Rushana Miller

A record number of parks and green spaces across the UK have met the high criteria to receive the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2024. A total of 2,227 parks and green spaces have earned this international mark of quality, ranging from renowned city parks to local community gardens. The Green Flag Award, an international quality mark for parks and green spaces, with successful submissions from local authorities and other land managers across the country for a range of sites, from world-famous c…

Cuubo, based in the heart of Harborne, is a Kickstarter-funded restaurant that has recently been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide. The restaurant first opened its doors in February 2024. Cuubo began its journey as a fine dining takeaway known as QBox, offering “quality food in a box to take away.” The concept was simple yet bold, focusing on European cooking. However, the ambitions of owner and chef Dan Sweet soon outgrew the confines of a takeaway service. With the support of QBox’s l…

Four people were brought before the Birmingham Magistrates’ Court, facing charges related to human trafficking. Following a series of raids, two males and two females were apprehended and subsequently charged, according to police reports. Daoying Tang, Degang Wei, Lin Qing, and Lech Kossowski were all accused of managing prostitution for profit. After their appearance at the Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on May 3, all four were held in custody until their subsequent court date. West Midlands…

Its top ranking as a hidden gem attraction in the UK reflects Birmingham’s historic charm

Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city, a vibrant tapestry of culture, diversity, and creativity, according to Faron McKenzie, station head at BBC Radio 1Xtra and a proud Birmingham native.

I visited Edgbaston Reservoir and it was a tranquil escape