Top Birmingham Food and Drink News This Week: Battle of Bedders and an Alabama Slammer Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham hospitality simpsons bedders vat paradise sticksnsushi restaurant closure opening Hello, Food Club friends! Kirsty Bosley here, back with this week’s round-up—and first, a heartfelt apology for leaving you hungry for news last time. I was under the weather, and the recent closure of Simpsons—home to … Read More
Sudden Closure of Sutton Coldfield Shop Leaves Locals and Business Leaders Puzzled Saturday, May 30, 2026 suttoncoldfield fabrik closure retail gracechurchcentre bid community business events local A women’s clothing retailer in Sutton Coldfield’s town centre has once again closed its doors unexpectedly, leaving locals and business leaders perplexed. Fabrik, which had been operating out of the former Topshop and Topman … Read More
West Midlands Mayor Mourns Closure of Beloved Birmingham Restaurant Simpsons Thursday, May 28, 2026 simpsons birmingham hospitality michelin closure westmidlands mayor nighteconomy economy restaurant West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has expressed his deep sadness following the closure of Simpsons, one of Birmingham’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants. Owner Andreas Antona announced the permanent closure of … Read More
Simpsons Closure Live: Chef Calls It ‘A Sad Day for Birmingham Hospitality’ Thursday, May 28, 2026 simpsons birmingham hospitality michelin restaurant closure chef dining food gastronomy Simpsons, the city’s longest-established Michelin-starred restaurant, is closing its doors, marking a significant loss for Birmingham’s culinary scene. The announcement was met with sadness by the restaurant’s chef, who … Read More
M5 Worcestershire Traffic Live: Lorry Fire Closes Busy Motorway Overnight Wednesday, May 27, 2026 m5 worchestershire traffic lorry fire motorway emergency closure incident delays A severe disruption on the M5 in Worcestershire has occurred overnight following a lorry fire that forced the closure of the busy motorway. Emergency services rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze and ensure public safety. … Read More
Exact Date Announced for Solihull Post Office Closure Following TGJones Store Shutdown Tuesday, May 19, 2026 solihull postoffice tgjones mellsquare closure highstreet retail restructuring community midlands Solihull residents are feeling the impact as TGJones prepares to close its sole store in the town centre, which houses the only Post Office branch. The retailer’s outlet in Mell Square, featuring a Post Office and Toys … Read More