Restaurants1 hr agoWeekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?1 hr ago4 hrs agoBusiness rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chefAlex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoDine and dash arrest after man 'put hair on plate'Two people allegedly order steaks and cocktails worth about £150 and then refuse to pay.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoCut to pub business rates 'not enough', owners sayPubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April.5 hrs ago6 days agoSite where restaurant burned down sold to developersThe site used to house the Octopus restaurant before it was destroyed in a fire.6 days ago3 Jul 2026Bikers and locals raise £10k for cafe hit by fireHundreds donate to help a fire-hit cafe and sports pavilion while a biker group also pledges support.3 Jul 202624 Jun 2026Cube hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant shutThe closures follow others announced in recent weeks in Birmingham.24 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.16 Jun 202616 Jun 2026'Town council owes me £150k for unfair charges'The town council has already repaid £88,000 after wrongly charging businesses for pavement licences.16 Jun 2026...
