Kirsty Bosley

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

Aktar Islam, owner of two Michelin Star restaurant Opheem, appeared on James Martin's show for the first time today, Saturday, May 10Aktar Islam(Image: Great British Menu)A Birmingham chef has spoken out about his debut appearance on ITV's James Martin's Saturday Morning. Aktar Islam is one of Birmingham's most highly-celebrated chefs, the only one in our city to be awarded two Michelin Stars. ‌He makes his debut appearance on ITV's James Martin's Saturday Morning today, May 10.

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

Bars and restaurants across the region closed their doors to customers in the first few months of the yearWingers High Street, Harborne. It's been a challenging year so far for Birmingham's hospitality businesses. As we ticked over into a new financial year, restaurants have been open about the challenges they face, with many adapting to accommodate rising business costs. ‌Others have closed completely, though not all due to cost pressures.

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

Game HQ is reopening in a permanent spot after Priory Square closed for goodGreat Western Arcade in Birmingham(Image: Kirsty Bosley)An Oasis Market trader that lost their pitch when Priory Square closed for good has announced it has found a new city centre home. Game HQ was set within the 54-year-old Oasis Market until it shut 'indefinitely' due to health and safety concerns in March. ‌The stall sells trading cards including Pokemon and Magic the Gathering as well as other games and figures.

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

The Tea Factory development will house the BBC from 2027 and it will feature two new artist commissionsA new 'landmark public artwork' has been commissioned for the site of the new BBC Birmingham headquarters. The Tea Factory Development in Digbeth is set to feature two new artworks including a significant permanent installation in the newly-created square. ‌It's not known yet what the art will look like once complete but organisers have unveiled their intentions for the pieces.

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Kirsty Bosley

A poet was behind the creation of one of the most special gardens in the regionStreams cut through the park at Leasowes(Image: BirminghamLive)It's a road well travelled for many Brummies heading out of the city in the direction of Halesowen and beyond: Mucklow Hill on the A458. But what some might not know is that it hides the entrance to one of our region's most beautiful, protected parks.