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‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

A West Midlands chip shop is selling battered mince pies and other deep fried Christmas treats

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

Supporting image for story: New 'SushiDog' restaurant offering free food to first 100 customers ahead of grand opening in 2026

New 'SushiDog' restaurant offering free food to first 100 customers ahead of grand opening in 2026

Supporting image for story: Fast food chain Leon to axe restaurants and jobs in the West Midlands

Fast food chain Leon to axe restaurants and jobs in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Popular pub in the Clent Hills reopens after heartbreaking closure - what to expect

Popular pub in the Clent Hills reopens after heartbreaking closure - what to expect

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union

Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union

Supporting image for story: Inside the West Midlands village pub after its £250,000 transformation into a gastropub serving up incredible dishes

Inside the West Midlands village pub after its £250,000 transformation into a gastropub serving up incredible dishes

Supporting image for story: I discovered urban beauty at a fine dining restaurant in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods - and it’s a real treat for the West Midlands

I discovered urban beauty at a fine dining restaurant in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods - and it’s a real treat for the West Midlands

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Supporting image for story: A new hospitality experience has arrived at Aston Villa with a Michelin-starred chef - here’s what fans can expect

A new hospitality experience has arrived at Aston Villa with a Michelin-starred chef - here’s what fans can expect

Supporting image for story: Campaign for Real Ale announces the best pubs in the West Midlands - here are the highlights

Campaign for Real Ale announces the best pubs in the West Midlands - here are the highlights

Supporting image for story: Birmingham venue given green light to serve alcohol 18 hours a day

Birmingham venue given green light to serve alcohol 18 hours a day

Supporting image for story: Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell

Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Changes afoot at the Cotton Mill - Staffordshire pub set for refurbishment

Changes afoot at the Cotton Mill - Staffordshire pub set for refurbishment

Supporting image for story: "Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler

"Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Tettenhall comes alive with happy people, entertainers, stalls, and music at annual food festival

In pictures: Tettenhall comes alive with happy people, entertainers, stalls, and music at annual food festival

Supporting image for story: 10 of the best restaurants and pubs with outdoor seating in and around Wolverhampton to make the most of the Spring sun

10 of the best restaurants and pubs with outdoor seating in and around Wolverhampton to make the most of the Spring sun

Supporting image for story: All Black Country cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs handed food hygiene ratings this May so far - including some rated '1'

All Black Country cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs handed food hygiene ratings this May so far - including some rated '1'

Supporting image for story: We discovered one of the West Midlands’ best fine dining experiences - at a football stadium in Birmingham

We discovered one of the West Midlands’ best fine dining experiences - at a football stadium in Birmingham

UK News

Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security