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
Moment 'Speeding' Driver Crashes Into Birmingham Homes Before Fleeing Scene Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham crash speeding washwoodheath police investigation damage residents fleeing collision A startling incident unfolded on Burney Lane in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, when a speeding vehicle lost control and crashed into multiple front gardens, leaving significant destruction in its wake. The driver slammed the car … 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
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 Bin Strike: Council Leader Calls for Urgent Talks with Unite Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham strike unite johncotton wastemanagement labourcouncil paydispute bincollections recycling negotiations Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly … Read More
Birmingham Airport Cancels All Flights to the UAE Amid Middle East Tensions Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham airport flights cancellation middleeast gulf crisis bhx southpars conflict Birmingham Airport is facing significant disruption today, with all British Airways flights to the United Arab Emirates cancelled and grounded until the summer. This comes as escalating tensions in the Gulf region continue to … Read More