How Birmingham’s Golden Eagle Rock Venue Became a City Centre Car Park Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham goldeneagle rockvenue heritage demolition musichistory citycentre planning development landmark Birmingham has seen many of its grand pubs fall to demolition, replaced by uninspiring developments. But the transformation of The Golden Eagle on Hill Street stings more deeply for its former patrons and music lovers alike. … Read More
Chaos, Queues, and a JCB: How Council Lorries Tackled Birmingham's Bin Strike Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham binstrike wastemanagement mobilewastecentre flytipping community jcb cleanup council recycling In spring 2025, Birmingham grappled with an all-out bin strike that left streets piled high with bags of rubbish. As the situation worsened, the city’s Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs) extended their operations to seven … Read More
The 12 Best Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year Around Birmingham 2025 Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham twixmas events solihull stratford warwick tamworth malvern christmas newyear The days between Christmas and New Year—often called Twixmas—offer the perfect opportunity to relax, explore, and enjoy festive activities across Birmingham and its surrounding towns. Whether you’re looking for cultural … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Most Sought-After Estate Where House Prices Have More Than Doubled in a Year Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham fiveways edgbaston calthorpe property realestate houseprices conservation housing development Nestled near the western edge of Birmingham city centre, the Five Ways South and Calthorpe Park area has emerged as Birmingham’s most coveted residential neighbourhood, with house prices soaring by an astonishing 112% over … Read More
Birmingham's Hidden Brutalist Gems: Exploring the City's Overlooked Architectural Legacy Thursday, December 25, 2025 brutalism birmingham architecture concrete urban buildings design postwar heritage cityscape Birmingham is home to a remarkable collection of Brutalist architecture, reflecting an era when bold, raw concrete designs shaped the urban landscape. While some Brutalist buildings in the city are well-known landmarks, many … Read More
Twixmas Things to Do Around Birmingham Between Christmas and New Year Thursday, December 25, 2025 twixmas birmingham pantomime iceskating winterwalks festivals theatre nationaltrust familyevents lighttrails The presents are unwrapped, the turkey eaten, and festive films like Elf and Home Alone have been on repeat. Welcome to ‘Twixmas’—the perfect time to get out, shake off the holiday sluggishness, and enjoy exciting activities … Read More