Food

Saturday, April 18, 2026 garden cafe motorway bromsgrove food nursery family lunch travel restaurant

During a recent day out, we wanted a break but weren’t keen on the usual Frankley motorway services. Instead, we exited at junction 4 and headed to Singletons Nurseries in Bromsgrove, a destination I’d heard great things … Read More

Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham pubcrawl jqbeerweekend jewelleryquarter pubs beer independent hospitality food community

Birmingham’s much-loved pub crawl, the JQ Beer Weekend, is back for its fourth year, promising another exciting celebration of the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. Running from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, this … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 moseley kingsheath birmingham food drink brunch dining train michelin markets

The newly opened Camp Hill train line has transformed access to Moseley and Kings Heath, erasing one of the last barriers to exploring these vibrant neighborhoods. No more enduring 25-minute bus rides—instead, you can reach … Read More

Thursday, April 9, 2026 gravy supermarkets m&s bisto food cooking budget review homemade taste

A good gravy can truly elevate a meal, especially in our home. While my husband prefers to craft his gravy from scratch, blending flavors to perfection, I often rely on gravy granules when time is tight. Though Bisto has long … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 mands closures cafés retail restructure food shopping fashion transformation uk

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed plans to close 14 of its in-store cafés in 2026 as part of a significant store transformation aimed at improving product variety and customer experience. This decision impacts … Read More

Monday, March 30, 2026 m&s bananas pricing retail supermarket food waste jerseyroyal potatoes shopping

Marks and Spencer has sparked frustration among shoppers after introducing an 18p charge per individual banana in all its UK food stores, replacing the previous 90p per kilo pricing. M&S, which has branches in cities … Read More