Westside’s dark nights to be brightened by Birmingham Light Festival

Westside’s dark nights to be brightened by Birmingham Light Festival

20th November 2024 - News / by Steve Dyson

A spectacular illuminated gallery of artworks is set to light up four dark nights on Westside in the new year. The Birmingham Light F...Read more

VIDEO: The Botanist’s Pergola is back for Christmas in Gas Street Basin

VIDEO: The Botanist’s Pergola is back for Christmas in Gas Street Basin

19th November 2024 - News / by Graham Young

Just imagine a cosy Christmas party location at an apres-ski lodge on the waterside … Now you can live out this divine dream at The B...Read more

15 new jobs created as Shrimp Shack opens its doors on Westside

15 new jobs created as Shrimp Shack opens its doors on Westside

18th November 2024 - News / by Graham Young

Westside’s newest restaurant Shrimp Shack has opened on Bishopsgate Street, creating at least 15 new jobs. The diner has arrived with...Read more

FILM REVIEW: Gladiator II hits Westside (but it’s not for the squeamish!)

FILM REVIEW: Gladiator II hits Westside (but it’s not for the squeamish!)

15th November 2024 - News / Reviews / by Graham Young

The crowds on Broad Street love a bit of fancy dress as they go a-partying for a night on the town to remember, and now they can get top...Read more

Westside champion Sir Bernard Zissman produces historical documentary with David Baddiel

Westside champion Sir Bernard Zissman produces historical documentary with David Baddiel

14th November 2024 - News / by Graham Young

A former Lord Mayor of Birmingham and one of the creative driving forces behind the renaissance of Westside has achieved a 12-year dream...Read more

Black Sabbath’s first manager honoured with lifetime achievement award

Black Sabbath’s first manager honoured with lifetime achievement award

13th November 2024 - News / by Tony Collins

Birmingham’s top music impresario Jim Simpson has been presented with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his outstanding ser...Read more

Ex-Spandau Ballet star to headline special event at Broad Street nightclub

Ex-Spandau Ballet star to headline special event at Broad Street nightclub

12th November 2024 - News / by Tony Collins

Music legend and film and TV star Martin Kemp is coming to Westside to star in his very own 1980s nostalgia event at a Broad Street nigh...Read more

Wide range of arty Christmas gifts available at Ikon Gallery

Wide range of arty Christmas gifts available at Ikon Gallery

11th November 2024 - News / by Tony Collins

Undecided on what to get for family and friends this Christmas? Then why not pay a visit to Westside’s very own modern art gallery for a...Read more

VIDEO: Historian Carl Chinn leads Westside’s annual Remembrance service

VIDEO: Historian Carl Chinn leads Westside’s annual Remembrance service

8th November 2024 - News / by Graham Young

Police officers and firefighters who gave their lives in wartime were in the thoughts of everyone gathered for Westside’s annual Service...Read more

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