Wetherspoons has launched a huge sale, cutting pint prices to just 99p and offering meals for under £5. The limited-time deals run across England, Wales and Northern Ireland until January 15. Find your nearest participating pub.
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.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
The historic Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has reopened after a temporary closure due to a water leak. Locals celebrate the return of the 390-year-old community hub just in time for New Year's festivities.
The 390-year-old Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has been forced to close temporarily due to a water leak from the neighbouring Penn Golf Course. The team is working to resolve the issue. Read for updates.
A Kingstanding pub has been forced to close over Christmas after a violent fight involving weapons erupted after hours. Police secured a 28-day licence suspension.
The family of David Darke, 66, pay emotional tribute after he died from injuries sustained in an assault outside The Crown pub in Appleby Magna. Police have re-arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Five men face charges after a large-scale disorder involving knives erupted at a Rugby pub on Boxing Day night. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Families faced festive misery as The White Horse in Balsall Common closed unexpectedly on Christmas Day due to major technical issues. Boss apologises and promises refunds.
Families were left disappointed and hungry after a Midlands pub descended into 'utter chaos' on Christmas Day, with a kitchen closure and no service. Read the full story and the manager's apology.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
The Greenwood pub in Chelmsley Wood issued a polite social media notice about customer behaviour, stressing that good manners, not shouting, ensures quicker service. Read the full story.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
JD Wetherspoon's huge January sale for 2026 offers pints from just 99p and meals around £5. The two-week promotion starts January 2nd. Check your local pub for deals.
Wetherspoons is launching a huge January sale across over 600 pubs, with prices starting from 99p on drinks and food deals. The sale runs from January 2nd to 15th. Discover the bargains.
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.
A publican warns new business rates could cost his family firm £62,000 annually, with industry leaders fearing widespread closures. Read the full story.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
Admiral Taverns has invested £100 million, acquiring 21 pubs from RedCat. The expansion includes a site in Birmingham as the chain eyes 2,000 pubs. Read the full list.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Crown and Anchor pub in Chesterfield raised £1,953.75 for Ashgate Hospice in memory of Jill Parsley. The community event featured free live music and a raffle. Read more about this heartwarming story of local charity work.
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
Tesco unveils six major festive discounts for Clubcard holders, including half-price mince pies and big savings on Baileys, Quality Street, and roast potatoes. Check your local store hours.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
The Be At One cocktail bar in Bristol shuts its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 sites amid a major restructuring plan. Read the full story.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
The Bristol branch of Be At One cocktail bar closes its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 pubs. Read the full story here.