A Rochdale charity secures £74,685 to expand its creative 'Blissful Bumps' programme, offering vital mental health support to expectant parents. Discover how this initiative is building a stronger community.
A 100-year-old bakery faces closure by Morrisons, putting 115 jobs at risk. The Wakefield site survived a 2024 restructure but continues to operate at a loss. Read the full story.
Aluna, the popular Pan Asian restaurant and cocktail bar in Birmingham's Mailbox, has closed its doors permanently. Owners cite rising operational costs. Read the full story.
Due to phenomenal public demand, the 'Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero' exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has been extended until September 2026. Plan your visit now.
Merlin has closed its Birmingham attractions, Sea Life Centre and Cadbury World, on Friday 9 January 2026 for safety as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and travel chaos.
Popular Pan Asian restaurant and cocktail bar Aluna at The Mailbox in Birmingham has shut down. The venue, known for theatrical drinks, thanked guests for memories since 2015.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Ashbourne's new Artbourne art trail turns the town centre into a walkable gallery on May 30 & 31. Discover local art, meet artists, and enjoy live music. Applications open until Jan 31.
The 'Working Class Hero' exhibition in Birmingham has been extended until September 2026 due to phenomenal demand, attracting 425,000 fans. Plan your visit now.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will close from 2pm on Thursday 8 January and all day Friday 9 January due to an amber weather warning for heavy snow from Storm Goretti.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 Jan 2026 for a crane lift. Key National Express bus routes diverted. Full diversion details here.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 January for a crane lift. National Express West Midlands services 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 52, 74, 101, 126, X8 & X10 diverted. Full diversion details here.
Discover the 13 highest-rated fish and chip shops in Birmingham for 2026, based on customer reviews. Is your local favourite on the list?
Marks & Spencer confirms the closure of its Kirkgate store in Wakefield city centre in 2026, part of a national shift in retail strategy. Read the local reaction and what it means for the high street.
A major retrospective of Andy Hollingworth's photos of UK comedy icons, from Ken Dodd to Joe Lycett, opens at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in February 2026. Book tickets now.
Walsall Council submits plans to convert the Leather Museum into a SEND college facility, despite a 3,300-signature petition. Decision expected next month.
Leading figures from Welsh business, education, and innovation sectors have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List. Discover the inspiring stories behind the awards.
Amber Film and Photography Collective unveils a new digital and community-focused model after the permanent closure of Newcastle's iconic Side Gallery. Discover the future plans and the new wellness hub now on the Quayside.
Wild Zoological Park in Bobbington is closed on Monday, 5th January, due to a Met Office yellow weather warning. Ticket holders are offered refunds or transfers to focus on animal welfare during the cold snap.
Birmingham's Perry Barr Stadium held its final event on 25 August, ending 97 years of greyhound and speedway history. The site will become housing.
The A38M Aston Expressway is closed in both directions between Park Circus and Dartmouth Circus. National Highways warns drivers to allow extra time for journeys.
The Best Ever Brownie Company and Barn Café have shut their last branch for good due to financial pressures and founder health issues. Read the full story.
Generous shoppers across East Anglia have raised over £7,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices' 'Help paint a smile' campaign, funding vital art therapy for children and families.
Tom Ince's hat-trick condemned Birmingham City to a heavy 3-0 defeat at Watford, extending their winless Championship run to seven games. See our gallery of disappointed Blues fans.
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
Southport Contemporary Arts launches its 2026 Under The Bed Sale on Jan 7. Discover unique, affordable artworks from local artists. Don't miss this annual bargain hunting event in Southport.
RumRum nightclub in Birmingham's Arcadian will shut its doors for good on January 1. Management invites revellers for 'one last dance' at final New Year's Eve and Day parties.
A section of Tansey Road in Kingstanding remains cordoned off after a man was found with serious injuries. A 22-year-old man has been arrested as police investigate.
A collision has forced the closure of A459 Dudley Street in Sedgley, Dudley, in both directions. Drivers are warned of significant congestion. Avoid the area.
A major Black Country route is shut in both directions following a collision on Dudley Street in Sedgley. Drivers are warned to expect significant delays.