Ludlow Crowned Best Market Town in the West Midlands Wednesday, May 27, 2026 ludlow market westmidlands shropshire medieval castle foodie walking tourism heritage The title of Best Market Town in the West Midlands has been awarded to Ludlow, a picturesque town in Shropshire known for its rich heritage and exceptional food culture. While Shrewsbury, set on the River Severn with its … Read More
New Serpentine Park in Birmingham to Unite Centenary Square and Mailbox via Historic Aqueduct Sunday, May 24, 2026 birmingham serpentine park aqueduct heritage greenspace urbandesign playtrail sustainability architecture A fresh burst of greenery could soon enliven Birmingham city centre with the proposed creation of the Serpentine Path — a charming new green space that promises to highlight a little-known Grade II-listed landmark, if … Read More
Grade II Listed Knowle Hall to Transform into Wedding and Events Venue Saturday, May 23, 2026 knowle knowlehall events weddingvenue heritage conservation solihull historicbuilding restoration listedbuilding Owners of the Grade II listed Knowle Hall, a distinguished country house in the Solihull village of Knowle, have submitted plans to convert the property into a venue for weddings and events. Dating back to the 1820s, Knowle … Read More
The Prettiest House by Birmingham’s New Train Station Conceals a 90-Year Community Legacy Wednesday, May 20, 2026 birmingham community heritage trainstation coffee volunteering local history council revitalization Since Birmingham’s Pineapple Road train station reopened for the first time since 1941, the street has enjoyed a renewed buzz, drawing locals from Kings Heath and Stirchley eager to catch the train or enjoy a stroll. Yet, … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … 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