Contactless travel expands to 50 UK train stations
Major upgrade brings tap-in tap-out travel to 50 stations including Stansted and Southend airports from December 14. No more ticket queues - just use your bank card or phone!
Major upgrade brings tap-in tap-out travel to 50 stations including Stansted and Southend airports from December 14. No more ticket queues - just use your bank card or phone!
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.
Discover why The Lyttelton Arms in Stourbridge delivers the ultimate festive experience with its Christmas menu and twinkly atmosphere. Plan your visit today!
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.
easyJet announces two new summer routes from Birmingham Airport for 2026, connecting the Midlands to the Scottish Highlands and French Riviera. Book your flights now!
Blue Islands airline enters liquidation, cancelling all flights including a new direct route from East Midlands Airport to Guernsey. Passengers advised on next steps.
Cardiff Airport secures first direct Wales-Canada flights since 2008 with new WestJet service to Toronto starting May 2026. Boosting tourism and trade links.
UK travellers flying to the EU risk huge fines for carrying meat or dairy products like Boots meal deal sandwiches. Learn the rules to avoid prosecution.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Wingstop launches its first Sheffield restaurant in Meadowhall's Oasis Dining Quarter, offering bold flavours to thousands of Yorkshire customers. Discover the new menu today!
Discover the 9 best restaurants for Christmas Day dinner in Birmingham 2025. From traditional feasts to gourmet menus, book your perfect festive celebration now!
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended monorail wait times during peak hours due to essential maintenance. Plan your journey and allow extra time until February 2026.
A massive explosion near Argentina's main international airport injures 15 and causes major flight disruption. Shocking footage captures the fireball and mushroom cloud.
Eastern Airways cancels all flights, severing vital air links to the Scottish town of Wick. The fastest route to London is now a 15-hour train journey. Find out more.
Alicante Airport is undergoing a massive £1.1 billion renovation to handle British tourists after the EU's new Entry-Exit System. Discover the new tech and facilities.
Wayne Hassall, 59, has been sentenced to 28 months for a 2021 sexual assault on a girl at his Cheshire farm. He fled to the Philippines before being arrested at Manchester Airport. Read the full story.
Birmingham Airport's free monorail will operate a reduced one-shuttle service until February 2026 for essential maintenance. Passengers advised to allow extra time.
Discover the nine Birmingham Indian restaurants celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025. Find your next perfect curry night in the city!
Birmingham's highest restaurant, Orelle, has relaunched as 24 Stories with a new Brummie-inspired menu. Celebrities attended the launch of the 24th-floor venue boasting panoramic city views.
Birmingham's highest restaurant, Orelle, has relaunched as 24 Stories with a new Brummie-inspired menu. Celebrities attended the launch. Discover the new dishes and panoramic views.
Jet2 announces new flights from Gatwick Airport to 29 sunshine destinations, creating over 300 jobs. Discover the routes and start planning your 2026 holiday today!
Discover the finest country pubs in the West Midlands for a luxurious, stress-free Christmas Day. Enjoy festive menus and idyllic settings for a memorable family celebration.
Ryanair passengers must now use digital boarding passes via the app. Printed passes are no longer accepted. Learn how to check-in and avoid extra fees.
The 1920s Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley reopens as Empress African Restaurant on November 22, bringing modern Nigerian cuisine and culture to Birmingham.
The Northern Belle, dubbed Britain's poshest train, is bringing a new era of luxury rail travel to Birmingham with seven carriages of 1930s elegance and fine dining experiences.
Discover Chuku's, Birmingham's first Nigerian tapas restaurant, bringing vibrant West African flavours and contemporary dining to the city's historic Jewellery Quarter.
Walsall is set to welcome an exciting new rooftop street food venue with panoramic views, transforming the town's culinary scene and creating new jobs.
Discover the UK's most popular dining destinations as new data reveals the hottest food spots trending across the country, from London gems to regional favourites.
Discover 15 vibrant destinations offering winter sun escapes from Birmingham Airport. From Canarian warmth to Caribbean luxury, beat the cold with our expert travel guide.
Discover how Birmingham's historic St Philip's Cathedral churchyard, affectionately known as Pigeon Park, has become the city's hottest new alfresco dining spot with the arrival of The Lunch Club's street food market.