Patti Bell obituary: how ‘Brum’s own Vivienne Westwood’ was big on Broad Street

Patti Bell obituary: how ‘Brum’s own Vivienne Westwood’ was big on Broad Street

31st January 2024 - News / by Graham Young

Fashion queen Patti Bell, likened to Vivienne Westwood after helping to dress Duran Duran and other punk and new romantic stars in the 1...Read more

VIDEO: find out how Gas Street Basin is kept looking so clean

VIDEO: find out how Gas Street Basin is kept looking so clean

- News / by Graham Young

It’s one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of Birmingham, and it's right here in the middle of Westside. But if you‘ve ever wo...Read more

PICTURE GALLERY: spot the winners at our WOWs 2024 awards

PICTURE GALLERY: spot the winners at our WOWs 2024 awards

- News / by Westside Reporter

More than 30 trophies were handed out at the Wonders of Westside awards on Sunday night, at a glittering dinner.  The WOWs 2024 ...Read more

O’Neill’s v Spoons: the battle of the big breakfasts on Broad Street

O’Neill’s v Spoons: the battle of the big breakfasts on Broad Street

30th January 2024 - News / by Graham Young

Whether you’ve had a big night out or fancy a Westside winter walk, a Broad Street breakfast will certainly set you up for the day ahead...Read more

WOWs 2024: O Bar, Reflex and The Brasshouse scoop two trophies each at awards

WOWs 2024: O Bar, Reflex and The Brasshouse scoop two trophies each at awards

29th January 2024 - News / by Steve Dyson

Hundreds of staff from bars, clubs, pubs, theatres and other entertainment venues on Westside enjoyed a sparkling night out at the Wonde...Read more

FILM REVIEWS: The Color Purple, All of Us Strangers and Baghead

FILM REVIEWS: The Color Purple, All of Us Strangers and Baghead

- News / Reviews / by Graham Young

Fresh from Odeon Luxe Broadway Plaza winning the 'Best Family Destination' at the WOWs 2024 awards, GRAHAM YOUNG reports on what’s showi...Read more

Popular Henry’s Blueshouse celebrates 200th newsletter on Westside

Popular Henry’s Blueshouse celebrates 200th newsletter on Westside

- News / by Tony Collins

A weekly newsletter launched to maintain blues music on Westside following the start of the first Covid lockdown has celebrated its 200t...Read more

Westside helps homeless find shelter, but offers skin condition warning

Westside helps homeless find shelter, but offers skin condition warning

26th January 2024 - News / by Graham Young

With face and hand sores and his nose dripping continuously, homeless man Ross Downer was grateful to Westside BID street wardens for he...Read more

From Lulu to Paddington – there’s everything to see at Symphony Hall

From Lulu to Paddington – there’s everything to see at Symphony Hall

25th January 2024 - News / by Tony Collins

Spring is already in the air on Westside despite the cold temperatures with the launch of Symphony Hall’s new season of exciting and ent...Read more

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