Black Sabbath’s heavy metal bench used by global debt-climate protesters

Black Sabbath’s heavy metal bench used by global debt-climate protesters

30th June 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson

Global debt and climate protesters this week decided to use the famous Black Sabbath ‘heavy metal’ bench on Westside to highlight their ...Read more

Boating Parade floats through Westside to celebrate Commonwealth Games

Boating Parade floats through Westside to celebrate Commonwealth Games

29th June 2022 - News / by Danielle Robinson

Scores of barges and other boats took part in a special Boating Parade on Westside’s canals at the weekend to celebrate this summer’s Co...Read more

Westside BID’s barrister wins pavement licence for Broad Street bar

Westside BID’s barrister wins pavement licence for Broad Street bar

- News / by Tony Collins

A popular Irish bar on Broad Street is to embrace street culture this summer after Westside BID commissioned a top barrister to help the...Read more

REVIEW: Yes! Rockers finally delight fans in delayed return to Westside

REVIEW: Yes! Rockers finally delight fans in delayed return to Westside

28th June 2022 - News / by Tony Collins

A packed Symphony Hall audience gave a series of standing ovations as fans finally welcomed rock band Yes to the music venue after two y...Read more

The buses are back and carrying passengers again on Westside’s Broad Street

The buses are back and carrying passengers again on Westside’s Broad Street

27th June 2022 - Olley's Oracles / by WSBadmin

After nearly five years of disruption from the Metro tram extension, the good old omnibus is back in town. Westside business leader MIKE...Read more

Birmingham florist launches campaign to ‘whistle-in’ the city’s Commonwealth Games

Birmingham florist launches campaign to ‘whistle-in’ the city’s Commonwealth Games

- News / by Steve Dyson

A Birmingham florist is launching his campaign to persuade thousands of people to whistle-in the launch of the Commonwealth Games in the...Read more

Veteran rock band Yes to play on Westside in honour of drummer who died last month

Veteran rock band Yes to play on Westside in honour of drummer who died last month

22nd June 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson

It’s been rescheduled twice because of Covid-19, but finally the progressive rock band Yes are to take the stage at Birmingham’s Symphon...Read more

Fresh plants provide boost to businesses on Sheepcote Street

Fresh plants provide boost to businesses on Sheepcote Street

21st June 2022 - News / by Tony Collins

A set of three planters on a Westside street have been given a vibrant new lease of life. The cast-iron plant tubs on Sheepcote Stree...Read more

Birmingham Jazz Festival programme to be officially launched on Westside

Birmingham Jazz Festival programme to be officially launched on Westside

20th June 2022 - News / by Tony Collins

The official programme for the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival will be launched at the Velvet Music Rooms at 7pm tomor...Read more

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