Leisure

Sunday, March 15, 2026 burtonlatimer swimmingpool indoorpool familyhome realestate propertyforsale garden leisure northamptonshire semidetached

A modest three-bedroom semi-detached house in Burton Latimer, Northants, listed for just £250,000, hides an extraordinary surprise behind its unassuming facade. While the property appears typical from the street, it boasts a … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 smethwick sandwell leisure demolition housing harrymitchell recreation development council facilities

The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham nechells spa wellness leisure regeneration community development planning jobs

A former industrial unit on St Clements Road in Nechells, inner-city Birmingham, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a vibrant spa and wellness centre. An application has been submitted to convert the existing … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 merrieengland themepark cannock mecca midlands leisure history tourism altontowers 1970s

In an alternate reality, Alton Towers and Drayton Manor would have faced serious competition from a sprawling leisure complex dubbed a “British Disneyland.” This ambitious project, planned for a site near Cannock … Read More

Monday, November 24, 2025 walsall streetfood rooftop planning safety leisure economy conservation jobs venue

Plans have been submitted for the reopening of a rooftop street food venue in Walsall, which was abruptly closed last month due to operating without planning permission. The Rooftop Food Court launched earlier this year atop … Read More