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Interview with renowned youngest Chef Mathew Leong
An interview with renowned youngest Chef Mathew Leong, who twice represented Singapore at the Bocuse d’Or The most well-known chef from Singapore, Mathew Leong (Instagram A/c: mathew_leong), is currently an executive chef at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant RE-NAA...2026-01-11 4320 0 -
Birmingham mobilises to protect people who are sleeping rough during the severe weather
Organisations and agencies across Birmingham have united to offer beds and support to people who sleep rough as temperatures fall. Birmingham’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated due to snow and very cold temperatures. The...2026-01-11 3806 0 -
Meet Pilot Felix Gottwald, a professional pilot and an aviation photographer.
Pilot Felix Gottwald (Instagram A/c: felixgottwald), who resides in Germany, has been working with Lufthansa for seventeen years. Prior to switching to the Boeing 747-400 and 747-8, on which he is currently certified to fly as...2026-01-10 8127 0 -
Entries open for Unity 5k, a mass running event in Birmingham this August
Entries are officially open for the brand-new Unity 5K, a mass participation event that will see 1000s runners run the same marathon route as the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships West-Midlanders are being given the opportunity to have their own...2026-01-07 5396 0 -
Speed limit reduced to 30mph on 27 major roads in Birmingham
Birmingham drivers are being urged to slow down as 40mph speed limits are officially scrapped on almost all city routes. Birmingham City Council has completed a major project to cut limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27...2026-01-01 11103 0 -
New Year Stop Smoking Campaign Launches Across Birmingham
For the month of January, Birmingham City Council is encouraging Birmingham residents to choose to stop smoking for good. Birmingham City Council Public Health has launched a campaign encouraging residents to choose to stop smoking this new year by accessing free* local support available across the city. Research shows...2025-12-31 2554 0 -
Birmingham City Council to Launch Young Futures Hub as Part of National Youth Transformation Programme
Birmingham City Council is proud to announce the development of a Young Futures Hub, a flagship initiative under the government’s Early Adopters Programme. Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), this programme’s aims,...2025-12-24 5220 0 -
Council services available over the Christmas holidays
As families take a break over the holidays many council staff and our partners will be working over the holidays to support residents. Cllr John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “At this time every...2025-12-23 5610 0 -
Birmingham Rep Announces Four New Board Members
The new Board members are Andy Holden, Bradley Morrison, Cllr Saima Suleman and Cllr Ken Wood. Andy Holden – creative and brand design leader across tourism/attractions, automotive, entertainment and FMCG sectors. Bradley Morrison – marketing and communications specialist...2025-12-22 25260 0 -
New on-site training hub helps unemployed young people start careers in construction
Twelve previously unemployed young people have graduated today from a new on-site training hub designed to help more young Brummies start new high-quality jobs in construction. The new hub provides learners with access to practical, real-world...2025-12-22 25466 0




