Category: Business

Former Carey’s nightclub in Coventry city centre to be converted to children’s nursery

Coventry Telegraph reports: Plans to change use of the property from bar to childcare facility have been approved by council planning chiefs Source: Former Carey’s nightclub in Coventry city centre to be converted to children’s nursery

Read more

Pail’s Bakery

Last night’s fire at the disused Pails Bakery, Craven Street, came shortly after it was sold at auction but before the sale had been completed. Cllr Bally Singh, Lead West Midlands Fire Authority member, said “It’s such a shame to hear of fire at the historic Pails bakery on Craven Street, and I hope the …

Read more

Business news

Farewell to Tinderbox Toys & Trinkets… After just over five years trading in Earlsdon Street, Sam Harrison and Tilly Tromans have announced that they will be closing the lid on Tinderbox Toys & Trinkets at the end of March.  Sam and Tilly have really enjoyed running the shop, and have appreciated the custom and support …

Read more

Business news

Ben is back!  After closing his Sweeny’s Barber Shop business in Coniston Road after 29 years in October and a brief spell working at Francesco’s in Leamington, Ben Pasik has returned to work in the area. He can be found at Emmerson’s  Barber Shop in Upper Spon Street (opposite Spon Gate School) on Mondays from …

Read more

HSBC Bank closure

Sadly there has been no last minute change of heart by HSBC about their controversial decision to close their Earlsdon Street branch. As ECHO went to press the bank was due to close on 31 January and the staff had been allocated to other branches in the area. Customers had reacted angrily to the closure …

Read more