Dudley Bar Boss Vows to 'Stand Strong' and Preserve 'Good Vibes' After Van Crashes Into Venue Thursday, February 12, 2026 dudley coast restaurant bar vancrash cctv hospitality westmidlands police repairs The director of The Coast Restaurant & Bar in Dudley has expressed relief that no one was hurt after a van smashed into the establishment in the early hours of Sunday, February 1. CCTV footage shows the vehicle driving up … Read More
Inside Harborne’s Thriving Indie Coffee Scene: Why Paul at No 41 Stands Out Saturday, February 7, 2026 harborne coffee independent café community service hospitality smallbusiness local connections Strolling down Harborne High Street in 2026 feels a bit like a scene from Scooby Doo — your feet keep moving while charity shop, cafe, charity shop, cafe form the ever-rotating backdrop. Among these familiar rhythms, the … Read More
Cosy Midlands Pub Makes Unprecedented History as UK's Best Friday, January 23, 2026 tamworthtap camra puboftheyear realale midlands pubs community brewing hospitality heritage The Tamworth Tap, a charming pub nestled on Market Street in Tamworth, has made history by winning the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) National Pub of the Year award for an unprecedented third consecutive year. This remarkable … Read More
Historic 18th Century Pub Faces Closure Without Government Support, Warns Landlord Tuesday, January 20, 2026 pubs vat taxation hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance government closure wetherspoons midlands The Coach & Horses Inn, a historic Midland pub dating back to 1787, stands at a crossroads as its landlord warns it may close this year without urgent government intervention. Nestled on the border of Alvechurch and … Read More
Birmingham’s Picture & Pint: A Bar Like No Other in England Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham pictureandpint bar community hospitality photography cotteridge cheers localart music Picture & Pint, which opened its doors in December 2024, has quickly earned a reputation as Birmingham’s most distinctive bar. Situated in Cotteridge, this one-of-a-kind venue combines the warmth of a traditional pub with … Read More
UK Brewery Group Behind Black Sheep, Hofmeister, and Fourpure Faces Imminent Collapse Wednesday, January 14, 2026 keystone brewery collapse blacksheep hofmeister fourpure businessrates hospitality diageo ukhospitality Keystone Brewery Group, the parent company behind well-known UK beer brands such as Black Sheep, Hofmeister, and Fourpure, is once again on the brink of collapse. Despite employing around 190 staff across breweries … Read More