Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield Welcomes 10 New Shops, Bars, and Businesses Including Tesco Monday, June 15, 2026 gracechurch suttoncoldfield tesco retail leisure development shops bars property birmingham A recent marketing document, released by Barker Proudlove—retail property consultants tasked with attracting new tenants—has unveiled plans for ten new shops, bars, and businesses at Sutton Coldfield’s Gracechurch Centre. … Read More
Consultation Launched for 20mph Speed Limits on Ten Roads in Birmingham's Holyhead Area Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham speedlimits trafficsafety holyhead handsworth ratrunning roadsafety consultation urbanplanning community Birmingham City Council has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed 20mph speed limits on ten roads within the Holyhead area, close to Handsworth. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve road safety … Read More
Birmingham’s Adult Social Care Services Rated ‘Good’ Again Despite Challenges Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham socialcare cqc adultservices health council support inspection safeguarding dementia Birmingham City Council’s adult social care services have once again earned a ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making the city one of only five local authorities to be rated ‘good’ twice under the new CQC … Read More
The 'Perfect Addition', a Rollercoaster, and Injuries: Assessing Birmingham City's 2024 Loan Players Sunday, June 14, 2026 birmingham loan football championship scottishpremiership gardnerhickman leonard wright injuries transfers sport Last season, Birmingham City loaned out three senior players after they were deemed surplus to manager Chris Davies' requirements. Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Marc Leonard, and Scott Wright—each signed during the summer 2024 … Read More
Bullring Combines Vacant Stores to Create Large New Retail Spaces in Birmingham Sunday, June 14, 2026 bullring birmingham retail stores leasing property commercial shopping mergers hammerson Bullring owners Hammerson have recently announced that the watch brand Breitling will be closing its Upper West Mall store. This leaves two adjacent empty units—Breitling’s former space and the nearby former Clarks shop—which … Read More
'I Was Terrified' – Birmingham Dad Shares Son’s Journey with Rare Dravet Syndrome Diagnosis Sunday, June 14, 2026 dravet epilepsy genetic diagnosis rare disease seizures birmingham awareness advocacy When Birmingham father James Thompson received the news that his young son, Oliver, had been diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, his world was turned upside down. “I was absolutely terrified,” James recalls. Dravet Syndrome is an … Read More