Whitbread sells nine Premier Inn hotels for £89m
Hospitality giant Whitbread sells nine Premier Inn hotels to Londonmetric for £89m, part of a wider £250m-£300m property strategy to fund expansion and conversions. Read the full details.
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Planners rule on 10-bed HMO in former Willenhall pub
Walsall Council's planning committee meets to decide the future of the former Falcon Inn in Willenhall. A petition with 375 signatures opposes the 10-bed HMO conversion. Read the latest.
Birmingham pub promises 'instant ban' after vandalism
The Bournbrook Inn in Stirchley pledges an instant ban after toilets were graffitied just days after a fresh paint job. Staff call the act 'deflating and defeating'.
Nechells warehouse could become spa and wellness centre
Plans submitted to convert a Nechells industrial unit into a health and wellbeing complex with a spa, snooker hall and cafe, creating 14 jobs. Read the full details.
Homeless turned away from paid hotel booking in -6C freeze
Two homeless men were refused entry to a Manchester Holiday Inn despite a paid booking as temperatures hit -6C. The 'inhumane' act sparks outrage and accusations of discrimination.
Holiday Inn Rapist Jailed for 12 Years in Birmingham
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping two women and assaulting a third. Judge branded him a 'dangerous' and 'unrepentant' offender.
Holiday Inn rapist jailed for 12 years after attacks
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
Leek man assaults two women and headbutts police sergeant
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
Black Sabbath pub car park blocked by Birmingham council
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Former Wolverhampton M&S to be converted into 71 flats
Plans to transform Wolverhampton's empty Marks & Spencer into over 70 apartments get green light. The historic Dudley Street store closed last year after nearly a century.
Midlands 'Pub of the Year' Closes After 174 Years
The award-winning Druid Inn in Birchover serves its final pint tonight after 174 years. Owners and locals are 'gutted' by the sudden closure. Read the full story and share your memories.
Birmingham pub's 'spotty bottoms' free pint game
The Bournbrook Inn in Stirchley is running a quirky 'Spotty Bottoms Monday' promotion. Eagle-eyed customers who spot a mark at the bottom of their glass win a free beer. Find out how to claim.
Historic Ramsbury shop from 1794 to become a house
A Wiltshire village shop that served the community for over 230 years is set for a final farewell as plans are submitted to convert the Grade II listed building into living accommodation. Read the full story.
Dreamy Cotswold Cottage Perfect for New Year Breaks
Discover The Cider Press in Tirley, a stunning barn conversion with a hot tub and wood burner, ideal for a post-Christmas retreat in the Cotswolds countryside.
Cotswold Hot Tub Cottage: A Dreamy January Retreat
Discover The Cider Press, a stunning barn conversion in the Cotswolds with a hot tub and wood burner. Perfect for a peaceful January getaway, just an hour from Birmingham.
Castle Vale family home could become five-bed HMO
A proposal to turn a 4-bed semi-detached house on Morar Close into a House in Multiple Occupation for five people has been submitted. The application highlights low local HMO density and aims to meet housing demand.
Grandad dies after alleged pub punch in Leicestershire
David Darke died days after an alleged attack outside The Crown Inn. Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the family's tribute.
Murder probe after man dies following pub assault
A murder investigation is underway after David Darke, 66, died from a head injury sustained in an alleged punch outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. Police urge witnesses.
Four bungalows planned for disused Worcestershire pub car park
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
Former Walsall newspaper offices to become apartments
Plans submitted to convert historic Walsall Observer offices into four one-bed flats. Decision expected February 2026. Read the latest on this Bridge Street development.
Empty Sports Direct transformed into hotel and gym
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
New HMO bid for Hagley Road shop after cramped plans rejected
Fresh plans submitted to convert a Smethwick shop into a five-bed HMO after Sandwell Council slammed previous 'inadequate' proposals for 14 people. Read the latest.
New hotel and shops for Wolverhampton's former Sports Direct
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Blackpool restaurant loses fight to keep conservatory
The Eating Inn Steakhouse in Blackpool has had its latest planning application refused. The council says the extension harms the Promenade's character. Read the full story.
£6k-a-month loft in former Leamington Spa factory
A 19th-century former printworks in Leamington Spa has been transformed into a stunning New York-style loft apartment, now renting for £6,000 per month. Discover its incredible hidden features.
Mystery firm to move into converted Victorian manor house
A deteriorating 19th-century manor house near Leominster gets planning approval for conversion into offices and on-call accommodation for a secretive local business.
Hidden luxury loft in 'derelict' factory costs £6k a month
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
Premier Inn Debuts Limited-Edition Sleepwear for Charity
Premier Inn launches its first-ever pyjama range, with all profits going to GOSH Charity. New research reveals a third of Brits enjoy up to five 'pyjama days' a month.
Historic Bearwood Club to Become Housing After Approval
A century-old former working men's club in Smethwick, which fell into administration, will be transformed into townhouses and flats. Council planners approved the scheme despite parking concerns.
Empty Bearwood club approved for housing without parking
Sandwell Council approves plans to convert the historic Corks Social Club into homes, despite highways officers calling the lack of parking 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
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