The 'Middle Earth' Birmingham Museum Offers Half-Price £4 Tickets This Weekend and on Mother’s Day Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham tolkien museum middleearth sarehole lotteries mothersday history family literature Nestled in Birmingham, Sarehole Mill is a charming historic site often credited as the inspiration behind JRR Tolkien’s legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tolkien, who grew up just across the road from the mill, spent … Read More
The Long Road to One Year of Birmingham Bins Strike: Turmoil and Uncertain Future Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham strike bins waste council unite industrialaction recycling budget finance Today marks a significant and troubling milestone for Birmingham as the bin workers’ all-out strike reaches its one-year anniversary, marking 12 months of ongoing disruption and unresolved conflict. The roots of this … Read More
Birmingham Named One of Europe’s Fastest Growing Cities, Surpassing Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham europe growth culture urbandevelopment hs2 reputation infrastructure diversity politics Birmingham has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing and most talked-about cities, outpacing well-established capitals like Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam. Despite facing recent challenges and negative headlines, the city’s … Read More
Martin Lewis and Money Saving Expert Urge Savers to Maximise ISA Allowance Before April 5 Deadline Tuesday, March 10, 2026 isa savings tax martinlewis moneysavingexpert lifetimeisa finance budget allowance uk Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert (MSE) team are reminding UK savers to take full advantage of their Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) before the current tax year ends on April 5, 2024. After this date, the ISA … Read More
RSPCA Responds to Hansard's Death at Cheltenham Festival, Urges Safety Improvements Tuesday, March 10, 2026 rspca hansard cheltenham horseracing equinewelfare fatality safety britishhorseracingauthority festival veterinary The RSPCA has expressed devastation following the death of Hansard during the Cheltenham Festival’s second race, the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1), held at Cheltenham Racecourse. The eight-year-old … Read More
UK Inflation Set to Exceed 2% Target, Potentially Reaching 3% by Year-End Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More