Liverpool Hooters to shut down in January 2026
The Hooters restaurant on Liverpool's Water Street will close permanently on January 11, 2026. The director cites a tough year and plans for a new, more inclusive concept. Read more.
The Hooters restaurant on Liverpool's Water Street will close permanently on January 11, 2026. The director cites a tough year and plans for a new, more inclusive concept. Read more.
Wagamama confirms it is considering selective price increases for 2026, citing rising staff and supply costs linked to government wage policy. Read the full details and customer reaction.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
A publican warns new business rates could cost his family firm £62,000 annually, with industry leaders fearing widespread closures. Read the full story.
Discover the 10 best new restaurants set to open in and around Birmingham in 2026, from high-end Greek cuisine to a London sushi favourite. Plan your culinary adventures now.
Wolverhampton Wanderers face a mounting injury crisis as key players Toti Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and others are sidelined ahead of their crucial Premier League trip to Liverpool. Get the latest updates and expected return dates here.
TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.
Liverpool and Wolves face a crippling injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash, with 16 players combined ruled out. Get the latest team news and fitness updates here.
The Bristol branch of Be At One cocktail bar closes its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 pubs. Read the full story here.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has collapsed into administration, putting 16 venues including Birmingham at risk. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.
Sheree Aldridge, 37, describes the moment her baby son was thrown from his pram when a driver ploughed into Liverpool FC crowds. Read her emotional story and the 21-year sentence.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC title parade crowd, injuring over 100. Hero bystander Daniel Barr stopped the vehicle. Full details of the shocking incident.
Tony Mullane fears his £2 taxi-bus service for Liverpool FC fans could be squeezed out as the city region moves to a publicly controlled bus network. Read his story and the Combined Authority's response.
Ryanair bases a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, adding three new routes and 250,000 seats as part of a major $600m investment in the North West.
An 81-year-old woman has died after a hit-and-run on Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley. Police are hunting the driver of a dark-coloured vehicle and appealing for dashcam footage.
Birmingham City are reportedly keen on signing Liverpool's young forward Lewis Koumas. The 18-year-old son of Jason Koumas could be set for a Championship loan move to St Andrew's.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses Harvey Elliott's lack of game time at Aston Villa. The midfielder's future is uncertain as the January window approaches. Read the latest.
Jamie Oliver is bringing back his popular Jamie's Italian restaurant chain in partnership with Brava Hospitality Group. The first new site opens in London's Leicester Square in spring 2026.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
Liverpool will not recall Harvey Elliott from his Aston Villa loan in January, leaving the midfielder in a difficult situation. Read the latest on his £35m future.
Thomas Williams, 35, was sentenced for a Sur-Ron e-bike crash during a police pursuit. The father-of-one, with 19 prior convictions, launched an angry tirade in Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full story.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples for summer 2026, offering affordable travel to Italy's cultural heart. Book now for a direct link to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.
A Birmingham company faces backlash for selling Purple Aki dolls and footballs. Discover the story behind Liverpool's urban legend and the controversial new products.
Award-winning Birmingham restaurant Asha's delivered a hands-on cookery session to Year 11 pupils at Selly Park Girls' School, aiming to inspire future hospitality careers. Read about the successful community initiative.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Harvester and Toby Carvery, faces £130m extra costs, forcing menu price hikes. CEO Phil Urban cites soaring beef prices and wage bills.