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
Birmingham’s Top Violent Crime Hotspots Revealed: See Where Your Area Ranks Wednesday, December 24, 2025 birmingham crime violence hotspots knifecrime police statistics safety urban offences Recent crime statistics from West Midlands Police have highlighted the areas in Birmingham with the most concerning records for violence and sexual offences between October 2024 and September 2025. The data reveals that … Read More
Inside Birmingham's Newly-Protected Hidden Gems: Three New Listed Buildings Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham heritage architecture listedbuildings preservation history culture victorian modernism urban Birmingham has recently welcomed three remarkable buildings into its roster of listed status, ensuring their preservation for future generations. These architectural treasures, often overlooked, tell diverse stories of the … Read More
Historic Cedar Tree Causes Property Concerns on Midlands Street Sunday, December 7, 2025 cedar tree heritage property roots damage worcester preservation urban planning Residents of Pearmain Close are caught in a dispute over a large cedar tree described by Worcester City Council as having high historic and amenity value. Despite the council’s decision to reject a request to remove the tree, … Read More
Rat Spotted Scurrying Through Birmingham New Street Station Saturday, December 6, 2025 birmingham newstreet rat pestcontrol station passenger networkrail starbucks latenight urban A rat was caught on camera darting around Birmingham New Street station, surprising passengers waiting for trains just after midnight on Saturday, November 29. The rodent was spotted near the Starbucks coffee shop close to … Read More
England Poised to Ban Pavement Parking Nationwide Saturday, November 15, 2025 pavement parking england ban government motoring safety pedestrians regulation urban England may soon see a significant change in driving regulations as the Government moves closer to implementing a nationwide ban on pavement parking. This common practice, where drivers park their vehicles partially or fully … Read More