Birmingham Live is the new go-to news site in the West Midlands.
The new brand, brought to you by the team behind the Birmingham Mail newspaper, is part of a drive to better represent communities in and around Birmingham.
Feel free to get in touch and let us know what you think about the change. In the meantime, here are some answers to the questions you may have...
What is happening to birminghammail.co.uk?
From Tuesday, February 6, our birminghammail.co.uk website, mobile app and social media accounts will change to a new name: Birmingham Live
Why are we changing our name?
To better represent a live, digital news and entertainment website. Our audience told us they wanted a website that feels vibrant and inspirational, one that they can visit each day to see what’s happening right now, and to keep them up to date with the very latest from this great city and its people.
What is Birmingham Live?
A live, digital news channel which will keep you in the know about what’s happening in Birmingham, every day.
But there’ll be so much more than just news.
We’ll cover all that Birmingham’s talking about, every day. The latest developments, ways to avoid traffic jams or to ease your travel woes, the football team news and chatter, the very newest restaurant openings and guides plus the very best things to do in this amazing city.
From bid wins and bin strikes to tax credits and finding the best local discounts, we’ll ensure you can make your hard earned money go further.
How do I update my app?
Your app has changed too. We've updated our Birmingham Mail app to be Birmingham Live.
It's the best place to get close to your city. You can tailor the app to get news from where you live, your interests and your football club.
Get the latest updates for iOS and Android below.
iOS
Android
Will you still champion the city?
We’re big on Brum! We love where we live and Birmingham Live knows what makes this city tick. We’ll celebrate what’s great, call out what’s not, and embrace the new - continuing our very proud traditions, in campaigning to make the city better.
We’ll champion for what’s right, what’s missing and for those who need our voice. #BigOnBrum
Birmingham and its people have incredible stories to tell - and we’ll tell then better than anyone. We’ll inspire you with the very newest to inspire. You won’t want to miss a thing, so come back every day.
Why have you changed to purple?
We asked you! You told us that our new colour purple was lively, vibrant, modern, and most of all well suited to a website you wanted to see in the city.
Will the mobile app be changing?
Yes. From February 6, you’ll need to update your app to ensure you see the latest version. As soon as you see update available, download to start enjoying all of the latest content from Birmingham Live, just as you did with Birmingham Mail
Where can I find Birmingham Live?
From February 6, at www.birminghamlive.co.uk .
Facebook: birmingham.live
Twitter: @birmingham_live
Insta: birmingham.live
Follow us at #BigOnBrum
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