight into both the technical and lifestyle sides of the sport, with a wide range of exhibitors displaying everything from equipment to clothing to travel destinations.
Guaranteed to make every girl that grew up in the 90s swoon, American hunks New Kids On The Block and the Backstreet Boys are sure to be the hottest ticket in town when they return to Birmingham this April. They may no longer sport the same 90s fashion but the bands, who were two of the…
To celebrate today’s 200 Days To Go to the London 2012 Olympic Games, LOCOG has announced that Birmingham Airport will host a London 2012 ‘welcome spectacular’ to give athletes and fans flying into the region a special Midlands welcome. On approach to the airport, passengers will see the five giant Olympic Rings on the airport’s…
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has declared its first ever Christmas tree recycling scheme a success after more than 130 people took part in the pilot initiative. Thanks to the gift of time and two vehicles from Altek Midlands Environmental Services (Ames) in Frankley, the charity was able to turn the idea into reality, raising around…
Currently impressing and winning over massive audiences on One Direction’s sold-out UK-Ireland tour, Florida’s Boyce Avenue have announced their sixth national headline tour in June this year which will see the band play the legendary Isle of Wight Festival and their biggest European shows to date, including a show at the O2 Academy Birmingham. Comprised…
The city of Birmingham has been declared the 19th most desirable destination for travel according to the New York Times’ top ‘45 Places to Go in 2012‘ list, with much of its praise lauded on the city’s notorious reputation as a haven for food lovers. Described as having a “rich dining scene”, England’s second city’s inclusion in the list…
Music star Jason Derulo has been forced to cancel his forthcoming tour due to a neck injury sustained while attempting an acrobatic move in rehearsals. The star was set to appear at Birmingham’s LG Arena on 24 February and has had to cancel the show, but has reassured fans that he’ll be back to full health soon….