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Author: Holly Carter

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The 1975 release tragically catchy new single

October 21, 2018October 22, 2018 Holly Carter Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Matt Healey, Radio 1, The 1975, The La's

The fifth pre-album single from The 1975, ‘It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)’, is out, and it’s a certified banger.

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The best of Birmingham on Etsy.com

October 18, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, birmingham art, craft, create, etsy, independent, Independent Birmingham

The second city has always been known as an industrial town, but what about its craft? We look into the artsy side of Birmingham on etsy.com

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Fickle Friends return to Birmingham after new music release

October 13, 2018October 15, 2018 Holly Carter Birmingham, Fickle Friends

Indie-pop fresh faces, Fickle Friends, return to Birmingham for the second time this year to play O2 Academy 2

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Birmingham’s best parks and gardens

October 12, 2018July 25, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, gardens, nature, parks, parks in birmingham

Despite its reputation as grey, the second city actually has incredible natural spaces. We have a look at the best parks in Birmingham.

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Birmingham home to coolest UK neighbourhood

October 10, 2018July 19, 2019 Holly Carter Birmingham, Digbeth, Independent Birmingham

Home to independent shops, cafes and warehouse spaces galore, Birmingham’s creative quarter tops Sunday Times list of coolest neighbourhoods

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