Former Birmingham Council Special School in Beoley Listed for Auction at £1.4 Million Sunday, May 31, 2026 auction birmingham skilts beoley school redevelopment property specialeducation historic realestate A substantial freehold property previously operated by Birmingham City Council as a special school is set to be auctioned this summer. Skilts School, located on Gorcott Hill in Beoley near Redditch, served primary-aged … Read More
Inside the Welcoming West Midlands Town That Comes Alive in the Sunshine Saturday, May 23, 2026 kingswinford westmidlands town community sunshine historic local outdoor shopping tourism Nestled along the main road connecting Wolverhampton and Stourbridge, Kingswinford is a friendly and vibrant town that truly comes alive when the sun is out. Known for its warm community spirit and rich history, this West … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More
Mecca Bingo to Close Historic Birmingham Venue After Nearly 90 Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 mecca bingo birmingham kingstanding closure odeon cinema rank historic venue A beloved leisure landmark in Birmingham is set to close its doors for good. Mecca Bingo, located on Kettlehouse Road in Kingstanding, will cease operations in early June, marking the end of an era for the community. Housed … Read More
Pharmacy's Attempt to Purchase Sedgley Green Space Denied Saturday, May 9, 2026 sedgley pharmacy coronationgardens greenspace development dudleycouncil community planning historic rejection An application by Ridgeway Pharmacy to purchase Coronation Gardens, a beloved green space in Sedgley town centre, has been refused by Dudley Council. Michael Brereton, the council’s director of development and regeneration, … 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