8 New Birmingham Food & Drink Venues for 2025
Discover Birmingham's hottest new restaurants and bars for 2025, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Cylla. Plan your next city centre visit and explore the vibrant food scene.
Discover Birmingham's hottest new restaurants and bars for 2025, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Cylla. Plan your next city centre visit and explore the vibrant food scene.
Joey's Smokehouse, a new independent BBQ restaurant, has opened behind Birmingham Moor Street. Get free chicken wings for the first 200 customers or 50% off smoked meats this weekend.
Hundreds of hungry locals queued in freezing temperatures as H.M Shawarma gave away free food to celebrate its Kings Heath opening. Discover the menu and community reaction.
Rail travellers in Birmingham face disruption as RMT union strikes hit CrossCountry services on four consecutive Saturdays in December over pay and staffing disputes.
Birmingham City FC unveils The Powerhouse, a revolutionary 62,000-seat stadium design featuring 12 iconic chimneys. Discover how it will transform the city's skyline.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner reveals ambitious 62,000-capacity stadium design as part of city-transforming Sports Quarter project. Discover the vision.
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a new 62,000 capacity stadium, the centrepiece of a multi-billion pound Sports Quarter. See the stunning images and details.
easyJet announces two new summer routes from Birmingham Airport for 2026, connecting the Midlands to the Scottish Highlands and French Riviera. Book your flights now!
Nando's confirms 14 new UK locations after revenue hit £1.48bn. Get the full list of new restaurants opening near you and the business story behind the expansion.
British Transport Police are urgently seeking a woman sexually assaulted at Birmingham New Street Station's Eastern Plaza on October 18. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Birmingham's iconic New Street Station media screens will be reactivated in 2026 after years of darkness. The Bullring owner confirms plans to restore the landmark displays.
Storm Claudia's aftermath brings 15 flood warnings to the Midlands. Roads are blocked and train services are disrupted. Get the latest travel updates here.
Birmingham's iconic New Street station LED screens, dark for years, will finally be reactivated in 2026. Discover the full story behind the revival of these city landmarks.
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
Storm Claudia wreaks havoc across Birmingham with flooded roads, fallen trees and major transport disruption. Stay informed about ongoing travel issues.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested following an early morning break-in at the Starbucks on New Street, Birmingham. Police seized a glass break hammer and Class-B drugs.
Storm Claudia brings an amber weather warning and travel chaos to the West Midlands. West Midlands Railway has announced amended services for Birmingham New Street. Check before you travel.
Storm Claudia brings heavy rain, causing major train delays and cancellations at Birmingham New Street and Moor Street. Check before you travel.
Storm Claudia causes major travel disruption in Birmingham with cancelled trains and flood risks. Check your journey before travelling and plan ahead for delays.
Chiltern Railways slashes services by half due to Storm Claudia. Passengers urged to check before travelling on Friday 14 November or use tickets later.
A 24-hour Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain is in place for Birmingham from Friday 6am, bringing flooding risks and travel disruption. Stay informed.
A new Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for Birmingham and the Midlands, following severe flooding that caused major transport disruption.
Major disruption on Birmingham's Cross City Line south due to a signalling fault. Services suspended between New Street and Bromsgrove/Redditch. Rail replacement in place. Full story.
Fashion brand White Stuff is making a Birmingham comeback, opening a new Grand Central store. Discover the latest retail boost for the city centre and what other brands are arriving.
Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.
Britain faces an unprecedented 8-day snow event with temperatures plummeting to -15°C, triggering Met Office warnings and potential travel chaos across the Midlands and beyond.
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
Multiple schools across Birmingham are closing early today as security measures intensify for Aston Villa's crucial European fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with police warning of potential disruptions.
The highly-anticipated beauty retailer Cult Beauty is finally coming to Birmingham's Bullring & Grand Central this September, bringing premium brands and exclusive products to the heart of the city.
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.