?>From underground caverns to indie food tours and hands-on craft workshops, the West Midlands’ new Signature Experiences offer travellers a deeper, more creative way to explore Birmingham and the Black Country. THINK you know Birmingham and the Black Country? Think ag...
Read moreMy partner and I spent two nights at 25 Captain’s Walk in July, and I was impressed by the high standard. The block itself didn’t immediately inspire confidence, as the outside was a little tired and the corridor a touch unkempt. But stepping into number 25 revealed a different story. Inside, the one-bedroom apartment was immaculately clean and has a calm, contemporary feel. The furnishings were like new. Living room The bright, airy living space opens onto a furnished balcony with a sea view. It’s a little further away than I’d anticipated, but still lovely, and you can also look ou...
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?>Architectural records from 1668 have unearthed a previously unknown floorplan of a Blackfriars property, now identified to have been owned by Shakespeare. While the discovery resolves several clues in one puzzle, it also unlocks a new and tantalising mystery of its own. Professor Lucy Munr...
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?>When we arrived at Green Park, lanterns twinkled among gardens scented with rosemary and lemon. Although only 100 metres from a main road, down a pleasant, mostly shaded lane, it quickly felt laid-back and secluded. This is officially a two-star hotel that’s far more special. A cockerel ...
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?>This week I travelled from Wolverhampton to Nottingham by train. It was another example of how unreliable and uncomfortable rail travel can be. Not that I needed reminding. There was a second morning of disruptions yesterday as the network recovered from a 90‑second power outage. ...
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