Wetherspoons boss warns of alcohol duty hike threat
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.
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Historic Erdington Pub The Red Lion Gets New Owners
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.
Teen charged with murder of Yassin Alama in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Yassin Alama, who was fatally stabbed in Handsworth. The accused will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Man banned after car rolls into pub wall
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
UK Pubs Under Threat: Publicans Plead for Budget Help
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.
Teen suffers life-changing injuries in Birmingham stabbing
A teenage male has suffered suspected life-changing injuries following a stabbing after a social football game on the Aston University campus. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two teens arrested after Birmingham stabbing
Two teenagers arrested, one for murder, after 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information.
Birmingham rejects student flats on historic pub site
Birmingham Council refuses 263-bed student block on former Golden Eagle pub site over heritage concerns. Discover the full story behind the decision.
Grade II Listed Shropshire Pub Up for Sale
The Bull, a historic 17th Century pub in the desirable Rodington village, is set for auction on December 10 with a £235,000+ guide price. Discover this unique investment opportunity.
New Wetherspoon pub in Spain, three hours from Birmingham
JD Wetherspoon is opening its first European pub at Alicante airport in January 2026. The 'Castell de Santa Barbera' will serve British classics and Spanish dishes. Read more.
Police appeal after Wolverhampton street stabbing
Police are appealing for help to identify two men after a disorder on Staveley Road, Wolverhampton, left one man with serious injuries. Six arrests have been made.
Historic Talbot pub to rebuild collapsed garden wall
The Talbot in Kempsey applies to rebuild a collapsed brick wall in its beer garden, damaged by ivy and a tree stump, to ensure public safety and preserve the Grade II listed building.
Beloved Birmingham Cafe Closes After Owner's Death
The Old Dresser Cafe in Smethwick will close permanently following the tragic death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer aged 52. Read the emotional story behind this community loss.
Historic Shropshire Pub for Auction at £235k
The Bull, a 17th-century Grade II-listed pub in Rodington, is set for auction on 10 December. Discover this unique investment opportunity in the West Midlands.
Wetherspoons opens first European pub in Spain
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
Tributes for Yassin Alama, 19, stabbed in Birmingham
Heartbreaking tributes have been left at the spot where 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth. Police are searching for a 17-year-old in connection.
Wetherspoons Christmas menu launches with two items axed
JD Wetherspoon unveils its festive menu for 2025, featuring new dishes and meal deals. Discover what's new and which two popular items won't be returning this Christmas season.
Birmingham's Old Dresser Cafe to close after owner's death
The Old Dresser Cafe in Bearwood is closing permanently following the death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer. The popular spot served British and Polish cuisine.
West Midlands Pub's Perfect Christmas Atmosphere
Discover why The Lyttelton Arms in Stourbridge delivers the ultimate festive experience with its Christmas menu and twinkly atmosphere. Plan your visit today!
Wetherspoons opens surprise pub at University of Birmingham
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
24-hour casino approved despite crime and harm warnings
Sandwell Council approves 24-hour casino operation on Bearwood Road despite police warnings of increased crime and public health concerns about significant harm to community.
Wetherspoons to open 8 new UK pubs in 2026
Wetherspoons announces eight new pub locations for 2026, including a unique partnership with the University of Birmingham's student union bar. Discover the full expansion plans.
MP urges Government rethink on Birmingham bombings inquiry
MP Liam Byrne urges the Government to reconsider its rejection of a public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings that killed 21. Victims' families demand truth and justice.
Bearwood off-licence plan prompts safety complaints
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
Wolverhampton pub's £383k Grandstand transformation
The Merry Boys Inn in Wolverhampton is undergoing a major £383,000 refurbishment, transforming into a Grandstand sports pub. Reopening December 10 with big screens and new menu.
Murder probe after Handsworth Wood stabbing
A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Handsworth Wood. Police urge witnesses to come forward as a murder investigation is launched.
Murder probe after fatal stabbing in Handsworth Wood
A murder investigation is underway after a man was fatally stabbed on Hutton Road in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information following the incident on Sunday evening.
Stonegate considers sale of 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce, explores a potential £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs to tackle its £3bn debt. Discover the impact on Birmingham venues.
Police probe after man attacked outside Wolverhampton pub
A man was rushed to hospital after an assault on Lichfield Street in Wolverhampton city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses to the Saturday night incident.
DPD vans cause parking chaos in Bearwood
Frustrated Bearwood residents claim DPD vans are taking over their street overnight, leaving permit holders without parking spaces. Sandwell Council responds.
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