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Lufthansa celebrates its 40th birthday at Birmingham Airport
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (244+ words) Lufthansa has celebrated 40 years of operations from Birmingham Airport (BHX), having commenced services from the Midlands on 1 April 1986. The airline's first flight from BHX connected passengers to Frankfurt, operated by a Boeing 737 with 13 weekly services. Since starting operations over 40 years…...
The Hub to host trio of family shows
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (330+ words) Lichfield venue The Hub at St Mary's is gearing up to host a triple-header of family shows, in conjunction with Redrow. Last Unicorn Airways (on Sunday 19 April) is a tale of two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical…...
Arboretum announces Easter family days out with Arbie the Owl
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (534+ words) The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, has announced a list of activities that families can enjoy during the school Easter holidays. Families can join Arbie the owl, the main character in the Arboretum's children's book 'Arbie and the Magical Lights…...
Wellbeing walks celebrate 25th birthday in East Staffordshire
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (303+ words) Twenty-five years of wellbeing walks in East Staffordshire were celebrated at Meadowside Leisure Centre in Burton upon Trent on Friday, 20 March. The centre, run by award-winning operator Everyone Active in partnership with East Staffordshire Borough Council, welcomed 70 people to mark…...
City events experts partner with Botanical Gardens for year-long nature activities
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (390+ words) Birmingham events specialists OPUS have joined forces with the city's Botanical Gardens to encourage families to reconnect with nature in a new year-long initiative. The events group has unveiled a programme of events for 2026 in collaboration with Birmingham Botanical Gardens,…...
People urged to get involved in the biggest Staffordshire Day celebration to date
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (343+ words) The Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire is calling on people across the county to help make the tenth anniversary of Staffordshire Day a celebration to remember by organising their own events and activities." Taking place on 1 May, with festivities continuing across the…...
Warwickshire sign three-year deal with new lead partner
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (226+ words) Warwickshire County Cricket Club has signed three-year deal with Haier HVAC Solutions, who will become the club's lead partner. The agreement will see Haier - part of the global Haier Group - take prime placement on the front of all Warwickshire men's…...
Civic and cultural leaders gather for city icon’s memoir launch
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (378+ words) Around 100 guests gathered at Birmingham's Symphony Hall for the official launch of Though She Be But Little She Is Fierce, the new memoir by city cultural icon Anita Bhalla OBE. Staged by B:Music, the event brought together leading figures from…...
Airport’s ‘Race The Place’ initiative raises £80,000 for Children’s Hospital charity
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (403+ words) Around "80,000 has been raised so far, with donations still coming in, following Birmingham Airport's charity fundraising Race the Plane event." The teams consisted of BHX colleagues, third party suppliers and on-site partners, all showing tremendous support to the charity." Saqib…...
Agents bring landmark Sutton Coldfield property to market
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (164+ words) A landmark Sutton Coldfield property " formerly home to much-loved local business On The Breadline " has been brought to market by estate agents Edwards & Gray. Having opened prior to lockdown, the bakery On The Breadline became popular within the local community…...