'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
New Home for Midlands War Heroes Memorial Saturday, February 7, 2026 memorial dudley war worldwarone plaque heritage history councilhouse sacrifice remembrance A poignant memorial commemorating 53 former pupils of a Dudley school who lost their lives in World War One has found a new, prominent home at Dudley Council House. The plaque, once displayed at the Sir Gilbert Claughton … Read More
Rat Spotted Inside Birmingham City Council House Sparks Outrage Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham rat pestcontrol councilhouse infestation publichealth cleanliness museum workplace sanitation Last month, a rat was spotted scurrying inside Birmingham City Council House, causing concern among staff and visitors. An anonymous source expressed outrage to BirminghamLive, describing the sighting near the food storage … Read More