Birmingham’s Chip Shops and Fine Dining Unite in Plea for VAT Relief Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham hospitality vat restaurants chipshop michelin support economy nightlife campaign The recent closure of Birmingham’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant, Simpsons, coupled with warnings from Bedders—the city’s legendary 80-year-old chip shop—highlights a growing crisis in Birmingham’s hospitality scene. … Read More
West Bromwich Approves 24/7 Casino and Tanning Salon in Former McDonald’s Saturday, May 23, 2026 casino tanning westbromwich shipleys highstreet refurbishment sandwell nightlife jobs development The empty former McDonald’s restaurant on West Bromwich High Street is set to be transformed into a vibrant 24/7 casino and tanning salon. Shipley’s, a well-known local gambling operator, plans to relocate its West Bromwich … Read More
10 Things You Can No Longer Do in Dudley Sunday, May 10, 2026 dudley nostalgia woolworths jbs nightlife metro change memories community transformation Dudley has transformed dramatically over the years, and a brief stroll through the town today makes that clear. While some changes have brought progress, others have meant saying goodbye to beloved pastimes and local … Read More
RumRum Birmingham Reopens on Exeter Street with New Look and Dress Code After Four-Month Closure Saturday, May 2, 2026 rumrum birmingham reopening exeterstreet dresscode nightlife hospitality venue event style RumRum Birmingham has officially reopened its doors on Exeter Street, marking the end of its four-month closure. This reopening brings a revitalized atmosphere, complete with a new look and a refined identity aimed at … Read More
Snobs Owner Plans Rooftop Terrace for New Irish Bar on Birmingham’s Broad Street Thursday, April 30, 2026 snobs broadstreet birmingham irishbar rooftop nightlife hospitality entertainment livemusic development A vibrant new Irish bar is in the works to replace the vacant Players nightclub on Birmingham’s bustling Broad Street, promising an innovative rooftop terrace for patrons to enjoy. The team behind the iconic Snobs nightclub … Read More
Wolverhampton’s De Fusion Bar Seeks Extended Opening Hours Following Licence Suspension Tuesday, March 3, 2026 wolverhampton defusion licensing bar alcohol suspension inspection regulations nightlife policing De Fusion Bar and Restaurant, located on Exchange Street in Wolverhampton city centre, has applied to extend its opening hours until 5:30am daily. The application requests permission to serve live and recorded music until … Read More