£12.5M Expansion for Droitwich Spa Lido with Spa and Bistro
Droitwich Spa Lido near Birmingham is set for a £12.5 million expansion, adding a salt spa, brine pool, and bistro while preserving its art deco style.
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Tudor Festival at Ingatestone Hall This Weekend
Experience 1576 at Ingatestone Hall with Tudor re-enactors, Lady Petre, and a priest hole. Speak with characters and explore life under Elizabeth I.
Harry and Meghan planning 'faux-royal' Africa tour
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a 'faux-royal' tour of Africa, drawing criticism for mixing charity with commerce.
Lincoln Festival of History Returns May 2026
Lincoln's Festival of History returns May 2-4, 2026, with Victorian prison tales, Anglo-Saxon brooches, and family activities across the city.
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Shakespeare Family Home on Heritage at Risk List
Hall's Croft, a Grade I-listed home linked to William Shakespeare's family, has been placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register after a car crash caused substantial damage.
Roger Moore Mystery at Sale's Surprising Stories Event
A Roger Moore mystery will be revealed at Sale's Surprising Stories event on June 12, with eyewitnesses claiming the James Bond star lived in Sale in the 1970s.
Britannia Hotels Responds to Metropole Hotel Calls
Britannia Hotels responds to MP Chris Webb's petition to restore Blackpool's Metropole Hotel to tourist use after five years housing asylum seekers, with plans under review.
Anglesey Abbey Seeks Photos for Anniversary Exhibition
Anglesey Abbey celebrates 100 years since Lord Fairhaven purchased the estate and 60 years with the National Trust. An outdoor exhibition will feature visitor photos from 1966 to today; the public is invited to submit images by May 10.
Birmingham pub Black Eagle closing after 130 years
The Black Eagle pub in Handsworth, dating back to 1895, will close on May 10, 2026. CAMRA calls it a 'huge loss' for the community and a rare historic interior.
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Secret Side of Spaghetti Junction: A Brummie Surprise
Discover the unexpected calm and beauty beneath Birmingham's iconic Spaghetti Junction, a concrete marvel with hidden green spaces.
Bournville Named Best Place to Live in Birmingham 2026
Bournville has been named the best place to live in Birmingham for 2026 by the Sunday Times, praised for its community spirit, green spaces, and proximity to Stirchley.
Kate Middleton Leads Somber ANZAC Day Wreath Laying
Catherine, Princess of Wales laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on ANZAC Day, honoring fallen Australian and New Zealand soldiers in a somber ceremony attended by hundreds.
Nostalgic Photos: Macclesfield and Bollington History
Explore enchanting archive images from Macclesfield and Bollington, featuring early 1900s cricket clubs, football teams, and historic mill views.
Pub Saved by Community Takes Step to Reopen
The Old Stags Head pub in Penn, Wolverhampton, saved from conversion into homes by locals, has applied for a new alcohol licence as it moves closer to reopening.
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Birmingham Museum Collection Centre: Hidden Treasure Trove
Explore the Birmingham Museum Collection Centre, a 3.7-acre warehouse holding 80% of the city's stored collections, from vintage cars to creepy taxidermy.
Nostalgic photos of lost Brummie pubs in new book
A new book by journalist Mike Critchley features 33 Brummie and Black Country pubs, many now closed. Includes classics like The Barton Arms and The Red Lion.
Petition for King Charles I Statue on Birmingham Roundabout
A petition on change.org seeks to install a statue of King Charles I on Kingstanding Circle, a roundabout in Birmingham adorned with Union Jack and St George's flags.
Digbeth Heritage at Risk: Expert Warns of HS2 Threat
A conservation expert warns that Digbeth's historic buildings face decay and demolition risks as HS2 development pressures mount, with developers buying sites and leaving them to deteriorate.
Ride+Stride 2026 for Diocese of Leicester Centenary
LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust invites participation in Ride+Stride 2026 on Sept 12, celebrating the Diocese of Leicester's centenary with sponsored visits to historic churches.
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Derbyshire Garden Exhibition and Book Launch at Belper Library
An exhibition and book titled 'Garden of Plenty' showcase a stunning 11-acre Derbyshire garden, featured on TV and open for charity, with photos taken over two years.
Historic 1590 West Midlands Pub Opens Its Doors
The Bell Inn in Willenhall, dating back to around 1590, offers rare public viewings. This historic pub survived the Great Fire of Willenhall and showcases original features from centuries past.
Macclesfield's Past: Rare Historical Photos from Archives
A collection of rare historical photographs from the Cheshire Archives showcases Macclesfield's rich heritage, from early 1900s golf links to medieval churches and Victorian schools.
Free Entry to UK Heritage Sites in Lottery Open Week
Hundreds of UK heritage sites and attractions, including National Trust properties and the Eden Project, are offering free entry and discounts during National Lottery Open Week from March 7 to 15, with savings on venues like Dover Castle.
Biddulph Grange Garden: A Stunning National Trust Site
Discover Biddulph Grange Garden, a National Trust property just 75 minutes from Birmingham, featuring Chinese pagodas, Egyptian courtyards, and family-friendly attractions.
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10 Hidden West Midlands Landmarks to Explore This Spring
Discover 10 lesser-known historical landmarks in the West Midlands, from Birmingham's Back to Backs to the Peace Pagoda, perfect for spring visits in 2026.
Victorian Reporter & Dinosaur Crafts in Lincoln
Lincoln Castle hosts a Victorian reporter experience during February half-term, while the Museum of Lincolnshire Life offers dinosaur crafts and a working 1857 printing press.
Historic Harvington Hall Reopens in West Midlands
The Grade I listed Elizabethan manor in Worcestershire reopens on February 14th with guided tours, priest hides, and a full events programme for visitors.
26 Quirky West Midlands Places That Leave a Lasting Legacy
Discover 26 cool and quirky locations across the West Midlands that create a profound and lasting impression on visitors, showcasing the region's unique character.
West Midlands National Trust Sites for Spring 2026
Discover six remarkable National Trust properties across the West Midlands where visitors can witness the first beautiful signs of spring emerging in 2026.
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Baddesley Clinton's Spring Snowdrop Spectacle to Draw Crowds
Baddesley Clinton, a historic moated manor house in Warwickshire, is set to attract spring visitors with its stunning snowdrop displays, supported by a new 10-year planting project.
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