The Hidden Indoor Christmas Market at Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery Wednesday, November 26, 2025 christmas birmingham market ikongallery handmade independent makers crafts community sustainability Birmingham’s cherished Ikon Gallery is set to host its much-anticipated annual Winter Craft Market, offering a cozy indoor Christmas shopping experience right in the heart of the city. Nestled in the scenic Oozells Square at … Read More
Solihull Mum Who 'Lit Up Every Room' Dies Suddenly, Family Appeals for Funeral Support Wednesday, November 26, 2025 solihull funeral breastcancer metastatic family tribute fundraiser loss community grief The family of Wendy Jones, a beloved Solihull mother known for lighting up every room she entered, is appealing for support to cover her funeral costs following her sudden and tragic passing. Wendy, 64, was diagnosed with … Read More
Birmingham Advances Plans for New Cycle Route Connecting City Centre to A457 Dudley Road Tuesday, November 25, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure transport consultation activetravel sustainability climate community transportplanning sport Birmingham is making significant progress on plans to establish a dedicated cycle route linking the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road. This initiative is part of a broader vision to create a comprehensive city-wide cycle … Read More
Frank admission on HMOs in Birmingham as planner says 'we need them' Monday, November 24, 2025 hmos birmingham planning housing council community exemptaccommodation tenants antisocialbehaviour cotteridge The fate of a proposal to convert a shop into a six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 1726-1728 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, south Birmingham, remains unresolved as the planning committee opts to defer its decision. … Read More
Midland Family’s Christmas Lights Draw Thousands, Switched On by Torvill and Dean Sunday, November 23, 2025 christmas charity lights nottingham torvilldean fundraising community haywardhouse tradition winterwonderland Every holiday season for the past 22 years, Tony and Wendy Swift have transformed their Nuthall, Nottinghamshire, home into a dazzling Christmas spectacle that attracts visitors from miles around. Featuring half a million … Read More
Solihull Mum Honours 'Selfless' Carer Supporting Son with Rare Dravet Syndrome Sunday, November 23, 2025 solihull dravet epilepsy care support disability resilience charity health community A Solihull mother has expressed deep gratitude for a devoted support worker who has been an indispensable part of her family for over ten years. Meggie Feeney’s sons, Mason, 14, and Jake, 24, both live with Dravet Syndrome, a … Read More