Historic Village Faces Transformation Amid Plans for 2,700 New Homes Saturday, June 13, 2026 brizenorton development housing infrastructure rafbase community oxfordshire flooding healthcare conservation The historic village of Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, long connected with Britain’s military heritage, is confronting a dramatic transformation. Once home to fewer than 1,000 residents in 2011, its population has grown to … Read More
'Old-school' Digbeth pub The Town Crier put up for sale at £430,000 Saturday, June 13, 2026 digbeth pub birmingham property investment shepherdcommercial thetowncrier realestate community hospitality The Town Crier, a cherished ‘old-school’ pub situated on MacDonald Street in Birmingham’s vibrant Digbeth district, has been put on the market with a guide price of £430,000 following its permanent closure. … Read More
Beloved Stirchley Bakery Faces Uncertain Future After 14 Years Serving the Community Saturday, June 13, 2026 stirchley bakery community pershoreroad localbusiness neighbourhood heritage food smallbusiness challenge For the past 14 years, the bakery on Pershore Road has been a cornerstone of the Stirchley community, contributing to the area’s reputation as one of the best places to live. Known not only for its delicious baked goods … Read More
Plans for Live Music and Community Event at Victoria Common in Northfield This July Saturday, June 13, 2026 northfield victoriacommon community music event licensing birmingham carnival entertainment 2026 Northfield Community Partnership has submitted an application to Birmingham City Council for a premises licence to hold a community event at Victoria Common in Northfield. Scheduled from Wednesday, 22 July to Sunday, 26 July … Read More
Three Spires Morris Dancers Barred from Lichfield Bower Festival Over Parade Dispute Friday, June 12, 2026 lichfield morris parade festival dispute exclusion threespires community tradition procession The Three Spires Morris dancers were unexpectedly excluded from this year’s Lichfield Bower festival parade following claims from festival organisers that the group caused delays by not adhering to instructions during the … Read More
400 Residents Demand Pedestrian Crossing on Hazardous Shirley Road Thursday, June 11, 2026 petition pedestrians road safety shirley hurdisroad solihull crossing community traffic safety Almost 400 residents of Hurdis Road, Shirley, have signed a petition demanding that Solihull Council install a pedestrian crossing on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road near Shirley Park. The petition stems from mounting … Read More