Subside Bar in Digbeth addresses rumours of a price increase, confirming all drinks costs will stay the same until at least March. Owner David Longmate responds to 'gossip' ahead of reopening.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall has its licence revoked after repeated late-night lock-ins. Ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara pleads for a chance to sell the struggling business. Read the full story.
A Birmingham fish and chip shop owner offered 20p cones to school kids, recreating 1980s prices. Hundreds queued as he highlights the struggle of traditional chippies.
TGI Fridays has shut 16 UK restaurants permanently, resulting in over 450 job losses. A rescue deal saves 33 other sites. Get the full story on the chain's administration.
Phantom Brewing Company enters administration with debts over £2.2 million, closing its Henley-on-Thames bar and Reading taproom. Read the full story on the firm's collapse and restructuring plans.
TGI Fridays UK has closed 16 restaurants after entering administration, resulting in 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites and 1,384 jobs. Read the full story.
TGI Fridays has permanently closed 16 restaurants across the UK, resulting in 456 redundancies. See the full list of affected locations and the future of the chain.
Family restaurant chain TGI Fridays shuts 16 UK outlets immediately after entering administration, with 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites. Read the full story.
CCTV captures brazen thieves in Birmingham stealing a Madri table from Herbert's Yard, wearing it as a hat. The venue's humorous appeal for its return has gone viral. Read the full story.
A man was assaulted with bleach at Nu Bar in Kidderminster after an eviction. Police appeal for witnesses following the shocking incident. Contact DC Rees with information.
Three West Midlands fish and chip shops have been named among the UK's top 50 takeaways in the prestigious 2026 Fry Awards. Discover the local winners and what makes them special.
House prices in leafy Solihull have risen by over 4% in a year, with the average now £326k. Discover why this vibrant town is a top choice for families and professionals.
AutoBrew bar in Birmingham partners with Talk Club charity to host mental fitness nights for men, starting January 20. Events aim to combat high male suicide rates.
House prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by 31.1% in a year, but landlords report a surge of buyers seeking affordability, drawing comparisons to London's property trends. Read the full story.
Harleys Fish Bar in Great Barr is Birmingham's sole entry in Fry Magazine's prestigious list of the UK's 50 best fish and chip takeaways for 2026, recognised by mystery shoppers.
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.
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.
A Birmingham restaurant and cocktail bar has been shut down after a man died from a head injury following an alleged attack outside. Police have charged a man with manslaughter.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed for administration protection, gaining 10 days to secure a buyer and prevent the collapse of up to 20 restaurants. 2000 jobs are at stake.
Discover the 13 highest-rated fish and chip shops in Birmingham for 2026, based on customer reviews. Is your local favourite on the list?
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a security guard was assaulted outside Casa cocktail bar in Stafford. Footage of the October incident is circulating on social media.
Tranquil 1992, the beloved Vietnamese coffee shop, launches a cosy wine bar this week. Discover independent wines, vinyl tunes, and a new nightlife spot in the city's 'best neighbourhood'.
West Midlands Police want to identify seven men after a fight spilled from a Bennetts Hill bar, leaving two injured. Call 101 with info.
Former Wolves defender Mo Camara must wait five days to learn if he can keep Chill Wine Bar's licence after late-night lock-ins. He now plans to sell the troubled Tettenhall business.
UK motorists are being overcharged as petrol and diesel prices fail to reflect a sharp fall in wholesale oil costs, experts warn. Discover why competition is weak.
Tesco launches Everyday Low Prices scheme, locking costs on over 3,000 favourites like Heinz Baked Beans, PG Tips, and Fairy Liquid. CEO Aswin Prasad says it's about value for loyal shoppers.
The family of Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, who died after an attack outside Savanna bar, urge witnesses to come forward. A 37-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.
Diesel drivers are paying £5 more per tank than petrol users, with costs rising sharply. Using the myRAC app to find cheaper fuel could save motorists significant money.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil of a Hertfordshire school, is missing after a catastrophic fire at a New Year's party in Crans-Montana. The blaze, which may have been sparked by champagne bottle sparklers, has claimed at least 40 lives. Read the late
The death toll from the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve fire has risen to 47. The first victim is named as 17-year-old golf prodigy Emanuele Galeppini. Read the latest updates.