'It’s Been a Pleasure' – Solihull Business Closes After Nearly 50 Years Tuesday, April 28, 2026 business closure solihull mahoneys building materials family staff customers legacy After serving the Solihull community for nearly 50 years, Mahoney’s DIY has closed its doors on Old Lode Lane, marking the end of an era for the family-run building materials business. The closure follows the sale of the … Read More
Businesses Embrace New Railway Station in Kings Heath, Calling It 'Exciting' Wednesday, April 15, 2026 kingsheath camphillline birmingham railway transport business connectivity commuting development retail Businesses in Kings Heath are celebrating the opening of a new railway station, the first in the suburb since World War II, seeing it as a catalyst for economic growth and increased accessibility. On April 7, the new Kings … Read More
Birmingham Coffee Shop Set for Transformation into Tesco Convenience Store Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham coffeeshop tesco conveniencestore newhallstreet retail refurbishment citycentre business opening A longtime fixture in Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a major change. The Coffee#1 branch on Newhall Street, which operated since 2017, closed its doors last year and is now being refurbished to become a Tesco … Read More
New Solihull Padel Courts Apply for Alcohol Licence Monday, April 13, 2026 solihull padel alcohol licence purepadel licensing community safety business regulation Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council … Read More
Mistakes, Conflict, and Controversy: A Candid Conversation with Birmingham Pride Director Lawrence Barton Sunday, April 12, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq leadership controversy community transinclusion business volunteerism pridefestival unity When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s … Read More
I Quit My Birmingham Job for a New Life in the US – Here’s What Happened Wednesday, April 1, 2026 relocation burnout entrepreneurship women wellbeing passion coaching business minnesota transformation Leaving behind a familiar job and life in Birmingham, Laura Best took a leap of faith and moved to Minnesota, USA. Her decision wasn’t just about relocating; it was about transforming her life and reigniting a sense of … Read More