The historic Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley, Birmingham, has been transformed into Empress, a new Nigerian fine dining restaurant. Opening November 22, it aims to bring authentic flavours and a vibrant new chapter to the community.
Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
Discover Warwick Castle's enchanting 2025 Christmas event. From ice skating under Guy's Tower to a 500,000-light trail, it's the perfect festive family day out. Book your tickets now!
Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell found guilty of manslaughter after fatal attack on Neil O'Donnell in Hall Green. The elderly victim died from an infected arm injury sustained during the botched robbery.
Two career criminals have been convicted for the manslaughter of 83-year-old Neil O'Donnell after a botched screwdriver robbery in a Birmingham car park. Read the full investigation details.
A prominent Leeds city centre office building is on the market for more than £4m. 84 Albion Street offers significant conversion potential into a boutique hotel or residential accommodation.
Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton face advertising bans for misleading room price claims. The ASA found 'from' prices overstated availability.
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.
Fears mount over a potential UK tourist tax on hotel stays, a move criticised as a government U-turn that could cost holidaymakers over £500 million. Read the full details.
Don't miss the Hazbin Hotel season 2 finale! Episodes 7 & 8 drop November 19 at 8am GMT on Prime Video. Get cast details and plot teasers.
Llangollen gears up for its biggest Christmas Festival yet on November 29. Expect a festive parade, Sion Corn, market stalls & spectacular fireworks finale. Join the celebration!
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man in his 30s was assaulted and forced to transfer money at a property on South Road in Soho, Birmingham.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
Mallory Court Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire has been named 'Large Hotel of the Year' at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025. Discover this luxury retreat.
Police release CCTV of three men wanted after £3,000 was stolen from a 90-year-old man's car boot in Dudley. The victim had just withdrawn the cash. Contact police with information.
Help robins survive winter by creating a natural bug hotel in your garden. This simple 10-minute task provides crucial food when natural sources dwindle.
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Benjamin Pesian, 25, died after falling from The Cube during psychotic episode. Inquest examines mental health care and systemic failures. Full hearing set for 2026.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.
West Mercia Police appeal for information after a staff member was assaulted during a robbery at a Greggs in Telford. A grinning man is sought in connection with the incident.
Three lucky winners can experience the ultimate Coronation Street fan package: a Star Tour, meeting a cast member, and an overnight stay at Manchester's Radisson Hotel. Enter now!
A Bedford family cut short their £1,800 Spanish holiday after claiming food poisoning and feeling unsafe. Read their shocking experience and why they're now sticking to UK breaks.
Find out the exact UK release time for Hazbin Hotel Season 2 episodes 5 and 6 on Prime Video this week. Plus, get the full cast list and plot teasers.
The 1920s Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley reopens as Empress African Restaurant on November 22, bringing modern Nigerian cuisine and culture to Birmingham.
Masked thieves target H&T Pawnbrokers in shocking afternoon heist, making off with valuable items as police launch urgent investigation in town centre.
West Midlands Police have arrested three suspects following a terrifying knifepoint robbery targeting a teenage boy in Birmingham's Kings Heath area. The victim was threatened with a blade before having his possessions stolen in broad daylight.
Luxury skincare brand Natura Bisse becomes the inaugural official spa partner for the prestigious World's 50 Best Hotels awards, marking a milestone in premium hospitality collaborations.
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
A 70-year-old Birmingham man was brutally attacked after opening his door to what he thought were Halloween revellers, suffering serious injuries in a terrifying ordeal that has shocked the community.
Former Big Brother contestant Ben Duncan dies after falling from hotel roof in Brighton, leaving entertainment industry in mourning.