Beloved Stirchley Bakery Faces Uncertain Future After 14 Years Serving the Community Saturday, June 13, 2026 stirchley bakery community pershoreroad localbusiness neighbourhood heritage food smallbusiness challenge For the past 14 years, the bakery on Pershore Road has been a cornerstone of the Stirchley community, contributing to the area’s reputation as one of the best places to live. Known not only for its delicious baked goods … Read More
Maypole Mayhem: Morris Dancers Barred from Beloved Midland Festival Sunday, June 7, 2026 lichfield bower morris tradition festival maypole dance heritage parade controversy The Lichfield Bower, a cherished Midland festival that signals the start of summer and dates back to the 12th century, became the scene of an unexpected controversy this year. A prominent group of morris dancers, known for … Read More
Major Step Forward for Tamworth Castle £1.9m Restoration Sunday, June 7, 2026 tamworth castle restoration conservation heritage messenger medieval investment tourism preservation Tamworth Castle is set to undergo a significant restoration, with Tamworth Borough Council selecting specialist conservation firm Messenger to oversee the £1.9 million project. This important initiative aims to preserve the … Read More
Northern Belle to Stop at Birmingham Station: Fans Pay Up to £1,000 for Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Experience Saturday, June 6, 2026 northernbelle luxurytravel royalascot birmingham pullman trainjourney heritage railtourism britishrail exclusiveexperience Britain’s most luxurious train, the 1930s-inspired Pullman-style Northern Belle, is set to stop at Birmingham International Station, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for travelers willing to pay up to £1,000 for a … Read More
Decision Pending on Demolition of Cradley Heath Factories to Make Way for Nearly 100 New Homes Saturday, June 6, 2026 cradleyheath redevelopment housing demolition factories sandwellcouncil affordablehomes heritage urbanplanning residential A crucial decision is imminent regarding the demolition of several old factories in Cradley Heath to accommodate nearly 100 new homes. The site, formerly home to F. & L. Smout & Sons along Woods Lane, is proposed to … Read More
Changes Agreed for Historic Buildings in Dudley and Stourbridge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dudley stourbridge heritage conservation architecture planning restoration listedbuildings community housing Significant changes have been approved for two historic buildings in the Dudley borough, ensuring their preservation while adapting them to modern needs. At Dudley’s former police station on New Street, council planners have … Read More