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Sandra Wrench, a 74-year-old Bedford resident who dedicated 40 years to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has raised concerns about the fairness of recent tax policies affecting retirees. While Labour Party … Read More

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A powerful snowfall event, dubbed the UK snow bomb, is poised to impact the country on January 28, bringing not only heavy snow but also two rare and hazardous weather phenomena: freezing rain and ice pellets. WX Charts, … Read More

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A significant snow event, often referred to as a “snow bomb,” is forecast to impact nearly the whole of England at the end of January, with the exception of just two counties. According to weather experts and … Read More

Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham subside bar reopening prices metal music digbeth refurbishment covid

Subside Bar, a staple in Birmingham’s Digbeth music scene, has addressed circulating rumours about drink price increases ahead of its reopening. The bar, currently closed for a major refurbishment, was scheduled to reopen on … Read More

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The UK is bracing for a significant snowfall event next week, as WX Charts forecast a vast 400-mile-wide band of Arctic air moving across the country around Tuesday, January 27. This cold front is likely to bring widespread … Read More

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When the Wildcat Tap closed its doors on Stirchley’s Pershore Road in July 2025, the local community was left wondering who would step into one of Birmingham’s most iconic and missed bar spaces. Pershore Road has earned a … Read More