Award-winning Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral performs with pianist Kasparas Mikužis in Harrogate on January 18. The concert launches the 60th anniversary season of Harrogate International Festivals.
The Hope & Champion at Beaconsfield Services, dubbed the UK's most controversial pub due to its M40 location, has permanently closed. Read the full story on the closure and the road safety debate it sparked.
The inaugural Caledonian Sleeper service departs Birmingham International for Inverness on January 15. Travel overnight to Scotland's epic landscapes from £84. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Pub giant Wetherspoons is launching its first international venue at Alicante Airport in Spain next month. The move marks the start of a major overseas expansion for the UK chain.
A multi-million pound NHS scheme training international doctors in Birmingham has been shut down after a review found unfair pay and governance failures. Plus, Birmingham was the UK's top moving destination in 2025.
The Prince of Wales pub in West Bromwich, shut down after a violent incident involving an unlicensed bouncer, has applied for a new licence. Read the full story on the hearing and community reaction.
The Bournbrook Inn in Stirchley pledges an instant ban after toilets were graffitied just days after a fresh paint job. Staff call the act 'deflating and defeating'.
A Staffordshire pub outlines three key demands to save UK pubs from an 'unfair tax burden' as the government hints at a budget U-turn on business rates. Support your local.
A retired businessman slams Greene King for ignoring his fully-funded plan to save The Oddfellows Arms in Redditch, a historic pub closed since 2023. Read his story.
CCTV captures the moment a snowman was swiped from The Potter pub in Longton. Pub management appeals for its safe return after the festive theft caused a social media stir.
We visited The Woodpecker pub in Birmingham after hearing negative reviews. Discover why first impressions can be misleading and what we really found inside.
The Rose Villa Tavern in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter stays open during Storm Goretti, offering a warm haven and 30% off comfort food. A beacon of community spirit in the snow.
Rural pubs in Wales are transforming into community lifelines with grants up to £6,000. Discover how initiatives like village stores and craft workshops are tackling isolation and boosting wellbeing.
The Lamp Tavern in Dudley urges locals to visit for company this January, highlighting the pub's role as a community hub against loneliness. Landlord Don Hirst shares a warm message.
Birmingham Airport warns of extended wait times as key Air-Rail Link maintenance reduces service. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time until February 2026.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended waits as air-rail link runs at 50% capacity for essential maintenance. Plan extra journey time or use walking routes.
Pub bosses warn of devastating closures as business rates threaten £150m blow. Industry leaders urge the government for a 'fast solution' after crisis talks. Read the full story.
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
The Golden Hind in Kingstanding has issued a firm reminder that bringing your own drinks is prohibited. Anyone found doing so will be barred from the premises to protect its licence.
A Walsall pub urges community support during Dry January, reminding locals 'a pub is for life' as footfall drops. Read its heartfelt social media appeal.
The much-loved Samson & Lion pub in Wordsley reopens on January 9 after a fire and year-long closure. New management promises family-friendly food and a warm welcome back.
The award-winning Druid Inn in Birchover serves its final pint tonight after 174 years. Owners and locals are 'gutted' by the sudden closure. Read the full story and share your memories.
The Bournbrook Inn in Stirchley is running a quirky 'Spotty Bottoms Monday' promotion. Eagle-eyed customers who spot a mark at the bottom of their glass win a free beer. Find out how to claim.
Birmingham's historic Queen's Head pub on Steelhouse Lane has closed suddenly for an extensive refurbishment. Owners Davenports Brewery promise 'exciting times ahead' and a fresh new look. Read more.
UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to the US capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the latest on the military action and its global implications for Taiwan and Ukraine.
From demolition to revival, we track the fate of Wolverhampton's pubs in 2025. Discover which historic locals are gone for good and which have a new lease on life.
A look at the fate of Sandwell's historic pubs in 2025, from closures and demolition to surprising plans for revival and redevelopment across the borough.
The Yew Tree in Norton Canes has issued a blunt reminder of its pub rules, warning customers about bans for rudeness, drugs, and bringing in own drinks. Read the full list of expected behaviour.
Cadbury slashes Mini Egg bag weight from 80g to 74g, blaming soaring cocoa costs. Shoppers furious as price remains around £2. Full details and company statement inside.
A section of ceiling plaster and wallpaper fell at The Giffard Arms in Wolverhampton, filling the room with dust. No injuries reported as landlady confirms customer safety was paramount. Read the full story.