Walsall Leather Museum to announce new location in weeks
Walsall Leather Museum will announce its new location within six to eight weeks after plans to sell its historic home sparked a 3,377-signature petition. Read the latest.
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Walsall Leader Accused Over Leather Museum Row
Walsall Council leader faces accusations over Leather Museum closure plans and a secret new location offer. Get the latest on the heritage row and SEND school plans.
Next eyes old M&S store at Cannock's Orbital Shopping Park
Next has submitted plans to transform the vacant Marks & Spencer unit at Cannock's Orbital Shopping Park, proposing a mezzanine floor and new glazing. Read the full planning details.
Museum of the Moon Lands at National Museum Cardiff
Luke Jerram's stunning 7-metre moon installation arrives in Cardiff this March. Experience free lunar art, events & a real moon rock. Book tickets now.
26 Reasons to Love Birmingham: A-Z Guide
Discover Birmingham's unique character through a new A-Z exhibition at Birmingham Museum. From Balti to the Archers, explore 26 quirky reasons that define the city.
£74,685 Grant Secures Rochdale's Blissful Bumps Programme
A Rochdale charity secures £74,685 to expand its creative 'Blissful Bumps' programme, offering vital mental health support to expectant parents. Discover how this initiative is building a stronger community.
Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham Exhibition Extended to 2026
Due to phenomenal public demand, the 'Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero' exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has been extended until September 2026. Plan your visit now.
Law firm Thompsons Solicitors relocates in Newcastle city centre
National law firm Thompsons Solicitors is relocating its Newcastle office to the prime Wellbar building after 45 years. The move follows a multimillion-pound refurbishment of the city centre property.
Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham Show Extended to 2026
The 'Working Class Hero' exhibition in Birmingham has been extended until September 2026 due to phenomenal demand, attracting 425,000 fans. Plan your visit now.
Birmingham Museum Closes Due to Storm Goretti Snow Warning
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will close from 2pm on Thursday 8 January and all day Friday 9 January due to an amber weather warning for heavy snow from Storm Goretti.
Comedy Legends Photo Exhibition Opens in Birmingham
A major retrospective of Andy Hollingworth's photos of UK comedy icons, from Ken Dodd to Joe Lycett, opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in February 2026. Book tickets now.
Walsall Leather Museum SEND Plan Submitted Despite Objections
Walsall Council submits plans to convert the Leather Museum into a SEND college facility, despite a 3,300-signature petition. Decision expected next month.
Inside West Midlands Police Museum: Cell Sleepovers & Exhibits
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
Cluedo memorabilia returns home to Birmingham Museum
The daughter of Cluedo's inventor donates rare early versions and letters to Birmingham Museum. See the game's history where it was first created.
£800m Bayeux Tapestry Insurance for UK Loan
The Treasury will insure the historic Bayeux Tapestry for £800m during its UK loan. Discover how the Government Indemnity Scheme makes this cultural exchange possible.
Rochdale Museum in Top 10 UK Heritage Sites for Trade
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum, birthplace of the co-operative movement, is named one of Historic England's 100 most important UK heritage sites. Discover its story and local creative projects.
Tyson Fury leaves UK for Isle of Man over tax changes
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has relocated his family to the Isle of Man following the UK's recent Budget. Discover the financial reasons behind the move and the reaction from the boxing world.
Birmingham Church Car Park Plan Gets Green Light
St Michael's Church in Boldmere wins planning permission for a new car park. The scheme, which involves sensitively relocating gravestones, aims to tackle severe local parking problems. Read the full details.
Virgin Media O2 opens new Manchester HQ for 1,100 staff
Virgin Media O2 has moved its Manchester customer hub to a new city centre office, doubling job applications. The firm confirms hybrid working is permanent. Read more.
Hidden football graffiti found in Birmingham Museum rafters
Birmingham Museum's new Hidden Spaces tours reveal century-old football rivalry graffiti scrawled by builders in the rafters. Discover the city's working-class history.
Heavy Metal Badger Event at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Join author Duncan Beedie for a rockin' book reading of 'Heavy Metal Badger' at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on 13 Dec. Interactive sessions & signed copies. Book tickets now!
Birmingham Museums launch £2m rescue campaign
Birmingham Museums Trust launches a vital £2 million public fundraising campaign to save the city's cultural heritage. Your support is needed to keep our museums open.
See Birmingham's Hidden Christmas Masterpiece
Discover how to visit The Star of Bethlehem, a huge hidden watercolour in Birmingham Museum. Free tours available this December. Don't miss this festive wonder!
Bournville's Dry Christmas Festival Returns for 2025
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.
Wonderful Women of Broxtowe Photo Exhibition
A new photographic exhibition in Broxtowe showcases inspirational local women and their community contributions. Open until December 20. Plan your visit today!
Explore Birmingham Museum's secret wartime spaces
Discover Birmingham Museum's hidden corridors, wartime mortuary and secret spaces in special 140th anniversary tours. Book now for unique access to areas normally off-limits.
Vuba relocates to Hull's @TheDock tech campus
Digital firm Vuba, backed by celebrity clients including Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp, has moved its headquarters to Hull's thriving @TheDock tech campus, occupying the final building and completing the decade-long development.
Mrs Smith's Cottage Wins Prestigious Hidden Gem Award
A Lincolnshire cottage museum preserving a 102-year-old's simple life has won a 2025 VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade. Discover this award-winning window into the past.
Petition to save Walsall Leather Museum gains 1,000 signatures
A petition to save Walsall Leather Museum from relocation has surpassed 1,800 signatures. Locals demand transparency from the council over plans to move the museum for a SEND college.
Museum's 3D Mammoth Named Tom Bones After Tom Jones
After 1,400 suggestions, National Museum Cardiff's life-size woolly mammoth has been named Tom Bones after Sir Tom Jones. Visit the museum to meet Wales's boniest celebrity.
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