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Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plans revealed

Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a revolutionary 62,000-capacity stadium, the 'Powerhouse', set to open by 2030. A £3bn project set to transform the city's skyline and become a global beacon for sport and entertainment.

Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike

Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.

Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury

Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.

Birmingham approves Druids Heath estate demolition

Birmingham City Council approves controversial plan to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out of their community.

Calabria's Festival-Led Village Revival

Discover how grassroots festivals celebrating local music, food and traditions are reversing depopulation trends and revitalising communities across Calabria, Italy's beautiful southern region.

Welsh town's £14m transformation begins

The former slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is set for a remarkable £14 million regeneration, creating new attractions and breathing fresh life into this Snowdonia gem while honouring its industrial heritage.

Birmingham Indoor Market faces uncertain future

The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.

Birmingham bus firework attack: Nine arrested

Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.

UK Launches Search for Town of Culture 2027

The government launches a nationwide search for England's next Town of Culture, focusing on communities that feel excluded from Britain's cultural narrative. Winning locations will receive funding and recognition to boost local arts and regeneration.

Bradford wins UK City of Culture 2025 title

Bradford has triumphed in the prestigious UK City of Culture competition, securing the coveted title for 2025 and beating county rivals Durham in the final round.

Man Utd's 90,000-seat stadium plans revealed

Exclusive insight into Manchester United's ambitious plans to either build a spectacular new 90,000-capacity stadium or radically redevelop Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe leading the charge for Northern regeneration.

Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama

Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.

Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.

Man Utd seek government funding for new stadium

Exclusive: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ambitious vision for a state-of-the-art Old Trafford replacement gains political momentum as Manchester United explore groundbreaking funding options.

Man Utd's Billion-Pound Stadium Vision Unveiled

Exclusive details emerge about Manchester United's potential new 90,000-seat stadium as Sir Jim Ratcliffe leads ambitious regeneration project that could transform Old Trafford and the surrounding area.

London's Bishopsgate Set for Major Office Development

A significant new office development in the heart of London's financial district has received planning permission, promising to reshape the City's skyline while addressing modern workplace demands.

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