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Handsworth residents oppose six-bed HMO plan on Onibury Road

Handsworth residents oppose six-bed HMO plan

Plans to convert a Handsworth family home into a six-bedroom HMO face local opposition over anti-social behaviour concerns. Residents say 'we don't want it here'.

Former Staffordshire Mortuary Set for Luxury Holiday Let Transformation

Former morgue to become luxury holiday home

A derelict mortuary in Staffordshire, complete with its original embalming room, has been purchased for £137,000 and is set to be converted into a unique two-bedroom luxury holiday let.

Magnum to Invest £50m in Gloucester Ice Cream Factory Upgrade

Magnum invests £50m in Gloucester ice cream factory

Ice cream giant Magnum is injecting £50 million into its Gloucester plant, boosting production of Twister and Solero. This major investment secures the future of the nearly 500-strong workforce.

Berkswell Stables Converted to Offices After Tragic Racehorse Deaths

Berkswell stables become offices after horse deaths

Truggist Hill Farm stables in Berkswell, once home to winning racehorses, have been converted into offices following two tragic equine deaths. Discover the heartbreaking story behind the council-approved change.

Cardiff's Historic Church Tower Transformed into Unique 7-Storey Home

Former Cardiff church tower becomes 7-storey home

St James Tower in Cardiff centre has been converted into a spectacular seven-storey residence, blending Victorian architecture with modern design. Priced at £799,950, this unique property is now on the market.

Derelict Staffordshire Morgue Set for Holiday Let Transformation

Derelict Midlands morgue to become holiday home

A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.

Grade II-listed Victorian Hospital in Birmingham Hits Market for £1.5m

Historic Birmingham Skin Hospital for Sale

A landmark Grade II-listed former Victorian hospital in Birmingham city centre is set for auction, offering a unique development opportunity for 15 luxury apartments. Discover this iconic piece of history.

Unilever Proposes 50 Job Cuts at Historic Port Sunlight Factory

Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral

Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.

World's Smallest Theatre Reopens in Converted Victorian Toilet

World's Smallest Theatre Reopens After Fire

The Theatre of Small Convenience, the world's smallest theatre housed in a former Victorian toilet in Malvern, has triumphantly reopened with a 12-seat capacity after a community-led restoration.

JLR Cyber Attack Costs £200m as Factories Shut for 5 Weeks

JLR hack costs £200m after factory shutdown

Jaguar Land Rover reveals £200m cost from UK's biggest cyber attack that halted production for five weeks. Discover how the hack impacted Britain's largest car manufacturer.

World's Smallest Theatre Reopens After Fire: A Malvern Miracle

World's Smallest Theatre Reopens After Fire

The Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern, the world's smallest theatre, has triumphantly reopened after a devastating fire. Discover how this 12-seat venue was saved.

Manchester's Historic St Gabriel's Court Transformed into £30m Student Hub

Historic Manchester site becomes 321-bed student accommodation

A historic Manchester complex has been given a new lease of life as a £30m student accommodation project. The 321-bed development sensitively blends 125-year-old buildings with modern facilities. Discover how the past meets the present.

Birmingham's Methodist Central Hall in 'Mortal Danger' as Decay Worsens

Birmingham's Methodist Central Hall Decay Crisis

Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.

Former Smethwick British Legion Club to Become 80-Place Nursery

Former British Legion Club to Become Nursery

An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.

Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Threat: Historic Heart of Stoke-on-Trent at Risk of Irreversible Decline

Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat

Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.

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