Category : Search result: West Midlands heritage


Birmingham Museums in £2m Funding Crisis Appeal

Birmingham Museums Trust launches urgent £2m public appeal. Half its costs are unfunded, putting the city's world-class cultural heritage at a 'critical crossroads'. Your help is needed.

Christmas Steam Train Rides in Birmingham 2024

Experience the magic of a traditional Christmas with festive steam train rides at Birmingham's heritage railways. Book now for Santa Specials and winter wonderland journeys.

St Andrew's Day Scottish Heritage Quiz

Challenge your Scottish knowledge with our St Andrew's Day quiz covering history, culture and traditions. Perfect for testing your heritage awareness this festive season!

500 jobs as 25 shops to open at Midlands outlet

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Cannock is set for a major expansion, creating 500 new jobs and adding 25 stores by 2027. Discover the exciting plans for the popular shopping destination.

Castle Bromwich Gardens joins UK seed relay

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.

Dudley's historic post office faces demolition

A former mayor warns Dudley's grade II listed post office, left decaying by an overseas owner, may have to be demolished. Calls grow for urgent action to save the historic building.

Historic Midlands Church Saved, Now Sparkling Venue

A Grade II listed church in Wolverhampton, once at risk of demolition, has been transformed into The Grand Palace, a stunning events venue. Discover this incredible story of restoration and community spirit.

Historic Meriden building to become four new homes

Plans submitted to convert a historic 18th century office building in Meriden into four residential homes. The proposal aims to rescue the property from disrepair and restore its original character.

Man dies in Sutton Park medical emergency

A man has died in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Ambulance Service and police responded. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the full statement.

Lancashire Day 2025: Ormskirk Celebrates Heritage

Join the Lancashire Day celebrations in Ormskirk on November 27, 2025. Discover the historic proclamation, community events, and rich traditions that define this special day for Lancastrians.

Sutton Coldfield sees 9% unemployment rise

Latest figures reveal a surprising 9% unemployment spike in the affluent area of Sutton Coldfield, bucking the regional and national trend of falling joblessness.

Hotspur Press Rebuild Plans After Fire Revealed

Developer Manner commits to rebuilding Manchester's historic Hotspur Press as a student tower, preserving its heritage after the devastating 2024 fire. Learn about the new proposals.

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