Man stabbed on Dudley High Street, police investigate
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing on Dudley High Street in the early hours of Sunday, December 21. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing on Dudley High Street in the early hours of Sunday, December 21. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in weeks, casting a shadow over the festive period. Read the full story.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
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.
A new joint Cake Box and Ambala dessert shop has launched on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield, offering free cakes and a visit from The Grinch to celebrate its official opening.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
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.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
UK households with smart meters have until Dec 21 to claim £10 of free electricity for Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up now!
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has entered administration. Its 16 UK venues, including Birmingham's Mailbox, are at risk as administrators seek a rescue deal.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has collapsed into administration, putting 16 venues including Birmingham at risk. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London branches will stay open on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Check the full list of festive opening hours here.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
Plan your Boxing Day shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours. Find out which major retailers are open and which are giving staff a break.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
Haute Dolci debuts its first Dolci Mono kiosk at Birmingham Bullring, featuring the exclusive Dolci Bar for custom ice cream creations and a menu of premium desserts. Discover the new sweet spot.
New analysis reveals the cost of festive treats at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market could skyrocket by 2030. See the projected prices for mulled wine, bratwurst, and more.
Morrisons has slashed prices on festive vegetables to just 5p each in a major Christmas offer, ensuring savings for customers while protecting British farmers' incomes. Discover the deals and store opening times.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
Hawthorn Fish Bar in Birmingham is serving battered mince pies, pigs in blankets and a loaded festive chips dish. Owner Palvinder Singh reveals the seasonal menu is proving hugely popular.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Jayke Pender-Lovatt, 32, has been sentenced for a brutal assault in Burslem that caused life-changing injuries. The victim lost sight in one eye after the attack.
A woman's vintage Cadbury selection box from the 1990s exposes dramatic shrinkflation, showing how much chocolate bars have reduced in size over the decades. See the shocking comparison.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day on December 21. Discover when your city will see sunsets after 5pm again and the Met Office's snow forecast. Read more.
Struggling for a last-minute Christmas present? A Laithwaites wine subscription offers a thoughtful, flexible gift that delivers joy well into 2025. Discover the perfect festive solution.
Sainsbury's confirms Christmas 2025 opening hours and festive Aldi Price Match deals. Find your local store times and how to feed six for £2.30 per person.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
An American-style cowboy bar on Bromsgrove High Street has closed its doors after just 12 months. Owner Lee Rushton cites lack of support and awareness for the closure of his 'dream' venture. Read the full story.
A Birmingham bar has been ordered to shut after a serious assault. Police raised 'serious concerns' leading to a 28-day licence suspension. Read the full details.