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Popular pub in the Clent Hills to reopen after heartbreaking closure - here's when

A popular pub in the Clent Hills near Stourbridge that closed following the death of its “much loved” landlady is set to reopen - full details in our story.

Supporting image for story: Popular pub in the Clent Hills to reopen after heartbreaking closure - here's when

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

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

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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

Supporting image for story: Temper and Brown Spin Sounds with Soul Food this Spring

Temper and Brown Spin Sounds with Soul Food this Spring

Supporting image for story: Why COSMO Wolverhampton is more than just a buffet – food, culture, and community since 2020

Why COSMO Wolverhampton is more than just a buffet – food, culture, and community since 2020

Supporting image for story: Orelle announces collaboration dinner with Kray Treadwell of 670 Grams

Orelle announces collaboration dinner with Kray Treadwell of 670 Grams

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Supporting image for story: Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Supporting image for story: Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Supporting image for story: Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list

Supporting image for story: UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims

Supporting image for story: Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

Supporting image for story: Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

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Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported

Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland

World News

Supporting image for story: Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs

Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs

Supporting image for story: Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

Supporting image for story: Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot

Supporting image for story: Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation

Supporting image for story: Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time

Supporting image for story: Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand

Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand