Food and Drink News & Updates
- 6th September 2025
I was lucky enough recently to catch the owner/landlady of 'The Fox Inn at Wilbarston' for a quick chat. I wanted to know her secret behind turning this pub around in just 9 months to be the thriving successful pub it is today and her plans for its future.
- 29th August 2025
A three-day Food Festival will take over Sutton Coldfield town centre from Friday 12th September to Sunday 14th September 2025, promising a spectacular weekend of food, fun, and entertainment for all the family.
Tucked away at the top of Walsall High Street, at the Old Square end, is a shop that brings smiles to children and adults alike. The Sweet Shop, run by local businessman Mark Smith – better known as The Sweet Shop Man, has become a much-loved fixture in the town since opening its doors back in 2010.
- 18th August 2025
Shropshire’s biggest beer festival is back in the Quarry this October. Aside from the Lederhosen-clad crowd and occasional Oompah, Shropshire Oktoberfest puts a local twist on the Oktoberfest format, celebrating local brewers, cidermakers, producers, street food and live bands.
A Birmingham restaurant will next month host an exclusive wine dinner in collaboration with one of Argentina’s best-known wineries.
- 1st August 2025
Doug Wright MBE today announced that he will bid farewell to McDonald’s after 44 years.
- 15th July 2025
Fazenda Birmingham has introduced a new elevated menu, offering a refined twist on its signature churrasco dining experience.
- 15th July 2025
New eatery opens its doors in the Mander Centre
Its large south-facing enclosed garden draws many visitors in spring and summer. According to CAMRA, this space is a real centerpiece—perfect for relaxing with a drink or enjoying family time in the warm weather.
Mondelēz International has opened a new state-of-the-art Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, following a £3.3 million investment that will shape the future of product development for iconic brands such as Cadbury