Local News and Updates
- 20th January 2026
Manahatta Birmingham, the Temple Street venue, is launching Stocks on the Rocks, a real time stock exchange bar with drinks prices rising and falling every few minutes, based on popularity.
- 20th January 2026
Birmingham’s Town Hall and Symphony Hall have announced a Spring programme for 2026, featuring world-class music, family favourites and compelling live talks.
- 20th January 2026
A Birmingham law firm has been recognised for its outstanding workplace culture.
- 20th January 2026
HS2 has exceeded its target of creating 2,000 apprenticeships on Britain’s high-speed rail project – helping workers build new careers and delivering a multi-million-pound boost to the economy.
- 20th January 2026
Explosive experiments and big laughs as Exciting Science returns to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre this February half term....
- 19th January 2026
Leading law firm Freeths has provided legal advice to Wattstor on a new debt financing of up to £50 million from Aldermore Bank to support the growth of its Price Protect project portfolio.
- 19th January 2026
A new annual pop-up event series, Side Dish, is coming to Birmingham from 2 to 5 February -bringing together local food venues, live comedy and fundraising for a Birmingham charity during a traditionally quieter period for hospitality.
- 19th January 2026
The iconic Caledonian Sleeper train has departed Birmingham for the first time – opening a direct connection between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
- 19th January 2026
Birmingham City University (BCU) and Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) will work together to provide even more opportunities for children and young people across the city after deciding to renew their partnership.
- 19th January 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the appointment of Anand Bhatt as its new director of creative programmes.