Heritage Concerns Rise as Birmingham’s Digbeth Faces Transformation Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham digbeth heritage conservation hs2 development architecture preservation urbanplanning historic Birmingham’s Digbeth, often hailed as an ‘up and coming’ neighbourhood, is currently undergoing significant transformation. This evolution brings new opportunities but also raises pressing concerns about the preservation of … Read More
Asda Encourages Staff to Dress Up for St George’s Day Celebration Thursday, April 23, 2026 asda stgeorgesday england celebration heritage midlands retail supermarket costume community Asda is embracing a spirited change this St George’s Day by inviting shoppers and staff to dress up in celebration of England’s patron saint on April 23rd. In a festive move, the Asda store in Derby is encouraging its … Read More
Major UK Kitchenware Brand Bristol Blue Glass to Close Permanently on May 31 Thursday, April 23, 2026 bristol glassware closure smallbusiness kitchenware manufacturing ukbusiness taxburden heritage conflict Bristol Blue Glass, a cherished British kitchenware and glassware brand, has confirmed it will close its doors for good on May 31. Established 38 years ago to revive Bristol’s historic glass-making tradition, the company has … Read More
Political Parties in Walsall Take Stands on Leather Museum Relocation Ahead of Local Elections Wednesday, April 22, 2026 walsall leathermuseum relocation heritage localelections council community politics budget conservation As the local elections approach in Walsall, all seven political parties have declared their positions on the contentious plan to relocate the Leather Museum. The proposal, originally introduced by former council leader Garry … Read More
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