New Solihull Padel Courts Apply for Alcohol Licence Monday, April 13, 2026 solihull padel alcohol licence purepadel licensing community safety business regulation Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council … Read More
Mistakes, Conflict, and Controversy: A Candid Conversation with Birmingham Pride Director Lawrence Barton Sunday, April 12, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq leadership controversy community transinclusion business volunteerism pridefestival unity When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s … Read More
I Quit My Birmingham Job for a New Life in the US – Here’s What Happened Wednesday, April 1, 2026 relocation burnout entrepreneurship women wellbeing passion coaching business minnesota transformation Leaving behind a familiar job and life in Birmingham, Laura Best took a leap of faith and moved to Minnesota, USA. Her decision wasn’t just about relocating; it was about transforming her life and reigniting a sense of … Read More
Major UK Burger Chain Shuts Most Restaurants, Keeping Only Two Open Tuesday, March 31, 2026 meatliquor closures restructure restaurants uk business burger foodindustry costs economy MeatLiquor, a prominent UK burger chain, has announced a significant downsizing, closing all but two of its UK restaurants. This decision follows the company bringing in advisers to assist with a major restructuring effort … Read More
Carpenter, Takeaway, and Plastic Surgeon Among 15 Birmingham Tax Defaulters Named by HMRC Saturday, March 28, 2026 tax birmingham hmrc evasion penalty business consultancy debt compliance default No one enjoys paying taxes, but some go to extraordinary lengths to avoid their responsibilities. In Birmingham, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has named and shamed 15 individuals and businesses for deliberately defaulting on … Read More
Traffic Chaos in Birmingham Escalates Due to One-Way System Designed to Ease Congestion Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham traffic congestion oneway citycentre transport business council roadwork accessibility Birmingham’s newest one-way traffic system, introduced as part of the City Centre Movement and Access Strategy, aimed to reduce congestion by discouraging through traffic on inner-city roads. However, local businesses … Read More