National Trust Sites Change Hours Due to Heatwave
National Trust properties in the West Midlands will close early or restrict access from Monday as temperatures are set to soar, with visitors urged to check ahead before traveling.
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Church Gets £229,751 Grant for Tower and Spire
All Saints' Parish Church in Mackworth, Derbyshire, has been awarded £229,751 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore its historic tower and spire, ensuring its long-term survival.
Win McLaren Supercar or £100k Cash in SilentMode Competition
A new competition offers the chance to win a McLaren 750S supercar worth over £290,000 or a £100,000 cash alternative, with entries starting from £10.
Sunglasses could lead to penalty points for drivers
Drivers wearing certain sunglasses risk penalty points and fines. Category four shades are illegal for driving, warns Nextbase and Quotezone.
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Council Update on Birmingham Methodist Central Hall Works
Birmingham City Council issues fresh update on protection works for Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall after campaigners warn of collapse risk.
West Midlands war memorial restoration to restore glory
A war memorial in West Midlands will be restored to its former glory after a grant of £10,000 from the War Memorials Trust.
1944 Spitfire and Tiger Moth Collision Kills Two at Lympne
On July 17, 1944, a 41 Squadron Spitfire XII and a Tiger Moth collided near Lympne Airfield, killing both pilots aged 21. The inquiry found the Tiger Moth was flying too low.
Bocking church gets £1,000 for sound system upgrade
St Mary's Church in Bocking receives £1,000 from Redrow's Community Fund to replace its ageing sound system, improving accessibility for worshippers and community groups.
New Appeal to Solve 40-Year Mystery of 'Coronation Wood Man'
Police and charity Locate International launch fresh appeal to identify a man found dead in Coronation Wood near Lichfield in 1987, hoping to give him dignity.
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Investigation Demanded After Birmingham College Fire
Community leaders call for a full investigation after a devastating fire at a former Birmingham college campus, raising safety and heritage concerns.
Campaign Urges Sefton Property Owners to Restore Historic Buildings
A new campaign led by David Barton encourages property owners in Sefton to restore historic buildings, aiming to remove local areas from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
Moseley Road Baths Secured: Rallying Cry for Heritage
After 11 years of campaigning, Moseley Road Baths' future is secured with £16.2m funding. Campaigner Lucy Reid urges others to keep fighting for historic community spaces.
Nostalgic Photos of Macclesfield Market Place
Explore a collection of historic photos from Macclesfield's archives, featuring Market Place, Town Hall, and street scenes from the early 1900s to the 1970s.
Council Weighs Enforcement on Bridgnorth Market Hall
Bridgnorth Market Hall faces enforcement action as council blames owner for neglect. The historic building's future hangs in balance amid community concerns.
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Tributes to soldier, 24, killed in horse fall at royal show
Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, died after falling from a horse at a royal show. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery soldier was described as a 'bright light' and 'fearless horsewoman'.
Spitfire Pilot's WWII Escapades and Churchill Escort
Discover the incredible WWII story of Canadian Spitfire pilot Ben Scaman, from a boozy Antwerp landing to escorting Winston Churchill in a top-secret mission.
Landmarks Light Up for Neurofibromatosis Awareness
Merseyside landmarks will light up on Sunday for neurofibromatosis awareness. Plus, a charity run raises £9 million for spinal cord research, and a report highlights overlooked needs of vision-impaired children.
Rochdale Churches: Holy Communion, Bible Study, and More
Discover upcoming services and events at St Luke's, Holy Trinity, St Mary's, St Chad's, and St Andrew's. Includes Holy Communion, Bible study, concerts, and youth theatre news.
Persimmon Donates £1,000 to Llangynwyd Primary School
Persimmon Homes West Wales donated £1,000 to Llangynwyd Primary School for an outdoor learning space, part of its Community Champions programme.
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Bench Donated in Memory of Ashfield Soldier Adrian Sheldon
A memorial bench honoring Rifleman Adrian Sheldon, killed in Afghanistan in 2009, has been installed at Kingsway Cemetery by Ashfield District Council, donated by Lindum Group.
Walsall Councillors Seek Delay on Leather Museum Relocation
Five Walsall councillors call for an extraordinary meeting to defer the Leather Museum relocation until after local elections, citing democratic concerns.
Digbeth Heritage at Risk: Expert Warns of Threats
A conservation specialist from The Victorian Society expresses concerns about Digbeth's historic buildings as development pressures mount. The expert highlights risks from neglect, speculative purchases, and planning applications that could erode the area
Medieval Ring Joins Britain's Oldest Provincial Society
A 15th-century silver gilt ring discovered by metal detectorists in Gosberton has been acquired by the Spalding Gentlemen's Society, Britain's oldest provincial learned society and the UK's second-oldest surviving museum.
New Book Chronicles 500 Years of Wollaton Park History
The Wollaton Historical and Conservation Society releases a new book on Wollaton Park, written by volunteer ranger Colin Robbins. This 36-page volume features photos, maps, and details on 500 years of history and local flora and fauna, filling a gap since
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Anglo-Saxon Coins Reveal 9th Century West Midlands Secrets
A 1,100-year-old coin hoard discovered near Bickmarsh, Worcestershire, offers new insights into trade, travel, and daily life in the Anglo-Saxon era, with 63 coins dating from AD 871-874.
Cromwell Dissolves Parliament, Establishes Protectorate
On this day in 1653, Oliver Cromwell dissolved England's Rump Parliament, replacing it with the short-lived Barebones Parliament, which paved the way for the Protectorate declaration.
Defiant Campaigners Fight to Save Historic White Lion Pub
The Friends of the White Lion group continues its battle to protect the historic pub in Caldmore, facing a lengthy wait for a local listing decision while fearing deterioration by owners.
Historic Statues Return to Birmingham's Paradise After 11 Years
Two iconic statues of Joseph Priestley and James Watt are set to be reinstated at the Paradise development this summer, following over a decade in storage after the Central Library demolition.
Birmingham's Crumbling Heritage Reflects Societal Decay
The visible decay of Birmingham's historic buildings like The Crown pub and Electric Cinema symbolizes deeper systemic issues affecting the city's residents and communities.
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Five-Year Fight to Save Historic Caldmore Pub Continues
The Friends of the White Lion group battles to secure local listing for the historic pub, fearing owners may let it deteriorate to ease redevelopment.
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