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Digbeth arcade bar NQ64 to launch brand new laser quest experience in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
NQ64, Digbeth's popular arcade bar, have announced they will be launching their first adults-only Laser Quest experience next month. The experience will see NQ64 expand their already popular Birmingham site…
Culinary icon Levi Roots announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show
Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
Culinary and entrepreneurial icon Levi Roots, who leaped to fame following a memorable pitch in the Dragon's Den, has been announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show. The…
Bullring & Grand Central announce opening hours for Christmas 2023
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bullring & Grand Central is providing visitors with the gift of time as it extends its opening hours for the festive period. From…
Strikes back on: When and where is industrial action taking place across the UK in January?
Staff Reporter
January 3, 2023
Strikes across the country and region are back on as of today as workers continue to take industrial action throughout January. With the end of last year marked by mass strikes by transport…
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street makes first-ever visit to Bangladesh during trade mission
Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has been in Bangladesh this week following his weeklong trade mission to neighbouring India. In his first visit to the independent South Asian nation, the Mayor met with…
Climate change could damage West Midlands transport infrastructure, new report finds
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2022
The effects of climate change in the West Midlands could damage local transport networks, the water supply and disrupt business supply chains, according to a new report. A new research…
Pride director Lawrence Barton appointed as Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion
Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022
Birmingham Pride festival director Lawrence Barton has become the city’s first Night-Time Economy Champion, appointed by Birmingham City Council. The announcement was made after Barton's installation received the backing of the Leader of Birmingham…
Glamorous nightclub in Birmingham to ‘close for weeks’ following major water leak
Staff Reporter
August 2, 2022
Late-night Birmingham LGBTQ bar and nightclub Glamorous is to close its doors for "potentially a month" following serious internal damage to the venue. Management at the establishment announced they could not continue…
Uber Eats to refuel fasting delivery drivers with free food during final week of Ramadan
Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
As members of the Muslim community continue to fast during the final days of Ramadan, Uber Eats today launches 'Sundown Spots' - a series of pop-up restaurants offering free iftar…
West Midlands mayor unveils £15bn of investment opportunities for region
Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has launched £15bn worth of housing, regeneration, commercial and infrastructure development opportunities to international investors at the MIPIM property conference in Cannes,…