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Watch: Swindon landlady speaks of relief at reopening less than two months after car ploughed into her pub

The landlady at a Swindon pub has spoken of her relief at being able to reopen for the festive season only a few months after a car crashed into it.

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Business|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: Watch: Swindon landlady speaks of relief at reopening less than two months after car ploughed into her pub
Supporting image for story: Black Country nightclub to close on New Year's Day. This is what the owner has to say about the Government
Black Country nightclub to close on New Year's Day. This is what the owner has to say about the Government
Business|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: 395-year-old Wolverhampton pub finally reopens after water leak beneath golf course is repaired
395-year-old Wolverhampton pub finally reopens after water leak beneath golf course is repaired
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Penn|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: 390-year-old pub near Wolverhampton forced to close at busiest time of year because of water leak beneath golf course
390-year-old pub near Wolverhampton forced to close at busiest time of year because of water leak beneath golf course
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Penn|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025
Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025
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Food and Drink|Dec 28, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
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Features|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline
The rise and fall of five Wolverhampton pubs - here's how our city's pubs were affected by national trade decline
Wolverhampton|Dec 27, 2025

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Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
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Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich pub welcomes customers back in after six-figure makeover
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Supporting image for story: 8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season
8 cosy pubs in the West Midlands offering a perfect spot to warm up with a pint this festive season
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Food and Drink|Dec 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: 151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots
151 West Midlands establishments handed zero or one star food hygiene ratings in 2025 as Sandwell tops charts for number of least hygienic spots
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Food and Drink|Dec 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable
How do you like your Christmas Day dinner sprouts? We ask Bilston Market traders and customers for their top tops on the seasonal vegetable
Food and Drink|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I hope to make this time of year a little easier':
Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
'I hope to make this time of year a little easier': Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
Dudley|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Famous Victorian Dudley pub is granted permission for brewery extension and iron gates
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Supporting image for story: New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton wine bar owned by ex-Wolves player could lose licence - here's why
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In Pictures: People cheer as fireworks and drummers mark the start of a new year
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