Jim Simpson, the original manager of BlackSabbath, is to make the famous Snobs Birmingham on Westside the new home of his Big Bear Music live music programmes. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/23/bla…

Do you want to be a ‘Westside walker’ in Birmingham Pride this weekend? Full details: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/22/do-…

Take a step into the future at a networking event with a difference on Westside. Explore the world of virtual reality AllBarOne Brindley in Brindleyplace on Thursday 30 May.
Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/22/spe…

Whatever problems are facing Bham City Council overflowing litter bins are a health hazard and completely unacceptable. This is not a “one-off” - it’s happening every day across #Harborne and I guess many other areas.
Cllr Majid Mahmood LeaderofBirmingham BCC Customer Service

Veteran Birmingham actor Tyrone Huggins is hoping to put audiences in a trance when he returns to his home city to star in one-man play at Birmingham Rep this week. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/22/vid…

The popular Brindley Market is returning to Brindleyplace next week to signal the impending arrival of summer. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/21/goo…

Guess what? Legendary nightclub Snobs Birmingham is now also the place to go for live football and smart lunches seven days a week – or even weekend breakfasts the morning after the big party night before. We try the venue’s food out here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/20/foo…

The winner of a new comedy playwrighting prize named in honour of the late Victoria Wood has been announced in a ceremony at The Rep on Westside. Full story:westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/17/com…

Big TYSON FURY fight set to fill Westside’s bars on Saturday night … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/16/tys…

WELLBEING BLOG. Movement is the focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Full blog here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/16/wel…

Don’t miss Withnail and I at The Rep … here’s my review for Westside World … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/15/rev…

Don’t miss Withnail and I at The Rep … here’s our review … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/15/rev…

Don’t miss this at The Rep … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/14/bal…

We review Ed's Easy Diner next to the Utilita Arena Birmingham … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/13/foo…

Swi-tch, an Brindleyplace-based firm of IT recruitment experts in the retail and logistics industry, won a start-up trophy at the Lord Mayor of Birmingham awards last night. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/10/wes…

Travel in time at The Rep … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/10/exc…

I have so many vital stories to share (coming very soon) on dire housing, abuse of councillors, SEND, Druids Heath, Ladywood, finances but this one can’t fade away just yet. Still here if Akhmed Yakoob wishes to take up the offer of a right of reply. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Birmingham’s nightlife leaders have revealed urgent plans for the sector that they are now set to discuss with Richard Parker, the newly elected West Midlands mayor. Southside District Birmingham Lawrence Barton DL Richard Parker Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/09/pri…

Find out how to prepare for those difficult conversations in life via our latest wellbeing blog westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/08/wel…

Our man Graham Young reviews the food at The Malt House … westsidebid.co.uk/2024/05/07/foo…