Richard Franks, Author at Counteract – News | Music | Events | Food

American-style pancake shop Stickie Fingers to open in Digbeth

Birmingham’s latest opening Stickie Fingers will be a hit with fans of pancakes, crepes, smoothies and waffle pops

Birmingham’s latest late-night games bar opened over the weekend of July 19-21 and it’s had rave reviews already. Let’s play darts!

The centre within the University’s School of Media will pioneer innovative ways to teach the next generation of journalists

Snobs owner Wayne Tracey has taken over two bars on Colmore Row in Birmingham, with plans to open the first this August bank holiday

The Specials are back in their home city of Coventry for four very special nights under the backdrop of the stunning Coventry Cathedral Ruins

The Good Intent pledges to open in Birmingham and donate all profits to local charities and good causes – support

Aussie band Lime Cordiale head out on their debut UK tour this month – get tickets here

Starshaped Festival comes to Birmingham this September, featuring the likes of Cast, Dodgy, Salad and Space

Two legends were on hand to launch Home of Metal’s mammoth Black Sabbath exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Skepta announces first headline tour since the release of his fifth studio album, Ignorance Is Bliss – including Birmingham date