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.
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.
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.
Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum, a major Midlands attraction frequented by royalty, will be renamed the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens in September following full integration with the charity.
A look back at King Richard I's second coronation in 1194, along with answers to a trivia quiz covering music, politics, geography, and more.
A five-year archaeological project funded by the Calleva Foundation will explore Wogan Cavern beneath Pembroke Castle, uncovering prehistoric human and animal remains dating back over 100,000 years.
On this day in 1746, the Battle of Culloden ended the Jacobite uprising. Plus, answers to a daily trivia quiz covering history, music, and more.
Walmer Castle in Kent receives £3.08 million as part of a £127.8 million national investment in cultural venues, supporting roof repairs and preservation for future generations.
The Sherbrook Valley Stepping Stones in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, offer a popular walking trail feature with a macabre origin story dating back to 1954, sourced from Stafford Prison's Hangman's Gate.
ACME Whistles in Birmingham supplied lifesaving whistles to the Titanic, a connection only discovered decades later when the firm's managing director watched the famous film.
On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage, resulting in 1,500 deaths. Plus, find answers to the daily quiz questions for April 14, covering history, sports, and trivia.
A look back at the Battle of Barnet in 1471, where Edward IV reclaimed the English throne, plus answers to today's general knowledge quiz questions for trivia enthusiasts.
A collection of archival images from Macclesfield, Cheshire, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century life, from factory work to wartime efforts and flooded streets.
On April 12, 1640, King Charles I summoned the Short Parliament, ending an 11-year gap. This historical event marks a key moment in British political history, highlighting tensions that led to the English Civil War.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton acknowledges community pain as the Friends Institute heritage building closes, citing safety issues and austerity legacy.
Black Patch Park in Smethwick holds a surprising Hollywood history, with local folklore claiming it as the possible birthplace of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin, amidst its industrial past.
Grade II listed Bulls Head pub in Barston secures permission to convert its dilapidated barn into a new restaurant and function space, preserving the historic structure.
Ian Francis leads a campaign to save Birmingham's Electric Cinema from demolition with a £10m restoration plan, aiming to preserve its cultural heritage and transform Station Street.
St Paul's Church, a 250-year-old Grade I listed Georgian landmark in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is just five years from becoming a crumbling ruin unless urgent roof repairs begin this year. The Raise The Roof campaign has raised only £200,000 of the
A new stained glass window commemorating the training ship HMS Conway will be dedicated at Llanedwen Church in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll on April 18, honoring the ship's historical ties to the area.
On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic began its ill-fated maiden voyage. Plus, test your knowledge with answers to today's quiz questions on music, science, and more.
Walsall MP Valerie Vaz condemns the £2.5 million renovation plan for the Leather Museum's relocation, calling it wasteful spending while the council defends the move as improving accessibility and footfall.
A journalist witnesses the decline of the historic Friends Institute in Sparkbrook, highlighting council neglect and urging residents to vote in upcoming elections to protect Birmingham's heritage.
Birmingham City Council has issued an urgent repair notice for the historic Methodist Central Hall after roof collapse, citing serious public safety concerns. The building, once home to the legendary Que Club, has been decaying for nearly a decade.
A new Sunday Times bestseller reveals the untold story of how ordinary Belgian railway workers and Resistance members thwarted SS plans to deport prisoners to a concentration camp in 1944, saving hundreds from almost certain death.
A military charity in Chelmsford has partnered with a local digital archives specialist to preserve 70 years of its quarterly magazine, chronicling veterans' stories and prosthetic advances.
Historian Carl Chinn identifies the Whitehouse Street Gang and Ten Arches Gang as among Birmingham's most feared, detailing violent feuds in the Bull Ring and Aston areas during the late 1800s.
The Bell Inn in Willenhall, dating back to around 1590, is one of the West Midlands' oldest pubs, opening only on occasions like VE Day after restoration efforts.
Explore The Bell Inn in Willenhall, a historic pub dating back to 1590 that survived a great fire and now opens only on special occasions like VE Day, preserved by its dedicated owners.
St Paul's Church in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, a 250-year-old Georgian landmark, could crumble within five years without urgent roof repairs. Fundraisers have gathered £200,000 but need £660,000 to save the iconic building from rainwater damage.