Staffordshire Playbarn Cafe Opens for Adult-Only Dining
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn near Birmingham now welcomes adults to its cafe without a play ticket on Mondays in term time. Enjoy brunch, lunch, and meetings in a vibrant setting.
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn near Birmingham now welcomes adults to its cafe without a play ticket on Mondays in term time. Enjoy brunch, lunch, and meetings in a vibrant setting.
Explore the stunning Warwickshire village of Ilmington, a Cotswold beauty spot with hillside walks, a community-run cafe, and a historic pub. Perfect for a day trip from Birmingham.
A cafe and spa in Vietnam's Nha Trang pays homage to Birmingham, UK. Discover the quirky details and see how it compares to the real Second City.
The iconic Hard Rock Café in Manchester has temporarily closed its doors after a quarter of a century. Discover the future plans for this legendary music-themed venue.
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including GBH and burglary, after a violent incident in Brewood, Staffordshire. One victim suffered a head injury. Full details.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
A beloved Rugby café, Treacles At Mosaic, has shut its doors for good. Owners Michelle and Tony Edkin thanked their 'family' of customers, blaming rising business costs as the deciding factor for the closure.
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.
Clent Nurseries in Stourbridge issues a heartfelt message against customer abuse, reminding patrons that staff are 'people with feelings'. Read their call for a respectful New Year.
Folklore café at Sutton Coldfield station faced shutdown in 2025 over its rescue cat, Betty. Owner Alex Light found an ingenious solution to keep both his business and the feline resident. Discover this unique community hub.
Asda urges shoppers aged 60+ to spend just £1 for soup, bread & unlimited hot drinks in its cafes. The initiative runs until end of February to combat winter financial pressures.
A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
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.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Smethwick will close permanently following the tragic death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer aged 52. Read the emotional story behind this community loss.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Bearwood is closing permanently following the death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer. The popular spot served British and Polish cuisine.
Discover Crumb & Coffee on Birmingham's Broad Street - a chaotic but brilliant independent cafe serving incredible superfood bowls and homemade cakes that defy expectations.
Comedian Ruby Wax joins I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover her £3.5m net worth, 36-year marriage to Ed Bye, and pioneering mental health advocacy.
Discover the South Staffordshire Railway Walk, a flat 5.5-mile route with rich history and lovely views. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users. Plan your visit today!
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
Discover The Garden Room, Birmingham's most enchanting café oasis offering breathtaking views, artisan coffee and homemade cakes in a tranquil city centre sanctuary.
A Cambridgeshire pub undergoes a remarkable transformation into a community café, creating a welcoming space to combat social isolation and build connections.
University of Birmingham students are campaigning to protect Selly Oak's iconic 'The Selly' cafe from demolition as part of major redevelopment plans that threaten local community hubs.