Yolk fast food chain collapses, shuts UK restaurants
The 'fine fast food' chain Yolk has entered administration, closing three London sites and accumulating debts of nearly £1.7 million. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
The 'fine fast food' chain Yolk has entered administration, closing three London sites and accumulating debts of nearly £1.7 million. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
McDonald's in King's Norton reopens with a 'Convenience of the Future' redesign, featuring new tech and layout for a better customer experience. Discover the changes!
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.
Birmingham's Bullring sees major retail shifts as White Stuff returns to Grand Central after a year's absence, while Muffin Break makes way for SushiDog. Discover the latest shopping updates.
Popular UK restaurant chain The Coconut Tree enters administration, putting jobs at risk across its nine locations due to an unpaid £1.6 million tax bill to HMRC.
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
A Birmingham driving instructor was forced to cancel £252 worth of lessons after the A34 Birchfield Underpass closure caused major traffic chaos. Read how the flooding impacted local business and commuters.
Syer Hair & Beauty, a family-run salon for four decades, has closed at the Gracechurch Centre. Read the story behind this local landmark's final chapter.
Jalali's Bangladeshi restaurant in Aldergate has been crowned West Midlands Restaurant of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Bangladesh Caterers Association awards.
Birmingham's iconic Fallout Clothing, a staple since 1996, opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Martineau Place. Discover this music merchandise hub turned community space.
Muffin Break has closed its Bullring cafe after 11 years, making way for SushiDog to open in January 2026. Discover the full story behind the change.
Outdoor retailer Trespass is closing its Southampton store in March 2026, following recent closures in Watford and Ipswich. Discover the impact on the UK high street.
Tesco Bank announces closure of its Clubcard Pay+ and Round Up accounts from April 2026. Customers advised to move funds and continue earning points with standard Clubcard.
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
The 1920s Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley reopens as Empress African Restaurant on November 22, bringing modern Nigerian cuisine and culture to Birmingham.
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.
Severe disruption on M5 near Bristol as overturned vehicle blocks carriageway, causing extensive delays and traffic chaos during Friday rush hour.
Discover Chuku's, Birmingham's first Nigerian tapas restaurant, bringing vibrant West African flavours and contemporary dining to the city's historic Jewellery Quarter.
Emergency services rushed to a serious multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound between junctions 5 and 6, leaving three people with life-threatening injuries and causing major traffic disruption across the West Midlands.
Multiple schools across Birmingham are closing early today as security measures intensify for Aston Villa's crucial European fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with police warning of potential disruptions.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.
Frustration mounts in a UK community as vital bridge repairs face significant delays, forcing lengthy detours and disrupting daily life while vinyl record sales hit remarkable highs.
The renowned homeware and tiles specialist Fired Earth enters administration, triggering immediate closure of all UK showrooms and putting jobs at risk across the country.
Emergency services rushed to the M40 in Oxfordshire after a multi-vehicle collision left four people requiring hospital treatment and caused extensive traffic delays during Friday evening rush hour.
M&S confirms permanent closure of its Birmingham city centre store, leaving another empty unit in the struggling retail district just 18 months after opening.
Severe disruption on the M6 in the Midlands following a serious collision between junctions 12 and 13, with emergency services on scene and motorists facing lengthy delays during Thursday morning rush hour.
A serious multi-vehicle collision involving multiple lorries has closed the M6 in both directions near Birmingham, leaving one man with life-threatening injuries and causing major travel disruption across the Midlands.