£1.3m Bid Approved to Demolish Cradley Heath Community Centre for Housing Development Friday, March 20, 2026 sandwell cradleyheath communitycentre demolition housingdevelopment brownfield regeneration wmca infrastructure localgovernment Sandwell Council is set to submit a £1.3 million bid to the government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre and create space for approximately 13 new homes. This proposal gained … Read More
Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham pub heritage restoration landmark history architecture conservation revitalization planning Work has officially started on the Lad in the Lane, Birmingham’s oldest pub, long after its closure left the historic site vulnerable to decay. The commencement of these restoration efforts marks a significant step toward … Read More
Peaky Blinders: Exploring Midland Filming Locations as They Appear Today Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham midlands filminglocations theimmortalman history television drama industrial heritage Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed series set in post-World War I Birmingham, has captivated audiences with its gritty portrayal of the Shelby family’s criminal empire. The show’s authentic atmosphere owes much to its … Read More
Mum-of-Four, 54, Faces Terminal Diagnosis After Mistaking Persistent Cough for Covid Friday, March 20, 2026 cancer breastcancer terminal diagnosis covid metastasis treatment therapy support resilience Ameena Westwood, a courageous 54-year-old mother of four from Smethwick, has once again been confronted with a cancer diagnosis after initially beating the disease seven years ago. In 2017, Ameena was diagnosed with lobular … Read More
Exploring Peaky Blinders Film Locations in Birmingham: Then and Now Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham filminglocations bsafactory calkeabbey thegarrison montaguestreet digbeth history culture For the first time ever, scenes from the Peaky Blinders film franchise have been shot in its home city of Birmingham. The new movie, The Immortal Man, predominantly filmed at Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc studios, also … Read More
Birmingham Man’s Heartfelt Journey to Honor Fiancée’s Memory Through Travel Friday, March 20, 2026 grief tribute travel remembrance ashes journey healing friendship loss legacy When Adam Mould’s fiancée, Annie, lost her battle with cancer before they could marry, the devastating loss left him searching for a way to keep her memory alive. Together for 12 years, Adam and Annie shared a deep bond and a … Read More