The DIY Mistakes That Cost Birmingham Neighbourhoods Their Conservation Status Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham conservation heritage victorian architecture preservation renovation historic legislation neighbourhood Birmingham is home to 29 designated Conservation Areas, including iconic neighbourhoods like George Cadbury’s picturesque village of Bournville and the Jewellery Quarter, which boasts the largest surviving cluster of … Read More
200-Year-Old Wolverhampton Pub Saved by Community Takes Major Step Towards Reopening Saturday, April 25, 2026 wolverhampton pub community heritage preservation refurbishment licensing planning conservation village The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old … Read More
Future of Lad in the Lane: Birmingham’s Historic Pub May Transform into Offices and Housing Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham pub erdington heritage redevelopment offices accommodation history gradeii conservation The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future … Read More
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