First-Ever Wetherspoons Pub to Open on UK University Campus This May Thursday, February 19, 2026 wetherspoons university pub surrey franchise campus sirronaldwates hospitality refurbishment students Wetherspoons is set to make history with the opening of the UK’s first university-owned franchise pub, scheduled to open its doors in May. Located at the University of Surrey’s Stag Hill campus, the new venue, named The Sir … Read More
Dobbies Garden Centres to Close Eight Branches Amid Restructuring Efforts Sunday, January 25, 2026 dobbies garden retail uk closures restructuring investment refurbishment valeting profitability Dobbies, one of the UK’s leading garden centre chains, has confirmed the closure of eight branches across the country as part of a wider restructuring plan. This move will leave 76 centres operational nationwide, including … Read More
Birmingham Council Aims for All Homes to Meet National Standards by 2032 Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council investment decenthomes repairs tenants rent standards refurbishment Birmingham Council has pledged that all of its homes will meet the national decent homes standard by 2032, responding to ongoing concerns about the condition of council properties. Currently governed by the Labour-run city … Read More
Birmingham’s Subside Bar Pledges No Price Hikes Amidst Reopening Rumours Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham subside bar reopening prices metal music digbeth refurbishment covid Subside Bar, a staple in Birmingham’s Digbeth music scene, has addressed circulating rumours about drink price increases ahead of its reopening. The bar, currently closed for a major refurbishment, was scheduled to reopen on … Read More
King Charles Offers Brother Andrew Temporary Home to Leave Royal Lodge Wednesday, January 14, 2026 kingcharles princeandrew royallodge sandringham marshfarm royalfamily refurbishment security titles epstein King Charles has taken decisive steps to relocate his brother, Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, by offering him a new temporary home. The 65-year-old royal is expected to leave Royal Lodge by his 66th birthday on February … Read More
Popular Attwell Farm Park Near Birmingham Closes Temporarily for Major Indoor Play Barn Upgrade Friday, January 9, 2026 attwell farmpark birmingham refurbishment indoorplay expansion family animals redditch playbarn Attwell Farm Park, a beloved family attraction near Redditch and just 50 minutes from Birmingham city centre, is temporarily closing its doors to undergo a major refurbishment. The farm will be closed for 11 days as it begins … Read More