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The Fountain Inn, Clent

The Fountain Inn was very busy – and it’s easy to see why this Black Country inn is so popular, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Ins


Thug jailed for kicking victim on floor in head in Wednesfield

A thug who knocked out a man and then repeatedly kicked the unconscious victim in the head in a Black Country street has been jailed for two years and eight months.


Debts of £23m revealed at crisis-hit pubs firm

A firm that ran dozens of pubs and social clubs across the West Midlands and Staffordshire racked up £23.4 million debts before going into administration.


Probably the best pub game going

William Adamson parodies a well-known lager advert to describe the darts players at his pub in Wolverhampton.


Boss can run pub again despite noise protests

The boss of a West Bromwich pub, which had been accused of upsetting residents with loud noise and alleged “lock-ins”, is free to continue his role after a successful appeal against his removal by Sandwell licensing chiefs.


Fears raised on future of fire-hit pub in town

Fears have been raised over the future of a prominent pub near Walsall town centre after it was hit by fire.


The Bridgehouse, Penkridge

Appearances can be deceiving as our reviewer, Shaun Lintern, found out on a trip to Penkridge.


The French Hen, Clent

These days it can be difficult to find somewhere to go for lunch that offers something affordable but different to the typical chain pub grub or stone-baked pizzas, writes Adam Burling.


BDO world title hopefuls on the way

Four of the BDO World Championship title contenders are heading to Wolverhampton for a darts exhibition when the tournament is over.


Shock king Richie Burnett’s next stop

Gary Anderson’s shock conqueror at the World Grand Prix, Richie Burnett, is heading to Wolverhampton for a darts exhibition before the next televised tournament.

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