Heartfelt Farewell as Caneat Cafe Closes in Stirchley Amid Pleas to Protect Local Icons Saturday, June 27, 2026 caneat stirchley cafe hospitality independent closure community vat businessrates support Stirchley bids a sorrowful goodbye to Caneat, a cherished café that has profoundly influenced the local community since opening in 2017. Celebrated for its signature seven-minute eggs, banana bread, and exceptional … Read More
Exact Temperature Threshold for UK Schools to Consider Closure Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools temperature closure uk education safety metoffice neu nasuwt As the UK faces an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C, teaching unions have clarified the temperature at which schools should consider closing or implementing additional safety measures. Currently, there is no … Read More
Birmingham School to Close Sutton Coldfield Site Amid Rising VAT and Financial Pressures Monday, June 22, 2026 education birmingham vat independentschools closure suttoncoldfield highclare finance policy schools Highclare School, a long-established independent school in Birmingham, is set to close its historic Woodfield preparatory site in Sutton Coldfield, citing financial challenges linked to increasing VAT charges and other rising … Read More
Major Bank to Close Popular Soho Road Branch Amid Digital Shift Friday, June 19, 2026 banking closure lloyds sohoroad handsworth digital branches community access uk Lloyds Bank has confirmed it will permanently close its Soho Road branch in Handsworth, Birmingham, reflecting a broader move towards digital banking services. The closure is scheduled for 23 June 2027 as part of a plan … Read More
Birmingham’s The Gunmakers Arms Closes Permanently Six Months After Reopening Tuesday, June 9, 2026 birmingham pub closure hospitality mentalhealth independent pubs business art community The Gunmakers Arms, a historic pub located in Birmingham city centre, has permanently closed its doors just six months after reopening, ending hopes that the venue would thrive again. The pub, known for its rich 200-year … Read More
Beloved Birmingham Bakery Faces Closure Amid Stirchley Development Dispute Monday, June 8, 2026 loaf stirchley bakery birmingham community development greensquareaccord coop closure uncertainty Loaf, a cherished community bakery that helped put Stirchley on the map as the best place to live in the Midlands, now faces the threat of closure after nearly 14 years in operation. Founded in 2012 on Pershore Road, Loaf … Read More