Birmingham’s The Gunmakers Arms Closes Permanently Six Months After Reopening Tuesday, June 9, 2026 birmingham pub closure hospitality mentalhealth independent pubs business art community The Gunmakers Arms, a historic pub located in Birmingham city centre, has permanently closed its doors just six months after reopening, ending hopes that the venue would thrive again. The pub, known for its rich 200-year … Read More
Beloved Birmingham Bakery Faces Closure Amid Stirchley Development Dispute Monday, June 8, 2026 loaf stirchley bakery birmingham community development greensquareaccord coop closure uncertainty Loaf, a cherished community bakery that helped put Stirchley on the map as the best place to live in the Midlands, now faces the threat of closure after nearly 14 years in operation. Founded in 2012 on Pershore Road, Loaf … Read More
Violent Disorder Outside Birmingham Club Leads to Police Assault and Temporary Closure Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham violence police licensing disorder nightclub johnbrightstreet westmidlands investigation closure A major disturbance erupted outside the King of Clubs in Birmingham city centre when more than 100 individuals armed themselves with glass bottles and other items, hurling them at police officers. The incident occurred on … Read More
Top Birmingham Food and Drink News This Week: Battle of Bedders and an Alabama Slammer Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham hospitality simpsons bedders vat paradise sticksnsushi restaurant closure opening Hello, Food Club friends! Kirsty Bosley here, back with this week’s round-up—and first, a heartfelt apology for leaving you hungry for news last time. I was under the weather, and the recent closure of Simpsons—home to … Read More
Sudden Closure of Sutton Coldfield Shop Leaves Locals and Business Leaders Puzzled Saturday, May 30, 2026 suttoncoldfield fabrik closure retail gracechurchcentre bid community business events local A women’s clothing retailer in Sutton Coldfield’s town centre has once again closed its doors unexpectedly, leaving locals and business leaders perplexed. Fabrik, which had been operating out of the former Topshop and Topman … Read More
West Midlands Mayor Mourns Closure of Beloved Birmingham Restaurant Simpsons Thursday, May 28, 2026 simpsons birmingham hospitality michelin closure westmidlands mayor nighteconomy economy restaurant West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has expressed his deep sadness following the closure of Simpsons, one of Birmingham’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants. Owner Andreas Antona announced the permanent closure of … Read More