How come the thought of being out of the office for two weeks can sometimes bring on more stress than if we weren’t going on holiday at all? Harriette Luscombe of Coaches For Change has some advice to help. Full read: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/06/wel…

A new TV weather service has been launched by Westside BID and Local TV Birmingham, with bars, restaurants and other venues presenting the reports from their own premises. First up was Qavali … Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/07/and…

A new stage adaptation of Birdsong will be staged by The Rep for a limited run in the New Year. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/08/epi…

There are four silver chimneys that have become a central feature of one of the most photographed parts of Westside. But what’s the story behind them? Bham City Council Find out here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/09/the…

A vulnerable elderly man has been found and returned safe and well to his home in Shropshire after joint efforts by Utilita Arena Birmingham security staff and WestsideWardens. West Mercia Operations & Communications Centre Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/09/wes…

A play based on the making of the famous Jaws movie is coming to the The Rep theatre on Westside next spring. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/12/sta…

A giant canalside mural has been unveiled next to the Farmer’s Bridge series of locks on Westside. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/13/tal…

Did anyone vote Labour in the general election and are regretting it now? I don’t suppose you’ll own up to it but your honesty and reasons would be appreciated if you are feeling remorseful.

English Indie rock band Courteeners Courteeners are to perform at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Westside as part of a new arena tour of the UK later this year. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/15/ind…

Watch EVERY Star Wars film on Westside at Cineworld and ODEON from this weekend to the end of October. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/19/wat…

Westside has what must easily be the city’s biggest and brightest display of hanging baskets and flower-packed boxes, as you can see in our latest video and pictures here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/20/vid…

The Global Banking School, part of GlobalEducationGroup, which offers specialised education programmes in banking, finance and business, has taken over 69,000 sq ft of office space at 1 Brindleyplace on a 15-year lease. Full story: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/22/ban…

History-loving visitors to Westside can delve into the colourful art of canal boat decoration, with the introduction of two new creative workshops at the Roundhouse Birmingham. Full read here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/27/gai…

The The Rep will be hosting an entire month of ‘one-night only’ productions throughout September as it also carries out routine maintenance work to the theatre’s stages. Full read here:- westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/28/com…

A warm welcome awaits the UK’s Paralympic athletes on Westside with a special homecoming concert hosted by the stars of TV’s The Last Leg comedy show. Full Read: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/08/30/par…

Just three months after Jim Simpson moved Henry’s Blueshouse into Snobs on Broad Street, the famous live music night is helping to launch a new CD at the venue. Full read here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/09/03/hen…

Wetherspoon’s The Figure of Eight has temporarily disappeared behind scaffolding to facilitate a £130,000 makeover. Full read here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/09/04/art…

Contemporary drama and comedy is coming to Westside as part of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s new autumn season. Full read here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/09/05/con…

Our Media and communications manager, Luisa Huggins, was filming the latest episode of the Westside live with Jess from the Crescent Theatre in our state-of-the-art studios. Make sure you keep your eyes out for episode 6. #westsidelive

Westside Films – Rob Peace and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Full read here: westsidebid.co.uk/2024/09/06/wes…