Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Six Years After Closure Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham erdington ladinthelane historic pub restoration heritage firedamage listedbuilding community The owner of Birmingham’s Lad in the Lane, believed to be the city’s oldest pub, has commenced essential repair work to halt the ongoing decline of this 14th-century landmark. After closing its doors permanently in 2019, the … Read More
Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Incredible Peaky Blinders Sculpture Crafted Inside the Eye of a Needle Thursday, March 19, 2026 microart sculpture peakyblinders birmingham drwillardwigan miniature kevlar tommyshelby charity animalrescue Globally renowned micro-artist Dr Willard Wigan MBE has unveiled a breathtaking miniature sculpture of Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders, crafted delicately inside the eye of a needle. Using one of his own eyelashes as a … Read More
Birmingham’s Oasis Market Demolished, Marking the End of an Era Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham oasis market demolition priorysquare hammerson martineaugalleries development traders community Bulldozers have started tearing down the walls of Priory Square in Birmingham city centre, signaling the poignant end of an iconic chapter in the city’s retail history. This site, once home to the much-loved Oasis Market, was … Read More
Birmingham's Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association Reversal Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More
Birmingham Bullring Welcomes Adorable New Jellycat Space Collection at Selfridges Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham bullring selfridges jellycat toys plush space collection shopping gifts Shoppers at Birmingham Bullring are excited about the charming new addition to Selfridges — the Jellycat toy shop’s enchanting space collection. Featuring a range of cosmic-themed plush toys, the collection includes … Read More