Grand Central celebrates first anniversary

Today (September 24) marks one year since Grand Central launched in Birmingham.

To celebrate its first birthday, shops and restaurants are offering a weekend full of discounts, offers and giveaways.

Grand Central's manager, Jonathan Cheetham, said:

Here are some fun facts about Grand Central which you may not have known:

• 16,120 Nutella crêpes from Crêpeaffaire have been sold along with over 80,000 churros from Tapas Revolution

• 620kg of jelly beans have been sold at Gobstoppers, and 12 tonnes of macaroons have been consumed at Cocomacs

• Ed’s Easy Diner has sold 32,000 milkshakes, and the fizz lovers have drank 17,000 litres worth of fizz at the Fizz! bar

• John Lewis has sold enough gift wrap to cover up the Aston Expressway ten times!