Inside the Sandwell Hall Gatehouse: A Hidden Landmark on the M5 Monday, May 11, 2026 sandwell gatehouse m5 westbromwich georgian history landmark westmidlands architecture heritage Every day, tens of thousands of drivers speed past Sandwell Hall Gatehouse, making it a distinctive, if overlooked, West Midlands landmark. Its isolated position—right in the heart of a bustling motorway interchange—means few … Read More
Birmingham Premiere Unveils New Documentary on Charlie Chaplin’s Midland Origins Sunday, May 10, 2026 chaplin documentary midlands birmingham romany heritage cinema premiere smethwick film A compelling new documentary, Chaplin: Spirit of the Tramp, delves into astonishing claims about silent film icon Charlie Chaplin’s origins, challenging the long-held belief that he was born in London. The film made its UK … Read More
Darlaston Metal Foundry to Become New Padel Court Facility Saturday, May 9, 2026 darlaston padel foundry sports redevelopment heritage sustainability d1gyms walsall recreation sport Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards … Read More
Council Rejects Controversial Plan to Convert Historic Birmingham Medical Building into Hotel Thursday, April 30, 2026 birmingham planning heritage conservation hotel architecture artsandcrafts community development kingsnorton City planners have unanimously rejected a proposal to convert a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts style medical surgery in Birmingham into a 21-bedroom hotel. The building, located at the junction of Middleton Hall Road and … Read More
Historic Birmingham Pub ‘Lost in Time’ to Close After More Than a Century Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham blackeagle pubclosure historic pubs victorian heritage camra community planning In just two weeks, Birmingham will say farewell to one of its cherished historic pubs. The Black Eagle, located on Factory Road and established in 1895, will serve its final pint on May 10, 2026. Last year, BirminghamLive … Read More
Campaigners Rally Against 18-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Brierley Hill's Victorian Buildings Sunday, April 26, 2026 brierleyhill hmo victorian conservation campaign planning development heritage overcrowding safety A new planning application to convert derelict Victorian buildings into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Brierley Hill has reignited local opposition. Situated behind Albion Church on High Street, the … Read More