Balsall Common Pub Granted Permission to Keep Fence and Outdoor Bar After Lengthy Dispute Friday, February 13, 2026 balsallcommon brickmakersarms solihull planning pub heritage landscaping beergarden outdoorbar community The Brickmakers Arms pub in Balsall Common will be allowed to keep its recently constructed outdoor bar, perimeter fence, and big screen following a contentious planning saga that divided local authorities. The dispute began … Read More
Bilston’s £20m Ten-Year Regeneration Plan Unveiled Thursday, February 12, 2026 bilston regeneration community investment council highstreet development carnival heritage publicspaces City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve an ambitious £20 million, ten-year regeneration plan aimed at revitalising Bilston. The ‘Pride in Place’ initiative focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant … Read More
Historic UK Menswear Retailer Chas H Baker to Close After 124 Years Wednesday, February 11, 2026 menswear retail closure salisbury chashbaker sale fashion heritage highstreet legacy Chas H Baker, a cherished family-run menswear retailer in Salisbury, is set to close its doors for good after an impressive 124 years in business. Established in 1902, the store has been a fixture on Salisbury’s high street, … Read More
Midland Dad Becomes Instant Millionaire After Unearthing Henry VIII Pendant Tuesday, February 10, 2026 metal-detecting tudor henryviii pendant britishmuseum heritage archaeology warwickshire treasure history A Birmingham cafe owner’s hobby has transformed his life after he discovered a priceless piece of history while metal detecting. Charlie Clarke unearthed a rare 500-year-old gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to … Read More
UB40 Returns to Their Roots at Hare & Hounds and Reflects on Birmingham’s Changing Pub Scene Monday, February 9, 2026 ub40 pubs birmingham heritage live-music closure community history economy reggae Legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40 has expressed deep concern over the rapid disappearance of the city’s cherished pubs, calling it “criminal” that so many community landmarks are vanishing. This year marks the 47th … Read More
New Home for Midlands War Heroes Memorial Saturday, February 7, 2026 memorial dudley war worldwarone plaque heritage history councilhouse sacrifice remembrance A poignant memorial commemorating 53 former pupils of a Dudley school who lost their lives in World War One has found a new, prominent home at Dudley Council House. The plaque, once displayed at the Sir Gilbert Claughton … Read More