Balsall Common Pub Granted Permission to Keep Fence and Outdoor Bar After Lengthy Dispute Friday, February 13, 2026 balsallcommon brickmakersarms solihull planning pub heritage landscaping beergarden outdoorbar community The Brickmakers Arms pub in Balsall Common will be allowed to keep its recently constructed outdoor bar, perimeter fence, and big screen following a contentious planning saga that divided local authorities. The dispute began … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Smethwick’s Desi Pub with New Apartment Block Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smethwick development pub demolition residential flats planning covid19 parking regeneration Plans have been submitted to demolish the Desi 2 pub on Olbury Road in Smethwick and replace it with a new residential development consisting of 22 flats. The application, submitted by developer Redland Bay to Sandwell … Read More
Beloved ‘Gentle Giant’ Pub Chef Dies After Rare Gangrene Infection Sunday, February 8, 2026 gangrene sepsis death wolverhampton chef pub friendship memorial art community Scott Reynolds, a much-loved pub chef from Wolverhampton, has died after a seemingly minor cut on his leg developed into a rare and aggressive form of gangrene. The 47-year-old’s condition worsened despite treatment, … Read More
Birmingham Pub Earns High Praise from American TikTok Star for Their ‘Incredible’ Sunday Roast Saturday, February 7, 2026 birmingham suttoncoldfield pub fouroaks sundayroast tiktok foods kalanismith britishcuisine review American TikTok star Kalani Smith recently took to social media to share her glowing review of The Four Oaks pub in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Known for her candid food critiques, Kalani described the pub’s Sunday roast as … Read More
Midland Pub Warns Thief: 'Please Don't Visit Again' After Theft Tuesday, February 3, 2026 midland pub theft whitehorse amblecote community policy drugs respect warning A pub in Midland has issued a firm warning to a visitor caught stealing, urging them not to return. The White Horse, located on Amblecote High Street, started the year by reverting to its former name after previously being … Read More
West Midlands Landlord Reflects on Unique Upbringing at Historic Family Pub Sunday, January 25, 2026 pub landlord westmidlands heritage family tolkien coachandhorses alvechurch community history Gary Meads’ story is one unlike most – born and raised within the walls of a pub he now owns. The Coach & Horses Inn, situated on the border of Alvechurch and Birmingham, has been a family-run establishment for over half … Read More