Wetherspoons Set to Open Five New UK Pubs This December Thursday, December 11, 2025 wetherspoons pubs uk openings hospitality revenue ale expansion design venues Wetherspoons is expanding its presence across the UK with five new pub openings scheduled for December 2025. In total, the chain has confirmed seven new venues launching between late 2025 and early 2026. JD Wetherspoon, which … Read More
Inside Brumwish: How Generous Brummies Help Hard-Up Parents Choose Christmas Gifts Thursday, December 11, 2025 brumwish birmingham childpoverty christmas volunteers edgbaston gifts thrivetogether community charity Every year, thousands of compassionate BirminghamLive readers come together to buy gifts for the city’s poorest children, ensuring that every child experiences the joy and surprise they deserve on Christmas Day. … Read More
DWP Issues Warning Over Universal Credit Reporting Errors That Could Lead to Court Thursday, December 11, 2025 universalcredit dwp benefits claimants reporting changes penalties court payments entitlement The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a stern warning to Universal Credit claimants about the importance of accurately reporting any changes in their circumstances. Failure to do so can lead to benefits being … Read More
Midlands' Top Primary Schools Revealed Ahead of January Reception Deadline Thursday, December 11, 2025 midlands primary schools education sundaytimes admissions leaforest walford parentpower reception The Midlands’ top primary schools have been announced as parents prepare to submit applications for reception places by the January 15 deadline. The Sunday Times has published its highly regarded Parent Power Guide 2026, … Read More
Birmingham Student Flats Proposal Revisited Amid Heritage Concerns Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham studenthousing heritage planning development goldeneagle architecture regeneration accommodation conservation Plans to construct a 16-storey student accommodation building with 263 bed spaces on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city center are once again under review. The developers emphasize that the new building would … Read More
Bid for Councillors' Votes to Be Made Public 'So People Know Who's on Their Side' Thursday, December 11, 2025 transparency planning solihull councillors votes governance accountability localgovernment greenbelt decisionmaking Opposition councillors in Solihull are calling for a significant change in how votes are recorded at the council’s planning committee meetings—key sessions that decide the fate of local planning applications. Reform … Read More