Much-Loved Birmingham Bakery Set to Return to City Centre After Months Away Friday, July 17, 2026 bakery birmingham greatwesternarcade piccadillyarcade bread citycentre construction revival gilleszidane localbusiness A treasured Birmingham bakery, The Bread Collection, is poised to return to the city centre after being forced to close its Great Western Arcade location earlier this year. Since 2012, The Bread Collection delighted locals … Read More
The Dark Victorian History of Birmingham City Centre: The Demolition of Its Infamous Streets Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham victorian slums history citycentre industrial redevelopment poverty sanitation demolition In 1842, Birmingham’s city centre was a far cry from the bustling commercial hub it is today. A government report from that year laid bare the harsh conditions of the city’s slums, describing overcrowded courts and decaying … Read More
Notorious Birmingham Bus Lanes Catch Nearly 18,000 Drivers in Early 2026 Saturday, June 27, 2026 birmingham buslanes drivers fines traffic transport penalties moorstreet citycentre motoring Birmingham’s notorious city centre bus lanes have once again caught thousands of drivers out in the first five months of 2026. Close to 18,000 motorists have been penalised so far this year, indicating that confusion or … Read More
Discover Birmingham’s Best Fish and Chips—You Just Have to Go Underground Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham fishandchips bacchus pubs newstreet haddock alebatter streetfood dining citycentre Finding excellent fish and chips right in Birmingham city centre by night may seem like a simple task, but it’s surprisingly challenging. While the suburbs boast top-notch chippies that make Friday nights memorable, the heart … Read More
'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