The first three food vendors for the huge new Alfred Works food hall in Digbeth have been confirmed. All are making their Birmingham debut, bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and East African flavours to the city in 2026.
Staff and residents at Iris Court Care Home in Stevenage launch their second annual Christmas food bank and toy drive for The Food Shed, supporting local families in need during the festive season.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Asda has scrapped north of 4,000 product lines as part of a drive to simplify its shelves and supply chain. The supermarket aims to cut 5,000-6,000 SKUs in total. Read the full story.
Aldi is letting customers book its £3.30 Too Good To Go 'Surprise Bags' up to five days early this Christmas to cut food waste. Find out the key dates and how to save.
Travelling this Christmas? Use a simple penny trick to check if your freezer lost power while you were away, preventing dangerous food spoilage. Learn the easy hack for peace of mind.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to delay its net zero goal by 15 years, now aiming for 2050. The new target includes its entire supply chain.
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
A B&M store in Birmingham has been given the lowest possible hygiene score of zero, placing it among the worst in the country. Read the full report and company response.
A British YouTuber survived on just Wetherspoons meals for 72 hours, spending a total of £44.38. Discover his surprising favourite dish and daily breakdown.
Walsall's popular rooftop street food venue remains closed after a planning row. The council withdrew a stop notice, but a final decision on its future is pending. Read the latest.
Calbee Group UK recalls Hot & Spicy and Pizza Chips due to undeclared mustard and celery. Check your packets now and return for a full refund if affected.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
Aldi urges UK shoppers to donate key items like tinned food and toiletries at in-store collection points this winter, as food bank demand is set to surge by 30%.
Two suspected dealers face charges after police find a large quantity of class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Dudley. Read the latest court details.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
Reece Winter, 27, ran a 'ghost' drug line in Tamworth, sending thousands of messages. He was jailed for over five years. Read the full story of the police investigation.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Reece Winter, 27, imprisoned for running a 'ghost' line that sent 2,800 drug sale messages. Staffordshire Police warn of networks exploiting vulnerability. Report drug dealing.
Five drug dealers who ran the 'Croc line' in Leicester, selling crack cocaine and heroin via bulk text messages, have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison. Police urge the public to report drug dealing.
Tenants face higher rents in 2026 as new property income taxes threaten rental supply, Nationwide warns. Experts say landlords will pass on costs. Read the full analysis.
Waitrose shoppers have until the end of Tuesday to save a third on selected festive food and drink, including panettone and stollen. Act now before the deal expires.
UK households could see festive feta supplies dwindle after a deadly sheep and goat virus outbreak in Greece decimates herds. Discover the impact on your Christmas table.
McDonald's UK customers report a shortage of bottled water for Happy Meals, sparking anger. The chain confirms a temporary supply issue, offering tap water as an alternative. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police raid one of Birmingham's biggest cannabis farms, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. A major supply network has been disrupted.
A VIP day at Birmingham's Good Food Show Winter became truly special thanks to a touching moment from TV chef James Martin. Discover what made the event unforgettable.
UK pet owners are dashing to the shops less thanks to hassle-free subscription services that deliver food automatically. Discover how predictable feeding routines reduce stress.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.