Renewed Hope for Birmingham’s Ornate Murdoch and Pitman Chambers Hotel Restoration Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham heritage restoration corporationstreet pitmanchambers architecture artsandcrafts hotel conservation austerity As pedestrians approach the striking red brick and terracotta façade of the Victoria Law Courts on Corporation Street, they might notice a stark contrast between the street-level view and the grandeur above. While the ground … Read More
Weoley Castle dad-to-be avoids jail despite drink-driving during snowstorm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 drinkdriving snowstorm weoleycastle suspendedsentence birmingham trafficlaw court crash disqualified road safety Steven Joyce, a soon-to-be father from Weoley Castle, narrowly escaped jail after being convicted of drink-driving during hazardous snowstorm conditions. At Birmingham Magistrates' Court, Joyce received a 16-week suspended … Read More
HS2 Curzon Street Station Regeneration Plan Set for Major Progress Wednesday, April 15, 2026 hs2 birmingham curzonstreet regeneration station publicspaces urbandevelopment infrastructure transport citycentre The regeneration plan for the HS2 Curzon Street station in Birmingham city centre is poised to make significant strides. The project aims to transform the area surrounding the new high-speed rail station into dynamic and … Read More
Birmingham Coffee Shop Set for Transformation into Tesco Convenience Store Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham coffeeshop tesco conveniencestore newhallstreet retail refurbishment citycentre business opening A longtime fixture in Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a major change. The Coffee#1 branch on Newhall Street, which operated since 2017, closed its doors last year and is now being refurbished to become a Tesco … Read More
Birmingham City Council Election 2026: Complete List of Candidates Announced Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham election candidates council labour conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk greenparty independents The full roster of candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council election scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been officially released, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a uniquely competitive local election. … Read More
Birmingham Bus Routes to Experience Major Changes Due to HS2 Construction for Up to 18 Months Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham hs2 buses transport diversion viaduct construction nationalexpress routes commuters Starting May 10, several Birmingham bus routes operated by National Express will undergo significant changes due to ongoing HS2 construction at Saltley Viaduct. The current viaduct is being replaced because it lacks the … Read More