Food & Drink
World’s biggest Primark store opens in Birmingham to thousands of shoppers
Alex Bratu
April 11, 2019
The world’s biggest Primark has opened to shoppers in Birmingham, with thousands of people flooding the store on its launch day. The brand new department store has been set up on…
Birmingham gin distillery granted licence
Emily Lowes
January 22, 2019
A residential gin distillery in Selly Oak has been given the go-ahead to open for business. The decision was made earlier this week (Monday 21st January) by the Licensing Subcommittee…
Hit Turkish TV show Ertuğrul themed diner opens in Birmingham tomorrow
Staff Reporter
January 20, 2019
A diner themed around hit Turkish drama Ertuğrul is opening in Birmingham tomorrow. Inspired by the popular television show Diriliş: Ertuğrul - commonly known as Resurrection: Ertugrul in Britain - the eatery is…
Veganuary: find out what it’s like all year round
Vimal Korpal
January 16, 2019
It’s January, some people give up alcohol, others chocolate and in some cases people give up meat and dairy products. They go vegan! Also known as Veganuary. We caught up…
Birmingham Christmas Market set to return next week – Here’s what to expect! [+ VIDEO]
Staff Reporter
November 7, 2018
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, as Birmingham's popular Frankfurt Christmas Market returns this month to get the city in a festive mood. With a tempting selection of food…
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is in Birmingham on 15th and 16th December!
Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
"Holidays are Coming" and the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour is back for 2018, apparently spreading holiday magic across UK, in the form of lots of liquid sugar and corporate…
Malkit Singh to headline all-star Diwali celebrations in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
The King of Bhangra Malkit Singh is among the live singers and dancers taking to the stage for this year’s Diwali on the Square celebrations. The free show and festival…
Hundreds flock to Edgbaston Village to celebrate first ever Open Weekend
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
Hundreds of locals flocked to Edgbaston Village last weekend as Calthorpe Estates hosted its inaugural Open Weekend. Taking place over Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September, visitors to the debut event…
Edgbaston Village launches first ever Open Weekend showcasing music, food and lifestyle fare
Staff Reporter
August 24, 2018
Calthorpe Estates is giving visitors a flavour of what Edgbaston Village has to offer at the first ever Open Weekend. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September from 10am until…
New street art High Vis Fest coming to the Custard Factory next month
Olly MacNamee
August 23, 2018
It should come as no surprise that the new owners of The Custard Factory, Oval Real Estate, are keen to get things moving and get this iconic Birmingham building -…