BBC to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for first time in its 75-year history Plans for a new theatre for world’s longest-running soap in Digbeth scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
On the trail of Peaky Blinders, Black Sabbath and the perfect pint – an alternative guide to Birmingham As the Peaky Blinders film is released this week, we follow in the footsteps of the Shelbys, make a heavy metal pilgrimage and find the city’s best places to eat, drink and dance The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Liam the bull rehomed after unexpected city break across Birmingham A bull escaped from an abattoir and was seen running through the streets of Birmingham on Friday morning. Birmingham City Council staff safely contained the bull in New Bond Street, Digbeth, after it was spotted by passers-by. The bull, estimated to be around two years old, was cared for by… The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025
Has it come to this? We must act now to save Birmingham’s culture from cuts Austerity-hit Birmingham’s decision to stop funding the arts is a calamity for a city whose rich contribution to UK culture – from Tolkien to the Streets – is such a vital source of civic pride The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024
Buyout deal for Birmingham logistics firm Digbeth-based DMN Logistics has acquired JLL Vehicle Distribution to boost its electric vehicle logistics operation. Birmingham Post · Jul 7, 2023
Moda Living teams up with Aviva for £400m Birmingham apartment scheme Developer and investor announces latest project in the city after JV acquires regen site in Digbeth Birmingham Post · Jul 5, 2023
Peaky Blinders movie to start filming in Birmingham 'soon' Steven Knight made the announcement at the site of Digbeth Loc Studios, which will open later this year Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023
Peaky Blinders creator launches construction of new film and TV studio Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham will house ska drama This Town, UB40 and Peaky Blinders film The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023
Former HP Sauce factory reborn as new creative hub for Birmingham The owner of The Bond in Digbeth has opened a new facility called 'Creative Content Hub' which it is hoped will attracts production companies and digital creatives Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
Teen footballer 'kidnapped at 3am and forced to spend £400 on laughing gas' in ordeal A 18-year-old footballer and his family have been left traumatised after he was kidnapped after leaving nightclub Lab11 in Digbeth and taken on a three-hour terror attack around Birmingham Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023
Birmingham club loses licence after fatal Boxing Day stabbing Crane nightclub in Digbeth where Cody Fisher was killed described as having inadequate search regime and widespread drug use The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023
Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson denies misconduct allegations on set after complaint Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson has denied allegations of misconduct on set after a colleague made a complaint about him, but he is said to be confident he will be cleared Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023
Two men charged with Boxing Day murder of Cody Fisher According to police, Cody Fisher, 23, was stabbed on the dance floor of the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham. The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022
Club staff 'tried to clear up drugs' as medics fought to save stab victim Cody Fisher An attending police officer described chaotic scenes surrounding Cody's death with attending officers noting evidence of drug taking at the venue. Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022 Third man arrested on suspicion of murdering footballer in Boxing Day stabbing Cody Fisher, 23, died at Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham, which is now having its licence reviewed.
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2022 Cody Fisher murder: Man, 22, arrested in London over fatal stabbing of footballer in Birmingham nightclub The man is the third person to be detained on suspicion of the murder of Cody Fisher, who was stabbed to death on the dancefloor of the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Two arrested over murder of footballer in Birmingham nightclub The arrests were made in connection with death of Cody Fisher, 22, who was stabbed to death at a nightclub called Crane in Digbeth late on Monday.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Police praise public response to death of footballer Cody Fisher The 23-year-old was stabbed in the Crane venue in Digbeth, just before 11.45pm on Boxing Day while out with friends.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Family pay tribute as police name 23-year-old victim of nightclub stabbing Cody Fisher was attacked in the Crane venue in Adderley Street, Digbeth, just before 11.45pm, West Midlands Police said.
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Panic at club as 'everyone running around screaming' after man stabbed on dance floor West Midlands Police have launched a murder probe after a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death at The Crane in Digbeth on Boxing Day, with witnesses describing the chaos in the aftermath
Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022 Man dies after being stabbed on dance floor of nightclub on Boxing Day The 23-year-old who has not been named was on a night out with his friends at The Crane in Digbeth in Birmingham when he lost his life. No arrests have been made as of yet.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 Man dies after Boxing Day stabbing on nightclub dancefloor Officers were called to the Crane venue in Digbeth, Birmingham
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Man dies after being stabbed on dance floor of nightclub on night out with friends Police were called to The Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham, on December 26 with the 23-year-old man stabbed on the dance floor before being pronounced dead
Birmingham Post · Dec 15, 2022 New creative industry hub to open in Birmingham Property regen project will see former factory which was once home to HP Sauce turned into a new hub for creative sector businesses
Birmingham Post · Nov 25, 2022 Next phase of Digbeth tram extension begins High Street opened up to traffic as preparation work begins to lay track which will connect district to HS2