After Birmingham City Council declared it was effectively bankrupt, the city battled against bad press and an uncertain financial outlook.
But with figures showing the city’s tourism and economy continues to boom, the BBC spoke to Brummies – and adopted Brummies – about why the future still looks bright.
The gluhwein is flowing once again and the festive lights are twinkling – Birmingham’s German Market returned this week for almost two months of festivities that will attract more than 5.5m visitors hoping for a bratwurst and a beer.
Operator Kurt Stroscher wasn’t fazed by news the council, the attraction’s official partner, confirmed its financial crisis in September…
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