A Glimpse of Birmingham in 1956 Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham 1956 westmidlands history photography urban transformation architecture postwar heritage The year 1956 captures a very different Birmingham from the bustling, modern city we know today. These vintage photographs offer a fascinating window into the streets, architecture, and daily life of the West Midlands over … Read More
Mum and Daughter Shed 10 Stone Together After Spotting Local Poster Thursday, January 1, 2026 weightloss transformation slimmingworld health wellness cooking fitness community inspiration family A mother and daughter duo have transformed their lives by shedding a combined total of around 10 stone through a simple but powerful change. Colette Glenn, 42, had previously tried popular diet trends like juicing, fasting, … Read More
Photos from 1978 That Show How Birmingham Has Changed Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham history 1978 westmidlands transformation urban photography landmarks architecture heritage Step back in time with these captivating photos from 1978 that reveal just how much Birmingham has evolved. From bustling city streets to iconic landmarks, these images capture a moment in the city’s history and … Read More
Major UK Bar Chain Begins Closing Sites This Saturday, Putting Over 1,000 Venues at Risk Saturday, December 20, 2025 beatone stonegate pubs barclosures cocktailbars transformation ukhospitality businessstrategy hospitalityindustry debtmanagement The Bristol branch of the iconic cocktail bar chain Be At One is closing its doors this Saturday, marking the end of a 12-year run. The closure was announced via email, in which the bar thanked its patrons for an … Read More
Smethwick’s Century-Old Conservative Club Transformed into Children’s Home Despite Police Concerns Monday, December 8, 2025 smethwick conservative children home westmidlands police planning security council transformation Sandwell Council has granted permission to convert the historic Smethwick Conservative Club into a residential home for vulnerable children. The building, which has been a fixture on Smethwick High Street for over 100 years, … Read More
Kelly Osbourne Says I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Is Transforming Brother Jack Wednesday, December 3, 2025 osbourne celebrity birmingham ozzy jack reality transformation family jungle memorial Kelly Osbourne is sharing heartfelt insights about her brother Jack’s transformative experience on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. The reality show, filmed in the Australian jungle, is helping Jack … Read More