‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … Read More
Poundland to Close Seven UK Stores in February Amid Ongoing Challenges Thursday, February 12, 2026 poundland closures ukhighstreet retail budgetretail storeclosures britishretail retailrestructuring distribution competition Poundland, a prominent budget retailer, is set to close seven of its UK stores this February as part of a broader effort to restructure its operations amid challenging market conditions. The closures represent a significant … Read More
Sky Revives Beloved TV Channel with New Disney+ Cinema Launch Thursday, February 12, 2026 sky disney+ disneypluscinema skycinema streaming uktv entertainment mcu tvchannels partnerships Sky is set to relaunch a beloved TV channel five years after its dramatic closure, unveiling the new Disney+ Cinema channel through a strategic partnership with Disney. This exciting addition will be exclusively available to … Read More
I found a £2.69 Chinese ready meal that was a 'great alternative to a takeaway' Thursday, February 12, 2026 chinese readymeals supermarkets takeaway price flavour nutrition lidl curry chicken With Lunar New Year approaching, I set out to discover which supermarket’s Chinese ready meal could serve as a tasty and affordable alternative to ordering in. I picked meals-for-one from Asda, Tesco, M&S, Aldi, Lidl, … Read More
The Unexpected Lesson Behind Birmingham’s Michelin Star Triumph Thursday, February 12, 2026 michelin birmingham cuisine creativity wilderness persistence chefs food identity journey Over ten years ago, I first encountered Alex Claridge, now Birmingham’s newest Michelin Star chef, during his time at 1847, an all-vegetarian restaurant in Great Western Arcade. There, he presented me with a dish inspired by … Read More
Halfords Issues Warning to 1.2 Million UK Drivers Risking £1,000 Fine and Licence Points Thursday, February 12, 2026 halfords mot drivers uk finance fines safety vehicle licence inspection Halfords has raised serious concerns for over 1.2 million drivers in the UK who could face a £1,000 fine and six points on their driving licence for driving without a valid MOT. This alarming figure highlights a significant … Read More