Birmingham pub shut after violent Christmas brawl
A Kingstanding pub has been forced to close over Christmas after a violent fight involving weapons erupted after hours. Police secured a 28-day licence suspension.
A Kingstanding pub has been forced to close over Christmas after a violent fight involving weapons erupted after hours. Police secured a 28-day licence suspension.
A man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene of a collision on the B4380 near Much Wenlock. Police appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Families faced festive misery as The White Horse in Balsall Common closed unexpectedly on Christmas Day due to major technical issues. Boss apologises and promises refunds.
Families were left disappointed and hungry after a Midlands pub descended into 'utter chaos' on Christmas Day, with a kitchen closure and no service. Read the full story and the manager's apology.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
The Greenwood pub in Chelmsley Wood issued a polite social media notice about customer behaviour, stressing that good manners, not shouting, ensures quicker service. Read the full story.
Wetherspoons is launching a huge January sale across over 600 pubs, with prices starting from 99p on drinks and food deals. The sale runs from January 2nd to 15th. Discover the bargains.
A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.
Sarah, 44, adopted her son and daughter through Adoption Focus. She shares her story to support The Long Wait campaign, highlighting the 18-month average wait for children to find a family.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Simon Appleby, 40, stole over £100,000 from a vulnerable Shropshire woman, making the final payment as she lay dying. Read the shocking details of this 'shameful' breach of trust.
A major incident was declared after a canal breach created a huge sinkhole, swallowing two narrowboats in Whitchurch. Onlookers described a scene reminiscent of the Titanic. Read the full story.
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
A massive sinkhole has caused a major incident on the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. Ten people were rescued. Avoid the area.
Dramatic footage captured a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch. A major incident was declared, with three boats lost and over 50 firefighters responding. No injuries reported.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
A major incident was declared in Shropshire after a huge sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing three narrowboats. Emergency services evacuated residents with no casualties reported. Read the latest update.
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's biggest online auction raised £6,774 for the Tiny Lives Appeal, funding neonatal unit improvements. Support the cause at yshospitalscharity.org/tinylives.
A major incident in Whitchurch after a canal bank collapse creates a 50m sinkhole, trapping three boats. Emergency services respond. No injuries reported.
A major incident is ongoing in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a significant sinkhole and landslip affected the canal. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Stay away from the area.
A major incident has been declared in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a sinkhole opened on a canal. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area.
Emergency services have declared a major incident in Shropshire after a landslip and sinkhole opened on a canal in Whitchurch. Residents are urged to avoid the area.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
Jamie Henderson-Jones, 26, sentenced for fracturing PC's eye socket in a violent assault in Shropshire. Read the full court details and police statement.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
A stunning rainbow light phenomenon, visible for just ten minutes a year, illuminated a Neolithic burial chamber in Shropshire at the winter solstice. See the incredible photos.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.