HMO Conversion Plans Stir Debate Over Former Midlands Hardware Shop Sunday, June 14, 2026 willenhall hmo planning walsall conservation petition housing development community heritage The future of the former Roy Birch hardware shop at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall is set to be decided by Walsall Council’s planning committee next week. After serving the community for over 50 years, Roy Birch … Read More
First South Asian and Sikh Gladiator Star Shares Heartfelt Meaning Behind Outfit Choice Sunday, June 14, 2026 gladiators sikh southasian inspiration culture heritage sports womensempowerment athletics birmingham sport Karenjeet Kaur Bains, 29, who competes as Athena on the popular Gladiators show, has opened up about the moving significance behind a key part of her character’s costume. As the first South Asian and Sikh woman to enter … 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
Maypole Mayhem: Morris Dancers Barred from Beloved Midland Festival Sunday, June 7, 2026 lichfield bower morris tradition festival maypole dance heritage parade controversy The Lichfield Bower, a cherished Midland festival that signals the start of summer and dates back to the 12th century, became the scene of an unexpected controversy this year. A prominent group of morris dancers, known for … Read More
Major Step Forward for Tamworth Castle £1.9m Restoration Sunday, June 7, 2026 tamworth castle restoration conservation heritage messenger medieval investment tourism preservation Tamworth Castle is set to undergo a significant restoration, with Tamworth Borough Council selecting specialist conservation firm Messenger to oversee the £1.9 million project. This important initiative aims to preserve the … Read More
Northern Belle to Stop at Birmingham Station: Fans Pay Up to £1,000 for Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Experience Saturday, June 6, 2026 northernbelle luxurytravel royalascot birmingham pullman trainjourney heritage railtourism britishrail exclusiveexperience Britain’s most luxurious train, the 1930s-inspired Pullman-style Northern Belle, is set to stop at Birmingham International Station, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for travelers willing to pay up to £1,000 for a … Read More