Developer Glenbrook Receives Warning Over Condition of Electric Cinema Birmingham Tuesday, April 21, 2026 electriccinema birmingham glenbrook heritage conservation restoration historic cinema uk culture The Electric Cinema in Birmingham, recognized as the UK’s oldest working cinema, has been closed since 2024, prompting growing concern about the preservation of this historic landmark. Developer Glenbrook, responsible … Read More
Landmark Birmingham Development Welcomes Back Iconic Statues After 11 Years Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham paradise statues josephpriestley jameswatt lunarsociety heritage restoration development history Two historically significant statues, removed during the demolition of the old Birmingham Central Library over a decade ago, are set to make their highly anticipated return to public view at the Paradise development this … Read More
The Deeper Pain Behind Birmingham’s Crumbling Heritage Buildings Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham heritage decay austerity community buildings history neglect restoration poverty In a bustling newsroom covering a city as diverse as Birmingham, priorities shift daily, and battles are chosen carefully. Yet, over recent months, one persistent lament has emerged from my reflections and reports: Why is our … Read More
‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More
Seven-Storey Hotel with 180 Rooms Proposed for Birmingham’s John Bright Street Renaissance Friday, April 17, 2026 birmingham johnbrightstreet boroughbuildings hoteldevelopment ikongallery urbanrenewal citycentre hospitality planningpermission heritage A new seven-storey hotel with 180 rooms is set to potentially revitalise John Bright Street in Birmingham city centre, following two years of discussions. Property developer Nacropolis has put forward detailed proposals to … Read More
Renewed Hope for Birmingham’s Ornate Murdoch and Pitman Chambers Hotel Restoration Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham heritage restoration corporationstreet pitmanchambers architecture artsandcrafts hotel conservation austerity As pedestrians approach the striking red brick and terracotta façade of the Victoria Law Courts on Corporation Street, they might notice a stark contrast between the street-level view and the grandeur above. While the ground … Read More