Restoring Former Walsall Wetherspoons a ‘No-Brainer’ for Town’s Regeneration Thursday, July 16, 2026 walsall imperial regeneration culture community acv theatre restoration ukculturetrust heritage The UK Culture Trust, a nationwide community interest company based in London, has identified restoring The Imperial, a historic Walsall theatre, as a vital step in rejuvenating the town centre. The Trust plans to apply for … Read More
Five More Fascinating Stories Behind Everyday Birmingham Sights Monday, July 13, 2026 birmingham history digbeth superprix tobacco abccinema rotunda heritage speeding art Last week, we shared five intriguing stories about everyday sights Brummies often overlook. Having chronicled Birmingham since 1870, we have a treasure trove of captivating tales that reveal the city’s rich and sometimes … Read More
Houlton: The Leafy Village Rising from Rugby’s Historic Roots and Named One of the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Saturday, July 4, 2026 houlton rugby midlands village community heritage sustainability education events living sport Nestled near Rugby, Houlton is a charming village with deep historical significance that is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the West Midlands. With a population of around 850 residents and growing … Read More
Birmingham’s The Woodman Named One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Pubs for Conservation Excellence Sunday, June 28, 2026 pub heritage conservation restoration birmingham architecture camra historicengland hospitality community The Woodman, a historic pub nestled in Digbeth, Birmingham, has been honoured with the Historic England Conservation Award at CAMRA’s prestigious Pub Design Awards. This accolade recognises the pub’s outstanding commitment to … Read More
Council Update on Birmingham’s Crumbling Methodist Central Hall After Collapse Warning Saturday, June 27, 2026 birmingham council methodist centralhall heritage collapse restoration corporationstreet preservation building Birmingham City Council has responded to growing concerns about the deteriorating condition of the Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street. Campaigners recently highlighted the risk that the Grade II-listed building … Read More
‘We’ve Nothing to Hide,’ Says Tory Leader as Council Commits to Reversing Walsall Leather Museum Decision Wednesday, June 24, 2026 walsall leathermuseum council reform conservatives wci send transparency heritage feasibility Walsall councillors convened last night in a lengthy and heated session to address the future of the Leather Museum and its place within the community. Nearly half of the three-and-a-half-hour meeting was dedicated to … Read More