Food & Drink
Mouthwatering cuisine and TikTok foodies headlining Halal Food Festival in Birmingham this weekend
Staff Reporter
May 22, 2024
One of the world's largest halal food festivals is back in Birmingham this weekend, showcasing an immense array of culinary delights and tasty treats from across the globe. Just in…
Cadbury World announces new immersive ride for popular Birmingham attraction
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
A sweet treat is in store for Cadbury World visitors this year as the popular Birmingham attraction has announced a brand new ride set to launch in spring. Cadbury Chocolate Quest…
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…
Crowds welcome William and Kate as royals celebrate Birmingham’s diverse culture
Rangzeb Hussain
April 20, 2023
Birmingham city centre came to a standstill on Thursday (20 April) when a surprise royal visit drew huge crowds around the Indian Streatery in Bennetts Hill. The Prince and Princess…
Police close down Abyssinia Café and Champions Internet Café in Lozells following complaints
Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
Police have secured closure orders at two cafes in Birmingham following repeated concerns around anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Cops enforced the orders after receiving complaints about the two neighbouring cafes on Villa Road in…
Thousands expected as Chinese New Year celebrations return to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
January 21, 2023
Chinese New Year celebration organisers are expecting thousands of visitors to attend festivities in Birmingham city on Sunday. Attendees can look forward to spectacular dancing, singing, acrobats, street food, arts…
Hit BBC MasterChef show’s new Digbeth studio approved by Birmingham City Council
Rangzeb Hussain
January 16, 2023
Birmingham City Council's planning department has approved exciting plans for an old Digbeth building to be turned into a state of the art studio for BBC MasterChef. The vacant Banana…
Muslim women to host Christmas Market for first time in Aston
Rangzeb Hussain
December 12, 2022
A group of Muslim women are hosting their first-ever Christmas Market in Aston to foster better relationships with the local community. The women have been working on arts and crafts…
Stunning life-size Peaky Blinders sponge cake on show in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
November 5, 2022
A stunning replica of Tommy Shelby in sponge cake form went on display at the Cake International Show at The NEC in Birmingham on Friday (4 November). The Peaky Blinders…
Middle Eastern eatery Damascena opens its fifth coffee house in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 10, 2022
One of Birmingham's most successful Middle Eastern food franchises has opened the doors to its fifth coffee house today. An exciting new addition to Lyndon House in Hagley Road, award-winning eatery Damascena's…