Taco Bell to Launch First Birmingham City Centre Outlet at New Street Station Wednesday, April 15, 2026 tacobell birmingham newstreet restaurant fastfood mexican cuisine expansion westmidlands bullring Taco Bell is set to bring its popular Mexican-inspired menu to the heart of Birmingham with its first city centre branch. While the fast-food chain already operates a location at Star City, the upcoming Birmingham New Street … Read More
'It's Like a Warzone': Birmingham Restaurant Owner Speaks Out on City's Forgotten Quarter Monday, April 6, 2026 birmingham restaurant lagalleria citycentre decline italiancuisine smallbusiness newstreet vacancy urbandecay Erminio Shahmani, owner of the Italian restaurant La Galleria, has been steadfastly running his business in Birmingham’s city centre for nearly a decade. Yet, he describes the area around New Street Station and Ethel … Read More
Last Man Standing in Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Raises Questions About Its Future Sunday, March 29, 2026 birmingham lagalleria masonichall zombiequarter independentbusiness newstreet restaurant urbandecay planningpermission citycentre Tucked away on the corner of New Street and Ethel Street in Birmingham’s city centre stands the grand, yet largely empty, old Masonic Hall. Its once bustling shops like Eat4Less and Fat Burgers now bear bailiff notices, their … Read More
When Will Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Rise Again? The Plan Revealed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet redevelopment heritage cinema architecture restoration citycouncil urbanrenewal A long-neglected section of Birmingham’s busiest street is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. The Grade II-listed building at 92-93 New Street, located opposite the lively ‘Chicken Quarter’ renowned for its array of … Read More
What is Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' and Where Can It Be Found? Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet retail urbandecay development economy commercial regeneration shopping Nestled on Birmingham’s bustling New Street lies an area locals have dubbed the “Zombie Quarter.” This name refers to a series of long-dead retail and commercial units that have remained empty and unused for … Read More
Birmingham New Street’s Beloved T4 Bubble Tea Spot Closes as New Eateries Prepare to Open Saturday, March 14, 2026 birmingham newstreet t4 bubbletea closure food drink amorino yiamas hospitaity After six years of delighting bubble tea fans across Birmingham city centre, the popular New Street branch of T4 has permanently closed. Renowned for its signature drinks, the teal-colored storefront now bears a clear … Read More