Much-loved Midlands Pub Sets Reopening Date Following Year-Long Closure Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub reopening midlands fire wordsley canal food drinks community amybolton The much-loved Samson & Lion pub in Wordsley, West Midlands, is poised to reopen its doors on Friday, January 9, at noon, bringing new life to the canal-side venue after more than a year of closure. The pub was forced to … Read More
'A Pub is for Life' – Midland Boozer Urges Customers: 'Don't Ghost Your Local' in January Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub dryjanuary walsall midlands alcohol community hospitality theregistry localbusiness nightlife As January rolls in, many pubs across the UK face a slump in patronage, partly due to Dry January initiatives and post-festive slowdowns. The Registry, a well-loved pub located on Leicester Street in the heart of Walsall town … Read More
Update on Appeal Following Discovery of Man’s Belongings by River Avon in Pershore Monday, January 5, 2026 westmercia pershore riveravon policeappeal search missingperson midlands frost riverside samaritans West Mercia Police have provided a new update after a man’s personal belongings were discovered by the River Avon in Pershore, a town in the Midlands. On Sunday, January 4, officers found several items near Pershore Leisure … Read More
The 10 Lowest-Rated GP Surgeries in the Midlands as 2026 Patient Survey Launches Monday, January 5, 2026 gp midlands survey patients healthcare ratings saltley fernbank cqc access Across England, patients are once again invited to evaluate their local GP surgeries through the annual GP Patient Survey. This vital questionnaire captures the opinions of those who matter most—the patients—on the quality … Read More
Discover the Largest Free Sculpture Trail at Saltwells Nature Reserve Near Merry Hill Sunday, January 4, 2026 saltwells naturereserve sculpture woodland wildlife dudley family trails history midlands When visiting Merry Hill with the family, make sure to set aside time to explore the Saltwells National Nature Reserve, located practically opposite the shopping complex. As the largest woodland area in the borough, Saltwells … Read More
Reform UK Poised to Shape 2026 Dudley Council Elections Sunday, January 4, 2026 reformuk dudley localelections councilelections conservatives labour electoralcalculus midlands politics councillors The 2026 council elections in Dudley may bring substantial change, with Reform UK emerging as a formidable contender. The Dudley Council consists of 72 councillors, each representing one of the borough’s 24 wards with … Read More