Energy bills rising by £3 from January 2026
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1, 2026, adding £3 to typical bills. Discover the reasons and potential government support in our guide.
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1, 2026, adding £3 to typical bills. Discover the reasons and potential government support in our guide.
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.
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.
New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millions of O2 customers must act before Saturday to avoid £30 annual bill hike. Learn how to cancel penalty-free and save money on your mobile contract.
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.
Martin Lewis condemns O2's plan to raise bills by up to £30 annually from April 2026, affecting 15 million customers. Discover your rights and options now.
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.
Millions of TalkTalk customers face a £48 annual bill increase from April 2026. Learn how this mid-contract rise affects you and discover fixed-price alternatives.
Millions of TalkTalk broadband customers face a £4 monthly price increase, adding £48 annually. New Ofcom rules mean hikes are now in 'pounds and pence'. #Broadband #CostOfLiving
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.
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.
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.
Millions of O2, EE and Virgin Media customers will see fixed price increases on their mobile and broadband bills from April 2026. Discover how much more you'll pay.
A festive review of Wetherspoons' Christmas menu reveals a surprising omission in their roast dinner. Discover if this budget-friendly option delivers holiday cheer.
Wetherspoons has launched its 2025 Christmas menu with new festive items, but some favourites are missing and prices have increased by 16%. Available until December 31.
The Weoley Castle in Birmingham has reopened after a huge six-figure refurbishment, creating five new jobs and offering pints from £2.80. Discover the new look today!
Wetherspoons confirms five new pub openings in Bristol, Croydon, Stockton-on-Tees, Beaconsfield and Wetherby by 2026. Discover the full expansion plans and locations.
Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to switch providers after mid-contract price hikes. One Brit saved £459 yearly following his advice. Learn how to exercise your rights and save.
Tesco faces backlash over 'disgusting' £12 price for Quality Street tins ahead of Christmas. Shoppers in Newton Abbot express outrage. Discover the full story and public reaction.
Vodafone and Three confirm steeper mid-contract price rises for new customers from April 2026. Discover the new rates and how to find fixed-price deals.
We tried Wetherspoons' new festive Big Cheese burgers. The plant-based and chicken options left us underwhelmed. Would you order them again?
The British Institute of Innkeeping warns 35% of pubs could close without immediate government intervention in the Autumn Budget. Urgent tax cuts are needed.
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.
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.