Last week Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, tried to restart, reset, reshape the government with his budget. Did it work? That’s what Jim Hancock and Frank McKenna will be discussing in this week’s Downtown Den political podcast.

School’s Out, Games Are On – 20% Off All Summer Holidays at ArCains!
ArCains in Cains Brewery Village is giving families an extra reason to get out and play this summer.

Climbing Ben Nevis for Life Saving Surgery
Sharon Morgan from DIB member, Base Comms, along with colleagues, friends and family will be climbing Ben Nevis to raise money for life saving brain tumour treatment.

RECORD SUMMER CONTINUES AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT WITH BUSIEST JULY EVER
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported its busiest July ever amidst a record-breaking summer for passenger volume. 1,455,192 passengers travelled through the regional transport hub in July 2025 – an 8.2% increase compared to the same period last year.

Bubble Time Friday at Malmaison
Get ready to pop some bottles at Mal’s Bubble Time Friday!