Reeves U-turn on business rate relief for UK pubs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reverse plans to scrap business tax relief, a significant win for British pubs facing steep rate hikes. Full details on the policy shift.
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Pubs React to Storm Goretti: Early Closures and Safe Spaces
As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow to the West Midlands, some pubs close early for staff safety while others open as warm community refuges. Find out which venues are offering help.
£20m New School for Oldbury as 70-Year-Old Building Fails
Sandwell Council plans a new £20m Passivhaus school in Brandhall Village to replace the structurally failing Causeway Green Primary. The 70-year-old building is the borough's worst. Read the latest.
Free Friday music nights launch in Stapleford pubs
Stapleford launches Friday18, a series of free live music nights in local pubs from Jan 30 to Mar 6. Enjoy weekly performances and support community venues. Discover the line-up!
Former Police Training Centre Could Become 76-Bed HMO
Plans to convert a former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick into a 76-bed HMO for healthcare workers and professionals are under consideration. Read the full details.
Ex-Police Training Centre to Become 76-Bed HMO in Smethwick
A former West Midlands Police training centre in Smethwick could be converted into a 76-bed HMO to support key workers. Read the full plans and local regeneration details.
Free Friday Music Events at West Bromwich Indoor Market
Legendary Birmingham club night Henry's Blueshouse, famed for launching Black Sabbath, starts free weekly live music at West Bromwich Indoor Market from January 16. Enjoy blues, street food and a new Friday night vibe.
Amber Cold Alert: Midlands Health Warning Until Jan 19
An amber cold health alert is in force across the West Midlands until Friday, January 19. UKHSA warns of significant impacts on health services and a rise in mortality. Sandwell Council opens Welcoming Spaces.
Amber Cold Health Alert for Midlands Until Jan 9
An amber cold health alert is active across the Midlands until Friday. The UKHSA warns of significant health impacts, including a rise in deaths. Find out how to stay safe and support vulnerable neighbours.
Free Friday Blues Nights at West Bromwich Market
Henry's Blueshouse, famed for launching Black Sabbath, brings free live music to West Bromwich Indoor Market every Friday night. Stallholders will stay open late for food and drinks.
Wolverhampton's Lost and Found Pubs in 2025
From demolition to revival, we track the fate of Wolverhampton's pubs in 2025. Discover which historic locals are gone for good and which have a new lease on life.
Sandwell's Lost and Found Pubs in 2025
A look at the fate of Sandwell's historic pubs in 2025, from closures and demolition to surprising plans for revival and redevelopment across the borough.
Five-bed HMO plan recommended for approval in Oldbury
A plan to extend an Oldbury HMO from three to five bedrooms is recommended for approval by council officers, despite a petition from neighbours. The original seven-bed proposal was scaled down.
Birmingham Dry January deal offers free beer in February
Attic Brew Co in Stirchley launches a scheme to support pubs and Dry January participants. Buy a low-alcohol Lucid ale in January, get a card for a free alcoholic pint in February at participating venues.
Police oppose reopening of illegal activity shop
West Midlands Police urge Sandwell Council to reject a licence for Sklep Europa, a shop forced to close for selling illegal vapes, tobacco, and medicine. The licensing committee meets on January 9.
Wolverhampton's year of licence chaos: Kidnaps, brawls, CCTV
Wolverhampton's licensing committee had a tumultuous year, dealing with alleged kidnappings, street fights, illegal sales, and 'absurd' defences from problem pubs and shops. Read the full report.
Shop applies for new licence after illegal goods raid
A Sandwell shop stripped of its licence for selling illegal alcohol, vapes and Viagra has applied for a new permit. The council will decide on 6 January.
One UK pub closed permanently every day in 2025
New figures reveal 366 pubs in England and Wales were lost for good in 2025. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation and call for urgent government action to save community hubs.
Bearwood fire-damaged shop replaced with flats
Sandwell Council approves plans to replace a Bearwood shop destroyed by a major fire with a new building containing nine flats and a ground-floor retail unit. The blaze involved over 70 firefighters.
Free Birmingham NYE 2025 Events: 6 Last-Minute Parties
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!
Man arrested for drink driving after police chase in Sandwell
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous police pursuit in the Black Country. The police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle, which was being driven without headlights.
Wetherspoons removes 15 Christmas menu items
JD Wetherspoons is removing 15 popular festive meals, including the Christmas dinner and Brie burger, from menus after New Year's Eve. Act fast for a final taste.
New Flats Plan After Surgery Demolished Without Permission
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
Sandwell Council's busy year of licence reviews and revocations
Sandwell Council's licensing committee had a tumultuous year, revoking licences for pubs and shops over stabbings, illegal workers, fake vapes, and knives sold to children. Discover the full story.
Affordable flats planned for former Rowley Regis day centre
A new planning application seeks to build eight affordable flats on the site of a former day centre and library in Rowley Regis, addressing a critical shortage of family-sized homes in Sandwell.
New flats planned for Tipton amid 'critical' housing shortage
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
Four Birmingham pubs revived in 2025
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.
£40k Stolen Tools Found in Wednesbury Property
West Midlands Police discover a £40,000 stash of stolen power tools in Wednesbury. A man is charged. Were you a victim of tool theft in Sandwell or Walsall? Contact police.
Enchanting Archive Photos of Cheshire's History Unearthed
A captivating collection of historical images from Macclesfield, Bosley, and Poynton showcases local pubs, libraries, and community events from the 1910s to 1970s. Explore Cheshire's heritage.
New M5 cameras to fine for yellow box offences
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
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