Aldi and Tesco have stepped up to share crucial advice for shoppers on how to keep bananas fresh and prevent them from turning brown and mushy too quickly. Aldi teamed up with food storage specialist Kate Hall to provide tips …
Birmingham City Council has responded to growing concerns about the deteriorating condition of the Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street. Campaigners recently highlighted the risk that the Grade II-listed building …
Birmingham City Council has issued an update on ongoing efforts to safeguard the crumbling Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall, a historic landmark in Corporation Street, after campaigners raised alarms about its risk of …
Tamworth Castle, a cherished Midland landmark with nearly a millennium of history, is currently undergoing its most extensive restoration in recent times, supported by a £1.9 million funding package. The project, led by …
Tamworth Castle is set to undergo a significant restoration, with Tamworth Borough Council selecting specialist conservation firm Messenger to oversee the £1.9 million project. This important initiative aims to preserve the …
A powerful message of perseverance has emerged from Birmingham’s successful campaign to save Moseley Road Baths, the city’s oldest swimming baths. After years of dedicated effort, the future of this cherished heritage site …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request …
The sudden closure of the Friends Institute on Moseley Road in Sparkbrook has caused significant disappointment among the community and heritage advocates alike. Historic England has expressed its concern over the shutdown of …
A new consultation focusing on the shopfronts across Lichfield city centre is now underway, with council leaders poised next week to approve a design code and grant programme aimed at preserving the city’s historic character. …
Birmingham City Council is weighing enforcement action to safeguard the historic Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street, a Grade II-listed building that has been steadily decaying for nearly a decade. Campaigners warn …
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, …