https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-68414524

Although it will never be the same as the original pub, it is refreshing to see greedy land grabbers being held accountable for their actions every once in a while.

BBC News

Crooked House: Owners of wonky pub ordered to rebuild

An enforcement order requires the building to be built back to what it was prior to the fire.

Fantastic news!

There are early reports of a fire that broke out this morning in another historic Black Country Pub.

This time at the Greyhound and Punchbowl inn at Bilston. Originally a 16th century house known as 'Stowheath manor'.

News has only broken locally on social media so I can confirm little at this time, these photos were taken around 4am.

The incredibly talented composer Albert Schofield, that writes the fantastic music for my channel, has composed a tune in remembrance of the events of today. I hope this piece will prove popular.

While a sad day, we must remember there will be more days like this to come. We must not forget. Or forgive.

https://youtu.be/qTbc0vdpl3Q?si=pcoue874WH7aj_D6

YouTube

Sycamore Gap's Lament

In the early hours of this morning, the 28th of September 2023, the iconic and beloved Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall was cut down in a malicious act of of destruction. This song, composed by Albert Schofield, is dedicated to the tree.

A man (44), and a woman (34) have been arrested for conspiracy to commit arson in relation to the destruction of the Crooked House Pub.

The pair have not been named, but for those who have been following the story this is very encouraging, especially when you compare the listed ages to certain people who you might have previously suspected.

The future of the pub is still uncertain, though the site has been cleared and the bricks, collected, cleaned, and loaded up for storage until a way forward has been agreed.

Incredibly sad news today as one of Britain’s most iconic trees on Hadrian’s Wall is deliberately felled in the night.

Clearly planned, as the tree was spray painted and then taken down with a chainsaw.

Did a bunch of awful people just do this for the sake of pointless destruction? Perhaps. But this comes at a time when there’s an increasing number of ‘random accidents’ and mysterious acts of vandalism and arson destroying iconic and historic sites across the country, such as the Crooked House in Staffordshire.