Simpsons Closure Live: Chef Calls It ‘A Sad Day for Birmingham Hospitality’ Thursday, May 28, 2026 simpsons birmingham hospitality michelin restaurant closure chef dining food gastronomy Simpsons, the city’s longest-established Michelin-starred restaurant, is closing its doors, marking a significant loss for Birmingham’s culinary scene. The announcement was met with sadness by the restaurant’s chef, who … Read More
M5 Worcestershire Traffic Live: Lorry Fire Closes Busy Motorway Overnight Wednesday, May 27, 2026 m5 worchestershire traffic lorry fire motorway emergency closure incident delays A severe disruption on the M5 in Worcestershire has occurred overnight following a lorry fire that forced the closure of the busy motorway. Emergency services rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze and ensure public safety. … Read More
Exact Date Announced for Solihull Post Office Closure Following TGJones Store Shutdown Tuesday, May 19, 2026 solihull postoffice tgjones mellsquare closure highstreet retail restructuring community midlands Solihull residents are feeling the impact as TGJones prepares to close its sole store in the town centre, which houses the only Post Office branch. The retailer’s outlet in Mell Square, featuring a Post Office and Toys … Read More
Raja Monkey: Beloved Birmingham Indian Restaurant Shuts Dine-In After 13 Years Saturday, May 16, 2026 rajamonkey birmingham indian restaurant closure hallgreen delivery darkkitchen cuisine takeaway After 13 years of delighting the Birmingham community with its authentic Indian flavors, Raja Monkey in Hall Green has closed its dine-in doors. Though the beloved restaurant has ceased on-site dining, fans of its popular … Read More
Mecca Bingo to Close Historic Birmingham Venue After Nearly 90 Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 mecca bingo birmingham kingstanding closure odeon cinema rank historic venue A beloved leisure landmark in Birmingham is set to close its doors for good. Mecca Bingo, located on Kettlehouse Road in Kingstanding, will cease operations in early June, marking the end of an era for the community. Housed … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Independent Boutique Autograph Closes After 38 Years, Citing City Centre Challenges Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham autograph independent retail menswear jewelleryquarter ethelstreet closure fashion citycentre After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned … Read More