A restaurant forced to close next to a migrant hotel is now a squat for homeless Brits, highlighting a 'double standard' in government funding. Read the full story from Southampton.
Popular Newtown Cantonese restaurant Duk Inn will close permanently on 18 February 2026. Discover the story behind this family-run favourite and the wave of Sydney restaurant closures.
Sydney's iconic Ezzelinos Italian restaurant in Neutral Bay has closed permanently less than a year after a sale, shocking loyal diners. Read the full story of this family-run institution's end.
Jamie Darby's Ceno restaurant in Southampton closes after 20 years, citing problems from a neighbouring hotel housing asylum seekers. Turnover halved, staff lost. Read the full story.
Ceno restaurant in Southampton closes after two decades, blaming a neighbouring hotel housing asylum seekers for scaring away customers and making business 'impossible'. Read the full story.
Café Un Deux Trois, a Manhattan institution beloved by Broadway stars for nearly 50 years, has served its final meal. Discover the story behind the closure of this iconic theatre district spot.
Downtown Home & Garden, a beloved community staple in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has shut its doors for good, a victim of soaring rents and costs. Its closure is part of a record wave of US retail failures.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
Pan-Asian chain Wagamama warns of selective menu price increases next year as labour and food costs are set to rise by 4-5%. Find out how the National Minimum Wage hike and NI contributions are impacting your favourite restaurants.
A Miller & Carter steakhouse in Hockley Heath was forced to close on Christmas Day, turning away 78 families. Read about the kitchen fault chaos and customer outrage.
A popular steakhouse in Hockley Heath was forced to close on Christmas Day due to a kitchen fault, leaving dozens of families without their festive meal. Read the full story of the festive fiasco.
The A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire remains shut after a serious collision. Police and National Highways advise drivers to avoid the area. Get the latest updates here.
Families in Solihull saw their festive plans ruined after Miller & Carter Hockley Heath closed on Christmas Day due to an electrical fault, leaving them without their £105pp meals. Read the full story.
A Little Caesars in Florida was shut for a day after inspectors found rodent-contaminated pizza dough. Read the full report on the shocking health code violations.
Popular Newcastle restaurant Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie closed permanently on December 6, devastating customers. The owners cited crippling hospitality industry costs. Read their full statement.
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
Tast, the Catalan restaurant backed by Pep Guardiola, has closed its doors in Manchester after seven years, citing challenging trading conditions and rising costs. Read the full story.
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
The A27 near Chichester is closed in both directions due to a police-led incident, causing major delays. Sussex Police are on the scene. Follow for live updates.
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
The K&W Cafeteria chain has permanently closed all its restaurants across the US, ending an 88-year legacy. Read more about the closure and its impact.
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, serving Portland since 1907, battles survival as pandemic recovery stalls and downtown footfall plummets. Owners plead for community support to save institution.
Sydney's beloved Chinese Noodle House faces closure after landlords refuse lease renewal, sparking customer queues and creating competing noodle restaurants. Discover the full story.
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
Hawthorne by the Sea, a family-run Massachusetts institution, has served its final meal after 78 years. The community mourns the loss of a landmark that hosted presidents and locals alike.
Sydney's iconic Ms G's restaurant is shutting its doors for good on December 21 after 15 years. Discover the legacy of this Potts Point favourite and its famous cheeseburger spring rolls.
A serious lorry fire has caused complete closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 11 and 10, creating 60-minute delays and severe traffic disruption during Friday rush hour.
Major disruption on M4 as emergency services respond to serious collision between junctions 10 and 11, causing extensive delays and diversions during Wednesday evening rush hour.
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.