West Midlands Landlord Reflects on Unique Upbringing at Historic Family Pub Sunday, January 25, 2026 pub landlord westmidlands heritage family tolkien coachandhorses alvechurch community history Gary Meads’ story is one unlike most – born and raised within the walls of a pub he now owns. The Coach & Horses Inn, situated on the border of Alvechurch and Birmingham, has been a family-run establishment for over half … Read More
Birmingham’s Historic Curzon Street Station Set for Restoration as Calls Intensify to Expedite HS2 Friday, January 23, 2026 curzon hs2 birmingham restoration heritage architecture railway planning preservation infrastructure Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, … Read More
Cosy Midlands Pub Makes Unprecedented History as UK's Best Friday, January 23, 2026 tamworthtap camra puboftheyear realale midlands pubs community brewing hospitality heritage The Tamworth Tap, a charming pub nestled on Market Street in Tamworth, has made history by winning the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year award for an unprecedented third consecutive year. This remarkable … Read More
Birmingham’s Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations: Exciting Free Festival for Families Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham chinesenewyear festival family culture southside entertainment community heritage firehorse Birmingham is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year 2026, with festivities scheduled across the February half term, making it an ideal event for families to enjoy together. The free-to-attend festival … Read More
Former Birmingham city centre factory to become 215 apartments and nine townhouses Wednesday, January 21, 2026 birmingham development housing apartments townhouses heritage regeneration brownfield planning leebankhouse Plans to convert and extend the former factory at 55 Holloway Head, Birmingham city centre, are set to receive a positive recommendation for approval. The largely vacant building, known as Lee Bank House, is proposed to be … Read More
Discover Ilmington: A Stunning Cotswold Village Walk with a Charming Community Cafe Saturday, January 10, 2026 ilmington cotswolds warwickshire walking hiking community pub cafe scenery heritage Ilmington, often described as one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, is tucked away in Warwickshire and makes for an ideal day trip from Birmingham. Located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, … Read More