'Scarred' Birmingham City Centre Street Restored to Former Glory at Last Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham colmorerow paving restoration nationalgrid councilhouse granite campaigners citycentre infrastructure A once “scarred” stretch of pavement on Birmingham’s busy Colmore Row has now been restored to its former elegance, though calls for further improvements in the area continue. Luxury granite paving stones outside … Read More
Autograph: Birmingham’s Beloved Independent Shop Closes After Nearly 40 Years Amid Concerns for City's Retail Future Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham retail independent shopclosure ethelstreet citycentre business commerce localeconomy heritage After nearly 40 years in business, Autograph has closed its doors, marking the end of an era for one of Birmingham city centre’s last independent shops. Located on Ethel Street, Autograph was one of only two remaining … Read More
Complete List of Birmingham Streets Scheduled for Transformation with Construction Timelines Sunday, May 10, 2026 birmingham construction newstreet citycentre publicrealm infrastructure urbanplanning cycling footpaths transportation sport Construction efforts to revamp Birmingham’s city centre are well underway, with significant progress made on New Street. As contractors put the finishing touches on the upgraded road, it’s a good time to share the upcoming … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Independent Boutique Autograph Closes After 38 Years, Citing City Centre Challenges Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham autograph independent retail menswear jewelleryquarter ethelstreet closure fashion citycentre After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned … Read More
Inside the Rising Trend of Teen Gatherings in Birmingham City Centre Tuesday, April 21, 2026 birmingham teenagers youth socialmedia bullring citycentre meetups publicspaces community crowds In recent weeks, Birmingham city centre has witnessed a notable increase in groups of teenagers gathering, particularly around the Bullring shopping centre. These so-called “link-ups” have drawn attention as … Read More
New Outdoor American Food Court Debuts Outside Birmingham New Street Station Friday, April 17, 2026 birmingham foodcourt tacobell popeyes greggs newstreet outdoordining americanfood citycentre restaurants A fresh American food court has emerged in the outdoor space outside Birmingham New Street Station, marked by the exciting arrival of Taco Bell. This popular Mexican-style fast food chain, a favorite in the USA, is opening … Read More