The 390-year-old Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has been forced to close temporarily due to a water leak from the neighbouring Penn Golf Course. The team is working to resolve the issue. Read for updates.
A Kingstanding pub has been forced to close over Christmas after a violent fight involving weapons erupted after hours. Police secured a 28-day licence suspension.
Families faced festive misery as The White Horse in Balsall Common closed unexpectedly on Christmas Day due to major technical issues. Boss apologises and promises refunds.
Families were left disappointed and hungry after a Midlands pub descended into 'utter chaos' on Christmas Day, with a kitchen closure and no service. Read the full story and the manager's apology.
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.
The Greenwood pub in Chelmsley Wood issued a polite social media notice about customer behaviour, stressing that good manners, not shouting, ensures quicker service. Read the full story.
Complete guide to watching Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. Find TV channel details, live stream options for Sky Sports and NOW, plus international viewing information.
Wetherspoons is launching a huge January sale across over 600 pubs, with prices starting from 99p on drinks and food deals. The sale runs from January 2nd to 15th. Discover the bargains.
Find out the exact global release time for the Heated Rivalry season finale and when UK fans can finally watch episode 6 on Sky and Now. All the details here.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
Eight TV channels, including MTV music stations and Pop kids' networks, are disappearing from Sky and Virgin Media. Find out the full list and what it means for viewers.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
Plans submitted for a new racket sports and fitness club atop Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre car park, featuring padel, tennis & pickleball courts. Public consultation open.
Apple's iPhone 17 gets better with iOS 26.2, a 120Hz display & long support. We compare the best UK deals from Sky and O2 to help you upgrade smartly.
J D Wetherspoon confirms its first European pub, Castell de Santa Bàrbera, opens at Alicante-Elche Airport on January 29, serving UK favourites and Spanish tapas to British holidaymakers.
EE's extended Black Friday sale offers its Entertainment TV bundle with Netflix for a record low of £13/month, undercutting Sky. The deal runs until December 11.
Don't miss the final supermoon of 2025! The Cold Moon rises tonight, appearing bigger and brighter. Find out the best viewing times for Birmingham and the UK.
A 123-year-old pub clock in a historic Midlands market town is telling time again after a £6,000 restoration. Discover the story behind this community landmark.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
British pubs warn of soaring bills and closures as a £150 million business rates increase looms. Industry leaders call for urgent government support to save local pubs.
Live updates and team news as Birmingham City face Watford at St Andrew's. A win could lift Blues to seventh in a tight Championship table. Follow all the action.
Amazon has slashed the price of the UK's #1 bestselling mascara, Maybelline's Lash Sensational Sky High, to just £6.59. Grab this perfect beauty stocking filler before the deal ends!
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
The community mourns Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, who tragically died after being hit by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the heartfelt tributes.