Legendary Birmingham Fish and Chip Shop Faces Closure After 80 Years Amid Rising Costs Thursday, June 4, 2026 birmingham fish chips bedders inflation vat hospitality smallbusiness costpressures legacy After 80 years serving the Coventry Road community in Small Heath, one of Birmingham’s most iconic fish and chip shops is on the brink of closure. Ian Simmonds took over Bedders, a beloved chippy founded in 1946 by Doris and … Read More
Northfield Grandmother Ivy Ravenhill Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years and Reflects on Life’s Changes Tuesday, May 19, 2026 northfield centenarian legacy resilience family birmingham history survivor manuka community Ivy Ravenhill, a revered Northfield resident, celebrated a monumental milestone this week—her 100th birthday. Having lived in south Birmingham for over five decades, Ivy shares a profound perspective on how life has evolved … Read More
The Lost Mansions and Historic Homes of Birmingham Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mansions heritage history architecture westmidlands estates preservation historichomes legacy Birmingham and the wider West Midlands once boasted numerous magnificent mansions and historic homes, each telling a unique story of the region’s rich past. These grand estates, often architectural marvels and cultural … Read More
Solihull Family Business Mahoney's DIY Closes After 50 Years, Marking the End of an Era Monday, May 4, 2026 mahoneys solihull diy familybusiness closure legacy community retail buildingmaterials nostalgia After nearly five decades of serving Solihull and its surrounding areas, the family-run business Mahoney’s DIY has closed its doors, ending a significant chapter in the town’s history. Located on Old Lode Lane, … Read More
Sister of Devoted Councillor Waseem Zaffar Steps Up to Continue His Legacy in Lozells Wednesday, April 29, 2026 waseemzaffar lozells birmingham labour elections cleanair community legacy council politics Samarah Zaffar is standing as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Birmingham council elections for the Lozells ward, aiming to carry on the legacy of her brother, the late Waseem Zaffar. Waseem Zaffar, a dedicated Birmingham … Read More
'It’s Been a Pleasure' – Solihull Business Closes After Nearly 50 Years Tuesday, April 28, 2026 business closure solihull mahoneys building materials family staff customers legacy After serving the Solihull community for nearly 50 years, Mahoney’s DIY has closed its doors on Old Lode Lane, marking the end of an era for the family-run building materials business. The closure follows the sale of the … Read More