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Westside BID Valentine’s Day Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & Celebrate in Birmingham 

Westside BID Valentine’s Day Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & Celebrate in Birmingham 

9th February 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Birmingham’s vibran...Read more

Under Two Weeks to Go: Birmingham Light Festival Returns 

Under Two Weeks to Go: Birmingham Light Festival Returns 

2nd February 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

Birmingham Light Festival returns from the 12th –15th February 2026, celebrating the city’s...Read more

West Midlands Business Festival Opens Bookings as Full Line-Up Is Revealed 

West Midlands Business Festival Opens Bookings as Full Line-Up Is Revealed 

28th January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

Bookings are now open for the West Midlands Business Festival (WMBF), with a packed programme of business event...Read more

Bloom with Confidence: Self-Love Floristry Workshop Supports Mind Birmingham 

Bloom with Confidence: Self-Love Floristry Workshop Supports Mind Birmingham 

26th January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

Birmingham locals are invited to indulge in creativity and self-care at an upcoming self-love floristry worksho...Read more

Birmingham’s Heartbeat Set to Light Up Brindleyplace as Part of 2026 Light Festival

Birmingham’s Heartbeat Set to Light Up Brindleyplace as Part of 2026 Light Festival

22nd January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

Birmingham’s winter arts scene is set to get more personal this February with a unique participatory artwork as...Read more

ODEON Marks National Popcorn Day With Half-Price Treats for Members 

ODEON Marks National Popcorn Day With Half-Price Treats for Members 

19th January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

ODEON is celebrating National Popcorn Day with a one-day only deal: 50% off all popcorn sizes on Monday 19th&nb...Read more

Beat the ‘January Blues’ with a Westside Fitness & Wellness Start to 2026 

Beat the ‘January Blues’ with a Westside Fitness & Wellness Start to 2026 

14th January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

As the festive season has come to an end and a brand-new year is here, January is the perfe...Read more

Birmingham Light Festival returns this February. 

Birmingham Light Festival returns this February. 

13th January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

Birmingham Light Festival is set to illuminate the city once again from 12–15 February 2026, unveiling a full progra...Read more

Westside BID Wardens Step Up Amid Snow and Severe Conditions

Westside BID Wardens Step Up Amid Snow and Severe Conditions

9th January 2026 - News / by Luisa Huggins

As winter weather grips the city, Westside BID continues to deliver its vital warden service, with teams out on the ...Read more