Midlands Independent Schools Shine in England’s Top 50 Rankings Saturday, April 25, 2026 midlands independent schools ranking education birmingham grammar concord solihull comprehensive Independent secondary schools across the Midlands have earned top spots among England’s most elite educational institutions in the latest national league tables. These schools, which include both private and grammar … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Bus Route Marks 100 Years of Service Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham bus transportation centenary westmidlands nationalexpress no11 publictransport history anniversary sport As quintessentially Brummie as the Bullring bull, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Rotunda, Birmingham’s famous National Express West Midlands No.11 bus route is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 26. Established in … Read More
Future of Lad in the Lane: Birmingham’s Historic Pub May Transform into Offices and Housing Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham pub erdington heritage redevelopment offices accommodation history gradeii conservation The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future … Read More
33 Birmingham and Black Country Pubs Immortalized in Nostalgic New Book Saturday, April 25, 2026 pubs birmingham blackcountry happyhours beer nostalgia realale community history landmarks Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through … Read More
Chris Davies Set to Make Three Key Changes for Birmingham City’s Season Finale at St Andrew’s Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham championship football lineup chrisdavies standrews bristolcity homerecord injury transfers sport Birmingham City are eager to finish their home campaign on a high note at St Andrew’s, hoping to clinch a 12th victory in front of their fans at Knighthead Park. The Blues have been formidable on home turf, boasting the … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Unassuming Building Hiding an Indiana Jones-Worthy Collection Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham museums collection history artifacts industrial innovation taxidermy treasure exhibition At first glance, the Birmingham Museum Collection Centre looks like any ordinary industrial building tucked away in Nechells. It’s the kind of place where forklifts quietly hum and workers keep busy — hardly the setting for a … Read More