Viral bakery chain Get Baked is shutting its Headingley, Yorkshire shop on February 28. Founder Rich Myers cites soaring rent and personal lease guarantees as the cause. Read the full statement.
Starbucks UK imposes a strict one-item limit after its viral 'Berista' bear cup sells out, sparking outrage as resellers list it for £100 online. Discover the full story.
Dozens queued in Billesley as Uncle Nas's Hot Spot offered 20p chip cones to recreate the 'good old days'. The viral TikTok offer saw customers flock for the cheap treat. Read the full story.
The Gym Group announces a major expansion, planning 75 new UK sites over three years, driven by strong revenue and membership growth. Discover the fitness chain's strategy.
A major UK restaurant chain has closed 16 sites, resulting in 456 job losses. See the full list of affected locations and details of the administration deal.
Coca-Cola halts the sale of Costa Coffee after private equity bids, including from Asda's owner, fell below its £2bn target. Explore the strategic shift and the chain's challenges.
The major restaurant chain TGI Fridays has entered a pre-pack administration, saving 33 sites but immediately closing 16 branches. See the full list of closures and the impact on jobs.
Historic high street retailer Russell & Bromley, with 37 stores, is in talks over a potential closure. Next and Retail Realisation are in discussions to acquire the business. Read the full story.
Former Great British Bake Off champion John Whaite announces the closure of his high street bakery, citing intense pressure and a recent accident. The Ruff Puff brand will continue online this autumn.
Starbucks confirms the viral Bearista Cup, which caused frenzy in the US, launches in UK stores on January 15. Get details on the release and customer reactions.
Greggs has increased the price of its iconic sausage roll, blaming weight-loss injections. Customers slam the 'unfair' move as costs soar over 30% since 2022.
Discover the affordable Boots hairbrush creating the 'perfect' slick-back ponytail, a viral red carpet and TikTok trend worn by Kim Kardashian and Amanda Seyfried. Get the look with our product guide.
A 100-year-old bakery faces closure by Morrisons, putting 115 jobs at risk. The Wakefield site survived a 2024 restructure but continues to operate at a loss. Read the full story.
A £770k Cardiff property listing has stunned viewers with its sea of floor mats. Discover the theories behind the viral 'housing horror' and the home's prime location.
A JLR worker from Acocks Green slipped on ice and saw his bin bag rip, spilling rubbish everywhere. The hilarious footage, shared on Facebook, has gone viral. Join BirminghamLive for more local stories.
Morrisons is set to close its Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, putting 115 jobs in jeopardy. The decision follows significant losses and challenging market conditions. Read the full story.
UK steak chain Flat Iron has lodged plans to open its first Liverpool site in a Grade II listed building on Castle Street, potentially ending a long-running planning saga. Expected opening summer 2026.
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.
Shoppers are raving about Amazon's 12-piece gold stacking ring set, costing just 55p per piece. Discover the affordable accessory trend taking social media by storm and elevating winter outfits.
The TAGVO Warm Winter Hat with Scarf, a viral TikTok fashion trend, is sold out at M&S and Next. Get the £10.99 Amazon accessory keeping Brits warm and stylish.
Asda's new White Chocolate & Pistachio Flavour hot chocolate, inspired by a viral trend, has sparked a fierce online debate. Discover why shoppers are either loving or hating this mysterious new product.
Sephora's sale slashes the viral Drunk Elephant Tour de Force skincare set to £19.50. Discover the deal and how to claim a free gift at Boots for a radiant glow.
Major UK restaurant chain TGI Fridays could shut up to 20 of its 49 sites in a pre-pack administration deal, putting hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Full list of locations inside.
We reveal the latest Food Standards Agency hygiene scores for every Greggs bakery in Birmingham. Find out how clean your local shop is and what the ratings mean.
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.
The Revel Collective, owner of Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba bars, sets a January 9 deadline for bids as it fights to avoid collapse. Read the latest on the Birmingham hospitality scene.
Aston Villa youngster Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba made his Premier League debut in the defeat to Arsenal, with his mother's emotional reaction going viral on social media. Read the heartwarming story.
Kirsty Bosley's annual Birmingham quiz is back for 2025. Can you score a perfect 12? Test your knowledge of the city's major events, openings, and news from the past year.
Discover Broadway, the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds', a storybook village just 90 minutes from Birmingham. Its magical Christmas lights have captivated TikTok, making it a must-visit UK destination.
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.