Digbeth: Birmingham’s Trendiest Suburb Named One of the Best Places to Live in 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026 digbeth birmingham property regeneration culture art realestate housing development community Digbeth, once Birmingham’s industrial heartland, has been recognised as one of the best places to live in the city for 2026. Known for its transformation from a hub of industry to a creative and cultural hotspot, Digbeth now … Read More
Huge Queue Forms at Birmingham Chippy for 20p Chips as Owner Invites Fans to TikTok Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham chips tiktok hotspot food nostalgia community billesley streetfood viral A long line of eager customers gathered in Billesley today to snap up a 20p cone of chips at Hot Spot, a popular Birmingham chip shop. The bargain, which revived memories of simpler times, was the brainchild of Nassar … Read More
Bullring Fire Show, Firefly Field, and Disco: Your Guide to Birmingham Light Festival 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham lightfestival art fireperformance installations valentines canals edgbaston community events Returning for its second year, the Birmingham Light Festival is set to brighten February nights with an expanded lineup of free, captivating light installations from Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. Last … Read More
Midlands Towns Shine on UK’s Best Places to Live List Wednesday, January 14, 2026 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield bestplaces living community happiness uk property rankings Several towns in the Midlands have been recognized among the best places to live in the UK, according to a recent survey that gathered the opinions of residents themselves. The rankings reflect how locals feel about their … Read More
Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
Buddhist Temple’s Community Hall Plans Rejected Over Parking Concerns Tuesday, January 13, 2026 buddhist community parking wolverhampton council hall planning rejection transport development The City of Wolverhampton Council has rejected a proposal from the Ambedkar Buddhist Centre to construct a new 150-square-metre community hall on Upper Zoar Street, citing insufficient parking provisions. The temple’s plan … Read More