Birmingham’s New Leaders Face Pressure to Protect Libraries Amid Erdington Roof Repair Delays Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham libraries erdington repairs conservative community council delays heritage investment Birmingham’s newly appointed council leaders are under mounting pressure to safeguard the city’s libraries, following significant delays to crucial repair work at Erdington Library. The facility, which temporarily closed … Read More
Council Update on Preservation Efforts for Birmingham’s Deteriorating City Centre Landmark Monday, June 22, 2026 birmingham landmark heritage preservation methodistcentralhall historic restoration architecture conservation tourism Birmingham City Council has issued an update on ongoing efforts to safeguard the crumbling Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall, a historic landmark in Corporation Street, after campaigners raised alarms about its risk of … Read More
4,000 Human Remains from Birmingham Await Reburial Following HS2 Excavation Thursday, June 18, 2026 hs2 birmingham humanremains archaeology reburial curzonstreet infrastructure heritage excavation burialground In 2018, around 9,000 human remains were carefully exhumed from Park Street Burial Ground in Birmingham to make way for the construction of the new HS2 Curzon Street station. Now, nearly six years later, more than 4,000 of … Read More
Tamworth Castle Undergoes £1.9m Restoration in Largest Modern-Era Conservation Effort Tuesday, June 16, 2026 tamworth castle restoration heritage conservation midlands archaeology funding historic preservation Tamworth Castle, a cherished Midland landmark with nearly a millennium of history, is currently undergoing its most extensive restoration in recent times, supported by a £1.9 million funding package. The project, led by … Read More
HMO Conversion Plans Stir Debate Over Former Midlands Hardware Shop Sunday, June 14, 2026 willenhall hmo planning walsall conservation petition housing development community heritage The future of the former Roy Birch hardware shop at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall is set to be decided by Walsall Council’s planning committee next week. After serving the community for over 50 years, Roy Birch … Read More
First South Asian and Sikh Gladiator Star Shares Heartfelt Meaning Behind Outfit Choice Sunday, June 14, 2026 gladiators sikh southasian inspiration culture heritage sports womensempowerment athletics birmingham sport Karenjeet Kaur Bains, 29, who competes as Athena on the popular Gladiators show, has opened up about the moving significance behind a key part of her character’s costume. As the first South Asian and Sikh woman to enter … Read More