https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/loaf/Recent content in loaf on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 08 Jun 2026 05:58:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/beloved-birmingham-bakery-faces-closure-amid-stirchley-development-dispute/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:58:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/beloved-birmingham-bakery-faces-closure-amid-stirchley-development-dispute/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 built a loyal following for its fresh breads and cookery classes, becoming a vibrant part of the local community. The bakery temporarily closed its doors in February, anticipating a move into the Stirchley Cooperative Development (SCD) building — a mixed-use project featuring three shops and 39 flats that Loaf played a key role in developing.