culture
Birmingham Residents Flock to Summer Food Stalls for Heritage Dishes
Residents line up at city spots for heritage dishes as July events highlight longstanding recipes.
News
News · Birmingham · page 2
The latest published stories from Birmingham.
⌁ AI Trend Intelligence
culture
Birmingham Back to Backs: a National Trust guide to the restored houses
Visit Birmingham Back to Backs with the National Trust, including the restored housing, the shared spaces and why tours should be pre-booked.
finance
Networking Events Offer Emerging Opportunities for Birmingham Businesses
The Birmingham Business Alliance and partner groups are running regular luncheons, happy hours and receptions that connect companies across the Greater Birmingham Region, AL.
sport
Birmingham High Schools Depend on City's Athletic Fields and Shared Facilities
A range of fields, tracks and shared spaces underpin student sports programs throughout Birmingham.
finance
Birmingham Residents Boost Local Economy: 5 Ways to Support Small Businesses
Understanding the local economic impact and practical ways residents can help sustain Birmingham’s small business community.
news
Birmingham Expands Housing in Star Uptown and Smithfield-College Hills Areas
Developments in Star Uptown and the Smithfield-College Hills-Graymont area bring new housing units that could affect daily living and local services for current residents.
Politics
Birmingham's Zoning Rules Restrict Where 10,000+ Residents Can Build Homes
Birmingham residents encounter limits on new construction that differ from rules applied in other English cities, directly touching daily access to housing and workplaces.
news
Birmingham Faces Critical Flu Surge While Rethinking Emergency Care Responses
As Birmingham’s University Hospitals declare critical pressure from flu admissions, the city adapts its emergency services amid shifting healthcare demands.
community
Birmingham Hosts Fireworks, Fiestas, Football During Heatwave Weekend
With global tensions rising and a heatwave settling in, here’s where to find relief and revelry across the city this weekend.
news
Birmingham Launches Real-Time Traffic and Weather Alert Tools
A guide to utilizing available digital resources for tracking traffic conditions and severe weather alerts across the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Technology
Birmingham's small businesses deploy AI to tackle labor shortage crisis.
Small businesses in the West Midlands are moving beyond the hype, turning to automation to solve regional labor and operational challenges.
finance
Global Events Force Birmingham Retailers to Reshape Operations Strategy
Worldwide developments are shaping decisions for businesses in the city's commercial areas as they seek to maintain steady operations.
lifestyle
Bullring and Grand Central Birmingham: shopping, food and market-day planning
A Birmingham city-centre guide to Bullring, Grand Central and nearby markets as a shopping and food destination.
things-to-do
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum: hands-on galleries and the planetarium
Plan a family and learning visit to Thinktank at Millennium Point, with hands-on galleries, science displays and the planetarium.
wellness
Birmingham's free mental health services: what's available and how to get through the door
From Digbeth drop-ins to Northfield counselling hubs, the city has more no-cost support than most residents realise, here's how to find it.
Politics
Birmingham Council Invests $110,000 Youth Programs, Updates Data Center Rules
New regulatory framework for tech infrastructure accompanies a $110,000 investment in local youth workforce development initiatives.
news
City Hospital Closure and Critical Incident Reshape Emergency Care Access for Birmingham Residents
The end of services at City Hospital combined with a critical incident declared by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is directing residents toward new locations and alternative options for urgent care.
things-to-do
Library of Birmingham: Centenary Square, the Shakespeare Memorial Room and the terraces
A practical guide to Birmingham’s landmark library, from Centenary Square to the Shakespeare Memorial Room and Secret Garden terraces.
property
Birmingham's Canal Quarter Properties Surge Past City Average Growth Rates
Properties along the Gas Street Basin and Brindleyplace waterfront are commanding premiums that are reshaping Birmingham's investment map.
wellness
Walking meditation: how to turn your daily walk into mindfulness
Birmingham walkers are learning to fold brief attention practices into routes through parks and canals to cut daily stress.
culture
Birmingham's Theater Scene: From Victorian Halls to Modern Performance Spaces
From humble beginnings in Victorian halls to cutting-edge performances in the Custard Factory, Birmingham’s theatre scene reflects the city’s cultural reinvention.
community
Birmingham Launches Daily Walking Tours Exploring Industrial Heritage and Local Attractions
Daily walking tours and family sites give visitors direct access to the city's industrial roots and attractions.
sport
Birmingham Runners Log Training Miles Ahead of August, September Race Starts
Weekly club sessions and entry deadlines shape local fitness schedules ahead of listed events.
Technology
Birmingham Startups Deploy Smart Sensors Across Digbeth and Jewellery Quarter
Local firms roll out traffic and air monitors this month under a city-backed pilot that ties real-time data to planning decisions.
property
Birmingham Auction Market Sees Seasonal Gap Narrow as Buyer Habits Shift
Clearance rates and lot volumes tell a familiar seasonal story in the West Midlands, though shifting buyer habits are starting to rewrite the script.
property
Birmingham's New Developments Deliver Thousands of Homes Amid Rental Market Shift
Large projects delivering thousands of residential units are changing the supply picture for renters and property owners in the city centre and surrounding areas.
finance
Birmingham’s Workforce Development Initiatives Redefine Local Job Market
Programs addressing youth unemployment and skills gaps are reshaping Birmingham’s labor landscape through targeted training and business support.
Technology
Birmingham Tech Scene Draws Global Attention for Its Distinctive Smart City Approach
A focus on practical, community-led applications sets the city's ecosystem apart from other major tech hubs worldwide.
property
Birmingham's Spring Auctions Surge Past Winter Volumes, Data Shows
New figures highlight how auction listings and clearance rates in Birmingham surge with warmer weather, setting the city’s property tempo.