The business and social scene is waiting patiently to get back to some kind of normality as the pandemic continues to make networking and partying a thing of the past. We look back at how it used to be with a revisit to a couple of the best social events pre-lockdown

City’s great entertainers saluted at Wonders of Westside awards

The Wonders of Westside awards celebrated the finest venues and businesses in Birmingham’s entertainment district. Organised by Westside BID and sponsored by Jelley’s Organic Vodka, the WOWs 2020 honoured the venues, bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, organisations and businesses in and around Broad Street and Brindleyplace. Top awards went to Pushkar (Best Fine Dining), Hyatt Regency Birmingham (Best Hotel), Hampton by Hilton (Best Hotel Manager), Vodbull (Best Promoter) and Jurys Inn (Best Front of House). The awards held at Pryzm Birmingham, Broad Street were hosted by ITV Weather presenter Des Coleman.