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Shock closure of Shire Oak pub

Posted on August 23, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

Surprising news has reached me that the Shire Oak Pub, landmark at the southern tip of Brownhills, has closed less than twelve months after an extensive refurbishment.

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Howdles Lane convenience store saved!

Posted on November 28, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Back at the beginning of October, I had a somewhat concerning enquiry from reader Dave about the Co-operative convenience store in the small precinct just off the A5 in Brownhills by Howdles Lane – reports were that the Co-op were closing it and the future for the store was uncertain.McColls Continue reading →

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Does anyone know about the Co-op closure in Brownhills?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s an enquiry that’s come in today from reader Dave, who’s asked about the closure of the Co-op store in the small precinct just off the Watling Street opposite Brownhills School.Untitled 9 Continue reading →

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Express & Star covers Terrace Restaurant closure

Posted on February 15, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

I note today that the good old Express & Star have covered the closure of The Terrace restaurant in Brownhills that shocked so many last week – in an article unusually more detailed online than in the print edition, the paper reveals folks out of pocket with vouchers and others with prior bookings that are now obviously cancelled. A sad state of affairs indeed.
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The Terrace Restaurant closes down

Posted on February 12, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Sad news – it appears that popular and longstanding Brownhills restaurant The Terrace has closed – I’m sure this will come as a shock to customers past and present.
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