200-Year-Old Wolverhampton Pub Saved by Community Takes Major Step Towards Reopening Saturday, April 25, 2026 wolverhampton pub community heritage preservation refurbishment licensing planning conservation village The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old … Read More
Future of Lad in the Lane: Birmingham’s Historic Pub May Transform into Offices and Housing Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham pub erdington heritage redevelopment offices accommodation history gradeii conservation The Lad in the Lane, one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs with origins around 1400, stands at a crossroads. This Grade II-listed historic landmark in Erdington has remained vacant since 2019, prompting discussions about its future … Read More
Midland Village Pub Closes Immediately Following Sudden Family Tragedy Wednesday, April 22, 2026 pub closure cubbington warwickshire family community grief hospitality quinlan retirement The Kings Head, a beloved village pub in Cubbington, Warwickshire, has closed its doors with immediate effect following the sudden death of co-owner Sharon Quinlan. The pub, managed by siblings Wayne and Sharon Quinlan, has … Read More
'See you soon' – Closed Midland Bar to Reopen Under New Ownership Sunday, April 19, 2026 tamworth snooker pool darts pub bar ownership hospitality staff reopening sport Tamworth’s popular sports venue, Tamworth Snooker, Pool and Darts, is set to reopen after its recent closure, thanks to a new owner stepping in with plans to revitalize the business. The bar, located in Tamworth town … Read More
‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More
Rare Glimpse Inside West Midlands Pub Older Than the USA by 186 Years Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub westmidlands history heritage thebellinn historic architecture culture england landmark Step inside The Bell Inn, a remarkable pub in the West Midlands that predates the United States by 186 years. BlackCountryLive was granted exclusive access to this historic establishment, offering a unique look at a venue … Read More