OVO Launches Warm Welcome Week Events Offering Up to £360 Savings on Energy Bills for UK Households Friday, January 16, 2026 ovo energysavings warmwelcome community energybills support winter uk vulnerability discounts OVO is rolling out a series of community events across the UK aimed at helping households save up to £360 annually on their energy bills. These gatherings form part of Warm Welcome Week, an initiative designed to support … Read More
Developer Proposes 300 Homes on Knowle Green Belt Land Friday, January 16, 2026 knowle greenbelt richborough housing solihull development community planning consultation infrastructure Richborough has revealed ambitious plans to build 300 new homes on green belt land at Golden End Farm, located north of Kenilworth Road on the outskirts of Knowle, Solihull. The site was previously categorized as an ‘amber’ … Read More
Controversial Druids Heath Regeneration Scheme Faces Potential Delays Amid Legal Challenge Thursday, January 15, 2026 druidsheath regeneration birmingham legalchallenge demolition community housing development council infrastructure Birmingham City Council has acknowledged that a legal challenge against the contentious Druids Heath regeneration project could lead to significant delays and reputational risks. The large-scale scheme, approved in October … Read More
Digbeth: Birmingham’s Trendiest Suburb Named One of the Best Places to Live in 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026 digbeth birmingham property regeneration culture art realestate housing development community Digbeth, once Birmingham’s industrial heartland, has been recognised as one of the best places to live in the city for 2026. Known for its transformation from a hub of industry to a creative and cultural hotspot, Digbeth now … Read More
Huge Queue Forms at Birmingham Chippy for 20p Chips as Owner Invites Fans to TikTok Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham chips tiktok hotspot food nostalgia community billesley streetfood viral A long line of eager customers gathered in Billesley today to snap up a 20p cone of chips at Hot Spot, a popular Birmingham chip shop. The bargain, which revived memories of simpler times, was the brainchild of Nassar … Read More
Bullring Fire Show, Firefly Field, and Disco: Your Guide to Birmingham Light Festival 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham lightfestival art fireperformance installations valentines canals edgbaston community events Returning for its second year, the Birmingham Light Festival is set to brighten February nights with an expanded lineup of free, captivating light installations from Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. Last … Read More