HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
Birmingham's highest restaurant, Orelle, has relaunched as 24 Stories with a new Brummie-inspired menu. Celebrities attended the launch of the 24th-floor venue boasting panoramic city views.
Popular UK restaurant chain The Coconut Tree enters administration, putting jobs at risk across its nine locations due to an unpaid £1.6 million tax bill to HMRC.
A Birmingham driving instructor was forced to cancel £252 worth of lessons after the A34 Birchfield Underpass closure caused major traffic chaos. Read how the flooding impacted local business and commuters.
Jalali's Bangladeshi restaurant in Aldergate has been crowned West Midlands Restaurant of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Bangladesh Caterers Association awards.
Morrisons partners with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 self-service pure water stations. The initiative supports local professionals and enhances sustainability. Find your nearest location.
Outdoor retailer Trespass is closing its Southampton store in March 2026, following recent closures in Watford and Ipswich. Discover the impact on the UK high street.
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
Ofwat proposes Wessex Water pays £11m for wastewater network failures. The cost cannot be passed to customers despite recent bill increases. Discover the full story.
Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.
Walsall is set to welcome an exciting new rooftop street food venue with panoramic views, transforming the town's culinary scene and creating new jobs.
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Exclusive investigation reveals Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is lagging significantly behind competitors in key service areas, raising concerns about value for money and environmental performance.
The iconic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter institution Joe Richards announces permanent closure, marking the end of an era for city's heritage and leaving 15 employees facing redundancy.
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Birmingham's main railway station was plunged into chaos as armed counter-terrorism officers conducted a major security operation, leading to multiple arrests and significant disruption for travellers.
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
Critical incident as emergency services respond to hazardous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing widespread travel disruption and evacuations
Severe disruption on M54 after serious multi-vehicle collision near Telford. Emergency services rush to scene as motorists face lengthy delays and diversions. Latest traffic updates.
The historic H. Tobys jewellery shop in Taunton has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the high street after nearly seven decades of trading.
Millions of British families face a perfect storm of rising costs as council tax, broadband and mobile bills, and water charges are all set to increase simultaneously this spring, adding hundreds of pounds to annual living expenses.
Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell and hospitality expert Phil Innes announce the highly anticipated opening of their new Birmingham restaurant Trillium, set to redefine fine dining in the city centre this September.
The acclaimed Summerhouse restaurant on Birmingham's canalside has closed permanently after 14 years, becoming another casualty of rising energy bills and supply chain pressures.
Birmingham residents are demanding change as streets named after royalty create delivery chaos and daily frustrations. Discover why King Charles III Road neighbours can't receive post and how historic naming conventions are causing modern-day mayhem.
Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell reveals the exact launch date for his exciting new Birmingham dining venue, promising an unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of the city.
Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell announces the official opening date for his exciting new restaurant 'The Quarter' in Birmingham's historic Great Western Arcade, bringing sophisticated dining to the city centre.
Popular Bristol Italian restaurant Pizzeria da Piero has permanently closed its St Nicholas Market location, leaving loyal customers devastated after 15 years of service.
Birmingham's vibrant Digbeth area welcomes Indian Streatery, a new restaurant bringing authentic Indian street food to the city's thriving culinary scene. Opening March 2025 with bold flavours and contemporary design.
Another Birmingham high street faces a major blow as the Co-op confirms it will shut its doors permanently at a key city location, leaving residents concerned about local shopping options.