Birmingham Restaurant Boss Issues Stark Warning to Rachel Reeves Over Hospitality Crisis Saturday, March 21, 2026 hospitality vat rachelreeves ukeconomy nationalinsurance birmingham restaurants jobloss policy chaophraya Ian Leigh, managing director of Birmingham’s popular Chaophraya Thai Restaurant, delivered a blunt message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting the dire state of the hospitality industry. … Read More
Birmingham Dad Banned from Driving After Being Found Drunk and Incoherent by Police Saturday, March 21, 2026 drivingban alcohol birmingham court sentencing family hardship police licence offence Adam Whitmore, a 36-year-old father from Hindhead Road, Birmingham, has been banned from driving for 28 days after police found him incoherent and over the legal alcohol limit. The incident occurred on Woodfield Road on … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Pub Launches Fawlty Towers-Inspired Menu Featuring 'Mystery Shot' Saturday, March 21, 2026 birmingham fawltytowers thevictoria pub menu cocktails basilfawlty alexandratheatre fawlty torquay The Victoria, a popular pub just a short walk from Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre, has introduced a unique limited-edition cocktail menu inspired by the iconic BBC series Fawlty Towers. Perfect for theatre-goers … Read More
Birmingham Airport Passenger Falls Ill After Allegedly Eating Undercooked Chicken at Lounge Saturday, March 21, 2026 birmingham airport foodsafety foodpoisoning no1lounges undercooked complaint healthinspection flying travel A trip abroad turned sour for a 34-year-old passenger from Erdington after he fell severely ill following a meal at Birmingham Airport. The man stated that he was served undercooked chicken in the No1 Lounges … Read More
Henna Artist Embraces Tradition as a Universal Art, Not Cultural Appropriation Saturday, March 21, 2026 henna mehndi culture tradition art birmingham community inclusivity eid appreciation “Henna is for everyone,” asserted 18-year-old Alisha Khan as she carefully traced elaborate designs on the back of my hand in the age-old art of mehndi. A Birmingham native, Alisha has been honing her henna skills … Read More
Charming Four-Bedroom Cottage in Birmingham’s Top-Rated Bournville Goes to Auction from £69k Saturday, March 21, 2026 bournville birmingham property realestate auction cottage homesale gardenvillage cadbury investment A charming four-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bournville—recently named Birmingham’s “Best Place to Live” by The Sunday Times—is set to go under the hammer next week with a guide price starting at £69,000. Located at 36 … Read More