Staffordshire Named Britain's Cosiest Pub Region
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.
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.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
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.
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the iconic Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Read the full story and reactions from local councillors.
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Primark slashes prices by up to 50% on clothing, nightwear and homeware. Get festive party outfits and cosy pyjamas at bargain prices before the official Boxing Day sales begin.
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.
Amazon cuts prices on major PS5 and Xbox Series X games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. Secure last-minute Christmas gifts with guaranteed delivery by December 25.
Major changes from January 1, 2026, will restrict the new car models available in Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. Find out how this impacts your next vehicle purchase.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
J D Wetherspoon confirms its first European pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, opens at Alicante-Elche Airport on January 29, serving UK favourites and Spanish tapas to British holidaymakers.
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Flexispot's Power Swivel Rocker Recliner is £80 off until Dec 25. Shoppers praise its stain-resistant fabric and 'good back support' for post-work winding down.
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
British pubs warn of soaring bills and closures as a £150 million business rates increase looms. Industry leaders call for urgent government support to save local pubs.
A Vinted expert reveals how a friendly, non-salesy message to users who favourite items can increase sales by 30-50%. Discover the free strategy that's transforming second-hand selling.
A man in his 20s was stabbed at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Kennedy's, a new family-owned pub, has opened in Moseley, offering live sports, music, and classic British food. Discover the revived community local now!
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Asda's £1bn IT system transition caused severe disruption, pushing its recovery timeline back by six months. CEO Allan Leighton calls the sales slump 'self-inflicted'. Read the full analysis.
Kennedy's Pub opens its doors in Moseley, Birmingham, offering live sport, music, and classic food. Visit the new community hub from Friday 28th November.
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
Admiral Taverns acquires 21 pubs, including the historic Red Lion in Erdington. The 1899 pub, famed for its tiled bar, secures its community future. Read more.
Publicans across the South West warn of a 'critical tipping point' for pubs, urging government action on business rates and taxes in the Autumn Budget to prevent widespread closures.