'Scarred' Birmingham City Centre Street Restored to Former Glory at Last Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham colmorerow paving restoration nationalgrid councilhouse granite campaigners citycentre infrastructure A once “scarred” stretch of pavement on Birmingham’s busy Colmore Row has now been restored to its former elegance, though calls for further improvements in the area continue. Luxury granite paving stones outside … Read More
Changes Agreed for Historic Buildings in Dudley and Stourbridge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dudley stourbridge heritage conservation architecture planning restoration listedbuildings community housing Significant changes have been approved for two historic buildings in the Dudley borough, ensuring their preservation while adapting them to modern needs. At Dudley’s former police station on New Street, council planners have … Read More
700 Years of History for Sale in the Midlands: Inside One of England's Oldest Homes Sunday, May 31, 2026 history architecture staffordshire timberframe heritage medieval listed residence brewood restoration A rare piece of England’s architectural heritage is now available on the market, offering the extraordinary chance to own a home continuously inhabited for over 700 years. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village … Read More
‘Do Not Stop’: Birmingham’s Oldest Swimming Baths Make a Splash with Major Restoration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heritage swimming restoration birmingham community baths preservation edwardian campaign accessibility 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 … Read More
National Grid Commits to Restoring Birmingham’s Colmore Row After Tarmac Controversy Monday, May 25, 2026 birmingham colmorerow nationalgrid tarmac restoration paving publicbacklash citycouncil utilityworks granite National Grid has vowed to restore Colmore Row in Birmingham’s city centre to its original, elegant state after the area was left marred by unsightly tarmac patches. The luxury granite paving stones laid just last year were … Read More
Grade II Listed Knowle Hall to Transform into Wedding and Events Venue Saturday, May 23, 2026 knowle knowlehall events weddingvenue heritage conservation solihull historicbuilding restoration listedbuilding Owners of the Grade II listed Knowle Hall, a distinguished country house in the Solihull village of Knowle, have submitted plans to convert the property into a venue for weddings and events. Dating back to the 1820s, Knowle … Read More