UB40 Returns to Their Roots at Hare & Hounds and Reflects on Birmingham’s Changing Pub Scene Monday, February 9, 2026 ub40 pubs birmingham heritage live-music closure community history economy reggae Legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40 has expressed deep concern over the rapid disappearance of the city’s cherished pubs, calling it “criminal” that so many community landmarks are vanishing. This year marks the 47th … Read More
M&S Closes Beloved UK Store After 92 Years to Open New Flagship in Bath Wednesday, February 4, 2026 m&s closure flagship bath retail shopping store departmentstore relocation uk After nearly a century of serving customers, Marks & Spencer has officially closed its renowned Stall Street store in Wiltshire, marking the end of an era. The closure comes as the retailer prepares to open a stunning new … Read More
UK Jewellers Krafft to Close Iconic Chelmsford High Street Store After 50 Years Wednesday, February 4, 2026 jewellers highstreet retail closure chelmsford onlineshopping business costs community repairs After serving the Chelmsford community for half a century, Krafft Jewellers has announced it will close its long-standing city centre store on Duke Street by March 31. The decision marks a significant loss for local shoppers … Read More
Major UK Brewery BrewDog to Close Distillery and Discontinue Spirits Production Thursday, January 29, 2026 brewdog distillery spirits closure gin vodka cocktails beer scotland brands BrewDog, a leading Scottish brewery known for iconic beers like Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has announced it will cease production of its spirits brands and close its distillery in Aberdeenshire. The brewery’s distilling … Read More
Mystery Deepens as Birmingham New Street's T4 Tea Shop Remains Bolted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 birmingham newstreet t4 teashop closure boba renovation shopfront mystery retail Birmingham’s bustling New Street is undergoing significant changes, yet one local favorite, T4 tea shop, has caught the public’s attention for a different reason. Known for its specialty boba drinks and a solid … Read More
M6 Birmingham Crash LIVE: Serious Collision Closes Motorway as Emergency Services Respond Monday, January 26, 2026 m6 birmingham crash collision emergency motorway nationalhighways traffic closure accident A serious collision on the M6 near Birmingham has forced the closure of the motorway, with emergency services rushing to the scene. The incident has caused significant delays as responders manage the situation. National … Read More