John Lewis & Benugo Transform UK Store Restaurants
John Lewis announces partnership with award-winning café brand Benugo to revamp 32 in-store restaurants across the UK, promising enhanced food quality and customer service.
Category : Hospitality Tourism
IKEA Valentine's Meal Sparks 'Divorce' Jokes
IKEA is offering a three-course Valentine's dinner at its Wembley and Bristol stores, with prices from £14.40, prompting humorous customer responses about relationship tests.
Blackpole Inn's £349k Grandstand Sports Pub Transformation
The Blackpole Inn in Worcester is closing for a £349,200 refurbishment, reopening as a Grandstand sports pub with big screens, new menus, and community sports memorabilia.
West Midlands Pub's £339k Grandstand Transformation
The One Man & His Dog pub in Bloxwich closes for a £339,200 refurbishment, reopening as a Grandstand sports venue with big screens, new menus, and community memorabilia.
UK Disney Travel Agency Collapses, All Holidays Fulfilled
Simply Florida Travel Ltd, a major UK-based travel agency specialising in Disneyland and Florida holidays, has ceased trading and entered administration, with all customer bookings already completed.
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Birmingham Restaurant Wins First Michelin Star
The Wilderness in Birmingham has earned its first Michelin Star in the 2026 guide, praised for its original rock-and-roll fine dining experience and confident culinary refinement.
Southport Hotel Crisis Over £73m Project Delays
Leading councillor warns delays to Southport's Marine Lake Events Centre are forcing hotels out of business, with escalating costs and contractor issues plaguing the £73m regeneration project.
Lichfield Restaurant Wins Michelin Star
The Boat in Lichfield, transformed from a roadside pub, earns a Michelin Star, marking the city's second such award and boosting the West Midlands' culinary reputation.
Birmingham Restaurant Wins Michelin Star After 10 Years
The Wilderness in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter has been awarded a prestigious Michelin Star, celebrating its 10th anniversary with this culinary honour.
Winter Gardens Management Transfers to Council Tourism Firm
Blackpool Council's tourism company will now operate the Winter Gardens, aiming for unified management of leisure assets and enhanced economic collaboration.
Michelin Guide 2026: Live Star Awards in Dublin
Follow live coverage of the Michelin Guide Ceremony 2026 in Dublin, where top UK and Ireland restaurants receive prestigious stars, Bib Gourmands, and Green Stars.
Wetherspoon's Boss Backs Reform's Pub Tax Overhaul
Sir Tim Martin urges hospitality leaders to support Reform UK's proposals for tax cuts on beer, VAT, and business rates to achieve parity with supermarkets.
Wetherspoon Boss Backs Reform UK's £2.99 Pint Plan
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin supports Reform UK's hospitality survival strategy, including VAT cuts to potentially reduce pint prices to £2.99.
Sutton Coldfield Pub Closure, New Venue Opening
The Slug and Lettuce in Sutton Coldfield closes on February 12, 2026, replaced by The Distillery on February 20, run by Paul Hayward with a new menu and drinks.
Telford Zoo Apologises for Weekend Attraction Closures
West Midlands zoo issues apology after communication failures led to visitors arriving to find key attractions closed, offering free return visits to affected customers.
NEC Show: Win £3,000+ Camping Prizes
Visitors to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at Birmingham's NEC can win prizes worth over £3,000 and get insurance guidance from Safeguard.
Birmingham Family Day Out: Sea Life & LEGO Fun
Discover a classic half-term survival guide in Birmingham, combining the National SEA LIFE Centre and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre for an easy, energy-burning day out.
Michelin Guide 2026: Live Updates from Dublin Ceremony
Follow live coverage of the Michelin Guide Ceremony 2026 for UK and Ireland in Dublin, where new stars, Bib Gourmand awards and Green Stars will be announced.
Adult's Sweet Success at Cadbury World
A TikTok traveller's visit to Birmingham's Cadbury World reveals generous free chocolate offerings and adult-friendly attractions, sparking nostalgic memories among thousands of viewers.
Wagamama Sutton Coldfield Restaurant Moves Closer
Wagamama has applied for a premises licence for its new Sutton Coldfield restaurant, with construction set to begin this spring on a three-storey development.
Cheltenham: Britain's Second Best Big Town Near Birmingham
The Telegraph has ranked Cheltenham as the second best big town in Britain, praising its Regency architecture, cultural festivals, and independent shops, just a short journey from Birmingham.
TikTok Star's Birmingham Food Query Sparks Pie Factory Frenzy
American TikTok sensation Kalani Smith, known as Kalani Ghost Hunter, asked followers for Birmingham dining recommendations, with one iconic West Midlands pie pub emerging as the overwhelming favourite.
Fletchers' Farm Cottage Bookings Soar for 2026
Stag Cottage, the holiday let featured on ITV's Fletchers' Family Farm, has experienced overwhelming demand, with bookings for 2026 already filling rapidly. Located near the Peak District, the property has garnered five-star reviews.
Slug and Lettuce Replaced by The Distillery in Sutton
The Slug and Lettuce on Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield will close on February 12, reopening a week later as The Distillery under new management with enhanced offerings.
Romantic Cotswold Cottage Near Birmingham
Discover The Garden Retreat, a Grade II listed cottage in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, perfect for a romantic break with a woodburning stove and stargazing conservatory.
25% Off Statfold Country Park Tickets This Half Term
Families can enjoy heritage train rides, woodland trails, and vintage fairground fun at Tamworth's Statfold Country Park with a special 25% discount code for February half term.
Barbados Beyond Tourism: A Local's Guide
Explore the authentic side of Barbados through local experiences, from dawn beach foraging with artist Sheena Rose to historic rum tastings and wild Atlantic shores.
TikTok Star Praises Birmingham Pub's Sunday Roast
Kalani Smith, an American TikTok star with over 3 million followers, has praised The Four Oaks pub in Sutton Coldfield for its 'incredible' Sunday roast, highlighting the juicy lemon and thyme chicken.
Wales Cottage Crowned 'Most Loved Property 2025'
Bryn Celyn Cottage in Ruthin, North Wales has been awarded the prestigious 'Most Loved Property of 2025' title by Wales Cottage Holidays, offering luxury spa facilities just two hours from Birmingham.
Welsh Cottage Wins 'Most Loved Property' 2025 Award
Bryn Celyn Cottage near Ruthin has been awarded Most Loved Property of 2025 by Wales Cottage Holidays, boasting luxury amenities and exceptional guest reviews.
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