Budget: Alcohol, tobacco and vape taxes rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.
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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.
Drink-Drive Limit Could Be Cut Across UK
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
Birmingham German Christmas Market 2025 Guide
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025, from festive stalls and live music to opening times and travel tips. Plan your visit today!
8 New Birmingham Food & Drink Venues for 2025
Discover Birmingham's hottest new restaurants and bars for 2025, from Dave's Hot Chicken to Cylla. Plan your next city centre visit and explore the vibrant food scene.
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.
Birmingham City's 62,000 seater stadium plans
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a new 62,000 capacity stadium, the centrepiece of a multi-billion pound Sports Quarter. See the stunning images and details.
Teacher fined for giving pupil alcohol and card
Science teacher Richard Pugh fined after giving a pupil a Christmas card signed with a kiss and a Malibu cocktail. The 41-year-old is now jobless and subject to a restraining order.
New Wolverhampton shop granted alcohol licence
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
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.
Woodgate Valley Country Park: Birmingham's Green Gem
Explore Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham - a stunning 450-acre green space perfect for dog walking, family days out and nature lovers. Discover the animal farm, café and walking trails.
Deadly Hangover Symptoms Need Urgent Medical Care
Government warns Brits about methanol poisoning symptoms that mimic hangovers. Learn the distinctive signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.
UK drivers face £875 Spain fines over new drink drive law
UK tourists driving in Spain face new £875 fines and criminal charges under proposed 0.2g/l alcohol limits. Experts warn even one drink could put you over. Learn the risks.
Birmingham's Top 9 Christmas Day Dinners 2025
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
Christmas Drink-Drive Warning as Limit to be Cut
Motorists are warned as the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is set to be lowered, mirroring Scotland's stricter rules. Experts urge zero alcohol if driving.
Society Birmingham: New Food Hall in City Centre
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
Woman hunted after Morrisons knifepoint robbery
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Birmingham's Top 9 Indian Restaurants for 2025 Revealed
Discover the nine Birmingham Indian restaurants celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025. Find your next perfect curry night in the city!
Foster's Lager Alcohol Content Reduced from 2026
Heineken UK confirms Foster's lager ABV will be reduced in 2026. Learn about the recipe change and the industry's call for an alcohol duty freeze.
Foster's Lager ABV reduced from February 2026
Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol content of Foster's lager from February 2026, citing duty reductions and health trends. Learn how this impacts taste and pricing.
Historic Birmingham pub site to become student flats
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation block on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The development aims to transform this prominent location.
Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
20mph limit planned for Birmingham accident blackspot
Birmingham Council proposes 20mph limits and bus gates for Vauxhall and Duddeston after 58 crashes in three years. Public consultation now open.
Bullring Chaos: Major Birmingham Road Closure Causes Gridlock
Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.
Vintage photos reveal Birmingham's lost shopping era
Vintage photographs reveal the golden age of Birmingham shopping, from bustling market stalls to grand department stores that defined a generation.
Birmingham's Alternative Christmas Markets Revealed
Explore Birmingham's unique alternative Christmas market scene beyond the Frankfurt market, featuring independent traders, artisan crafts and local makers in creative city venues.
Birmingham's Secret Garden Café With Stunning Views
Discover The Garden Room, Birmingham's most enchanting café oasis offering breathtaking views, artisan coffee and homemade cakes in a tranquil city centre sanctuary.
Birmingham's Roald Dahl Chocolate Factory Experience Opens
Discover Birmingham's spectacular new family attraction - an immersive Roald Dahl adventure bringing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to life like never before.
Rowley Regis alcohol thief jailed after Tesco spree
A persistent thief from Rowley Regis has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly stealing alcohol from a local Tesco supermarket, with his final crime captured on dramatic CCTV footage.
12 Birmingham Legends Who Shaped History
Discover the remarkable stories of 12 iconic figures from Birmingham who transformed industry, science, arts and society with their groundbreaking contributions.
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