TV Licence detector vans could lead to £1,000 fines
Households across the Midlands are warned as TV Licensing deploys detection vans. With the fee set to rise, evaders face prosecution and fines of up to £1,000. Check if you need a licence.
Households across the Midlands are warned as TV Licensing deploys detection vans. With the fee set to rise, evaders face prosecution and fines of up to £1,000. Check if you need a licence.
A Kingstanding restaurant could lose its licence after two illegal workers were found in the kitchen. The Home Office cites 'clear labour exploitation' and unpaid fines.
Harborne Kitchen, a celebrated Michelin guide restaurant in Birmingham, has closed permanently, shocking diners. Find out the details and customer reactions.
The popular restaurant chain TGI Fridays has collapsed into administration, leading to the immediate closure of 14 sites in England. Over 450 jobs are lost, but 33 locations remain open. Full list of closures inside.
LEON restaurant chain is shutting 20 high street branches, blaming business rates and costs. The chain will now focus on airports and train stations. See the full list of closures.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall has its licence revoked after repeated late-night lock-ins. Ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara pleads for a chance to sell the struggling business. Read the full story.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit comments to East Devon Council.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit representations to East Devon District Council.
East Herts Surfacing Limited applies to run up to 3 lorries from a Buntingford yard. Residents have 21 days to submit representations to the Traffic Commissioner.
TGI Fridays has shut 16 UK restaurants permanently, resulting in over 450 job losses. A rescue deal saves 33 other sites. Get the full story on the chain's administration.
A major UK restaurant chain has closed 16 sites, resulting in 456 job losses. See the full list of affected locations and details of the administration deal.
TGI Fridays has entered administration, leading to the immediate closure of 16 UK restaurants and hundreds of job losses. Discover the full list of affected locations and the details of the rescue deal.
TGI Fridays UK has closed 16 restaurants after entering administration, resulting in 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites and 1,384 jobs. Read the full story.
TGI Fridays has permanently closed 16 restaurants across the UK, resulting in 456 redundancies. See the full list of affected locations and the future of the chain.
Family restaurant chain TGI Fridays shuts 16 UK outlets immediately after entering administration, with 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites. Read the full story.
Market Street Service Station Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage on Budleigh Salterton's High Street. Residents have until January 28, 2026, to submit representations.
Barbican Restaurants Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 8am to 1am daily at Mama Rumba on Plymouth's Barbican. Residents have 28 days to submit representations.
UK drivers must update DVLA details or face a £1,000 fine ahead of the 2026 digital driving licence rollout. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander hails the change as a 'game changer' for ID.
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can secure a free TV licence, saving £174.50. Learn how to apply in 16 minutes before the April price hike.
Aluna, the popular Pan Asian restaurant and cocktail bar in Birmingham's Mailbox, has closed its doors permanently. Owners cite rising operational costs. Read the full story.
A Birmingham restaurant and cocktail bar has been shut down after a man died from a head injury following an alleged attack outside. Police have charged a man with manslaughter.
The Labour government has shelved plans to give free TV licences to benefit claimants. Find out why the policy was dropped and what it means for the licence fee.
The iconic Hard Rock Café in Manchester has temporarily closed its doors after a quarter of a century. Discover the future plans for this legendary music-themed venue.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed for administration protection, gaining 10 days to secure a buyer and prevent the collapse of up to 20 restaurants. 2000 jobs are at stake.
Guernsey motorists who have their licence revoked must now retake their driving test. The law change, approved by the States, updates legislation for hazardous and drug driving offences.
Rudy's Pizza is expanding in Birmingham with a fourth restaurant set to open on Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield early this year. Discover the details.
Dudley Council's taxi committee has stripped licences from private hire drivers for serious offences including driving bans and failing to declare convictions. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Motorists renewing their driving licence at the Post Office face a 50% surcharge compared to the online fee. Learn how to avoid the extra cost and a potential £1000 fine.
Amore Pizzeria in Moseley, hailed as Birmingham's best, shuts temporarily for a major refurbishment. The popular BYOB spot promises new cocktails, breakfast, and Neapolitan dishes.
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana is expanding in Birmingham, opening a fourth site in Sutton Coldfield. The highly-rated chain is hiring for the new venue on Birmingham Road.