Solihull pub cancels New Year's Eve party
The Blue Bell Cider House in Earlswood cancels its New Year's Eve event due to low ticket sales. Patrons suggest the music lineup was misjudged for the local demographic. Full refunds offered.
The Blue Bell Cider House in Earlswood cancels its New Year's Eve event due to low ticket sales. Patrons suggest the music lineup was misjudged for the local demographic. Full refunds offered.
The historic Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has reopened after a temporary closure due to a water leak. Locals celebrate the return of the 390-year-old community hub just in time for New Year's festivities.
The 390-year-old Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has been forced to close temporarily due to a water leak from the neighbouring Penn Golf Course. The team is working to resolve the issue. Read for updates.
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.
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.
A headstone in a Birmingham cemetery bearing only the word 'Mother' sparks an online mystery. Discover the theories about the young mum's unmarked grave.
Birmingham Council plans new traffic calming on Cranes Park Road in Sheldon. The scheme, part of a wider plan to prioritise people over cars, includes a refuge island and mini-roundabout. Have your say in the consultation.
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.
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.
Admiral Taverns has invested £100 million, acquiring 21 pubs from RedCat. The expansion includes a site in Birmingham as the chain eyes 2,000 pubs. Read the full list.
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.
Discover Charles Dickens' deep connection to Birmingham, where he first performed A Christmas Carol in 1853, and how the city's spirit continues to inspire local journalism today.
The Crown and Anchor pub in Chesterfield raised £1,953.75 for Ashgate Hospice in memory of Jill Parsley. The community event featured free live music and a raffle. Read more about this heartwarming story of local charity work.
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 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.
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.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
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.
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.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
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.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
A new pop-up shop showcasing work by Solihull College students has opened at Resorts World Birmingham. Gallery in the Glass offers unique art until January 14.
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.
From 'moms' to the No. 11 bus, can you pass the ultimate Birmingham identity test? Discover the 16 rites of passage that prove you're a proper local.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
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.