Second Bid to Convert Former Pub into Residential Housing in Walsall Saturday, April 25, 2026 walsall royaloak housing development planning redevelopment apartments pubclosure council realestate The Royal Oak, a former pub on Oxford Street in Walsall that has been vacant since the pandemic, is once again under consideration for redevelopment into housing. Laxmi Properties has submitted a new proposal to convert the … Read More
Mum Reconsiders Play Date After Discovering Another Parent’s Controversial Social Media Posts Saturday, April 25, 2026 playdate family samesexparents adoption prejudice friendship parenting mumsnet socialmedia support A mother is uncertain about going ahead with a planned play date after coming across disturbing social media posts made by another parent who opposes same-sex adoption. The incident came to light on Mumsnet, where the user … Read More
Midlands Independent Schools Shine in England’s Top 50 Rankings Saturday, April 25, 2026 midlands independent schools ranking education birmingham grammar concord solihull comprehensive Independent secondary schools across the Midlands have earned top spots among England’s most elite educational institutions in the latest national league tables. These schools, which include both private and grammar … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Bus Route Marks 100 Years of Service Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham bus transportation centenary westmidlands nationalexpress no11 publictransport history anniversary sport As quintessentially Brummie as the Bullring bull, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Rotunda, Birmingham’s famous National Express West Midlands No.11 bus route is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 26. Established in … Read More
Future of Lad in the Lane: Birmingham’s Historic Pub May Transform into Offices and Housing Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham pub erdington heritage redevelopment offices accommodation history gradeii conservation The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future … Read More
33 Birmingham and Black Country Pubs Immortalized in Nostalgic New Book Saturday, April 25, 2026 pubs birmingham blackcountry happyhours beer nostalgia realale community history landmarks Over 30 pubs from Birmingham and the Black Country are featured in the evocative new book Happy Hours – A Great British Pub Diary, authored by Mike Critchley. This captivating tribute chronicles a 42-year adventure through … Read More