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Wetherspoons Expands with 8 New Pubs, Including Birmingham Student Union

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.

Birmingham's Acci: The WWII Trauma Centre That Changed Medicine

Birmingham's Acci: The WWII Trauma Centre Legacy

Explore the remarkable history of Birmingham Accident Hospital, the world's first trauma centre that treated Blitz victims and pioneered emergency care. Discover its lasting impact.

Stonegate Pubs: 1,000 Slug & Lettuce Sites Could Be Sold

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.

Bristol's Crucial Role in Saving Magna Carta in 1216

How Bristol Saved Magna Carta in 1216

Discover how Bristol Castle became the unlikely birthplace of Magna Carta's revival in 1216, saving the historic document that shaped modern democracy. Explore this pivotal moment in British history.

Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub site set for 16-storey student block

16-storey student block planned for Birmingham pub site

Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.

Birmingham's Golden Eagle Pub Site Set for 16-Storey Student Block

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.

Ingatestone Station's Hidden Heroes: 10 Years of Community Pride

Ingatestone Station's 10 Years of Community Pride

Discover how Robert Fletcher and the Friends of Ingatestone Station have spent a decade preserving local history and beautifying this Essex station. Listen to the full interview on Phoenix FM!

Birmingham's 5 Most Notorious Pubs: Legends of the UK's Roughest Boozers

Birmingham's 5 Most Notorious Pubs Revealed

Discover the five legendary Birmingham pubs named among the UK's roughest in a viral X thread. These closed boozers, from the West End Bar to the Monkey House, have stories to tell.

Step Inside History: Dover's Rare Cavell Van Opens to Public for Limited Time

See Edith Cavell's Historic Van in Dover

Discover the remarkable story of Edith Cavell through her restored railway carriage in Dover. Book now for this exclusive opportunity to experience a moving piece of First World War history.

Historic Cavell Van Makes Emotional Return to Dover for Remembrance

Cavell Van Returns to Dover for Remembrance

Dover's historic Cavell Van, a WWI ambulance vehicle, returns for a poignant Remembrance event after extensive restoration, honouring wartime nurses and local heritage.

Birmingham Pub's Bold Stand: 'No More Stag and Hen Parties' Policy Goes Viral

Birmingham pub bans stag and hen parties

The Old Crown in Digbeth takes a firm stance against disruptive large groups, implementing a ban on stag and hen parties that's winning praise from locals and setting a new standard for pub culture.

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