How Londoners Revived a Derelict Birmingham Venue with Heritage and Heart Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage restoration restaurant birmingham victorian blacklock hospitality architecture renovation community Sitting by the window of the soon-to-open Blacklock Chophouse on Cathedral Square, I was treated to one of Birmingham’s most striking views while waiting to chat with restaurant owner Gordon Ker. For years, only the former … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Transform Historic Birmingham Medical Surgery into Boutique Hotel Thursday, March 12, 2026 birmingham heritage architecture hotel renovation artsandcrafts listedbuilding kingsnorton haleandson restoration A historic medical surgery building in Birmingham is poised for a remarkable transformation into a 21-bedroom boutique hotel. The landmark Arts and Crafts style structure, located at the corner of Middleton Hall Road and … Read More
Mystery Deepens as Birmingham New Street's T4 Tea Shop Remains Bolted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 birmingham newstreet t4 teashop closure boba renovation shopfront mystery retail Birmingham’s bustling New Street is undergoing significant changes, yet one local favorite, T4 tea shop, has caught the public’s attention for a different reason. Known for its specialty boba drinks and a solid … Read More
Luxury Caravan-Sized Studio Flat in Pimlico Hits Market Near £300k Saturday, December 20, 2025 studio flat pimlico london architecture design property realestate compact renovation A uniquely upscale studio flat, no bigger than a typical caravan, has recently appeared on the London property market with an asking price close to £300,000. Located in the heart of Pimlico, this compact 130 sq ft dwelling … Read More
Midlands Homes Going Under the Hammer for £50K – With a Major Renovation Needed Monday, December 1, 2025 midlands auction property renovation investment blackcountry wednesbury oldbury smethwick development Three homes in the West Midlands are set to be auctioned next month, each with a guide price of just £50,000. Located in the Black Country, these properties have stood empty for decades and now present a unique opportunity … Read More
Inside Historic Midlands Church Saved from Demolition Now Transformed into Sparkling Venue Thursday, November 27, 2025 wolverhampton church restoration heritage venue victorian renovation dhinsa landmark event Darlington Street Methodist Church, a Grade II-listed building situated in the heart of Wolverhampton, has been lovingly restored after narrowly escaping demolition. Once ranked as the eighth most at-risk listed building in … Read More