Open House Festival Returns to Croydon in September
Croydon's Open House Festival returns Sept 12-20 with free tours, exhibitions, and a new mural celebrating the 750th anniversary of Surrey Street Market.
Croydon's Open House Festival returns Sept 12-20 with free tours, exhibitions, and a new mural celebrating the 750th anniversary of Surrey Street Market.
Tom Holland and Zendaya have surprised fans with a second top-secret wedding in Surrey, England, just months after their official ceremony. The couple hosted a luxurious, natural-themed event at the Beaverbrook hotel, with strict privacy measures for gues
Birmingham's Planning Committee will consider adding the closed Electric Cinema to its local heritage list on August 13, recognizing its cultural significance but offering no statutory protection.
A 1930s steam locomotive is set to return to main line service after a lengthy restoration, offering heritage rail trips across the UK.
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RecommendedCherry Reds Cafe Bar in Birmingham, targeted in a fake review campaign after refusing Britain First, is proposed for the city's Local Heritage List due to cultural significance.
Bath Fashion Museum, closed since 2023, will return to the city centre thanks to a £7.2m National Lottery grant for the New Bond Street old post office conversion.
Wolves fans can now enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Molineux plus a two-person carvery with a special offer, combining football heritage and dining.
Love Island's Ellie Chadwick and Finley Maddock are still together after leaving the villa, with plans for Ellie to move to London to be closer to Finley.
A tranquil Japanese-inspired summerhouse in Louth, Lincolnshire, has won the Cabin/Summerhouse category in Shed of the Year 2025, beating hundreds of entries in a public vote.
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RecommendedRichard Holland, former Cardiff Rugby chief executive, has been appointed CEO of St Andrews Links Trust, overseeing the Old Course and eight courses from September.
From raining frogs in Sutton Park to a Gypsy curse at St Andrew's and UFO sightings, here are Birmingham's most unexplainable moments in history.
A break-in at the popular National Trust site Baddesley Clinton has sparked a police investigation, with officers appealing for witnesses to the incident.
US-based Civis Foundation buys Birmingham's Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall, promising restoration as a civic and cultural institution after a decade of decay.
An opinion piece argues that the unique character of West Midlands towns has been erased by generic development and neglect, calling for a revival of local heritage.
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RecommendedThe Tree of Life, a Second World War memorial in Birmingham, has been removed for restoration after 21 years. It commemorates over 2,241 civilian deaths from the Birmingham Blitz and will return in autumn to a new location near St Martin's.
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will block up to 95% of the sun, the UK's most significant since 1999. Find timings and prime viewing locations.
A former National Trust property in the West Midlands will offer free entry for a special one-off event, allowing visitors to explore its historic grounds and gardens.
A 1907 Harrison and Harrison pipe organ, once beyond repair and destined for landfill, has been restored in Ynyshir, giving new hope to an endangered tradition.
Community campaigners battle to save The Warehouse in Digbeth from demolition as part of Midlands Rail Hub plans, which would increase train capacity to and from Birmingham.
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RecommendedIn 1909, Alfred P Maxfield, an amateur inventor from Aston, flew his homemade plane in Castle Bromwich, predating Birmingham Airport by 30 years.
A historic pub in the West Midlands that inspired the iconic Garrison boozer from Peaky Blinders is set to potentially reopen, following community efforts and discussions with local authorities.
Birmingham City Council says The Garrison, linked to Peaky Blinders, could reopen as a pub. The historic venue is part of a 'Peaky Loop' heritage route.
A 14th-century leper well in the West Midlands, one of only a handful left in England, has been preserved as a unique piece of medieval history, revealing stories of isolation and faith.
A Scottish woman who duped her family and boyfriend into believing a plastic doll was her newborn baby has spoken out for the first time, claiming she suffered a miscarriage and couldn't tell him.
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RecommendedBirmingham Airport offers direct flights to four Peloponnese filming locations from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, expected to see a tourism surge. Travel expert warns of infrastructure limits.
Just five miles from Aberdyfi, Tywyn offers a quieter seaside escape with promenade, surfing, dolphin spotting, dog-friendly zones, and Victorian slipway with Sunday lunch.
Explore a moated manor house steeped in centuries of history, offering a unique glimpse into the past with secret rooms and ancient architecture.
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan outlines eight key actions to transform the Witton and Aston area into a world class cultural destination, focusing on Villa Park and Aston Hall.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker reaffirms commitment to restoring The Crown pub in Birmingham, birthplace of Black Sabbath, as Ozzy Day celebrations highlight ongoing uncertainty.
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RecommendedStowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire, just 90 minutes from Birmingham, features 250 acres of landscapes, temples, and 'Britain's most beautiful bridge'.