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Review: A cosy Christmas night out at The Plough & Harrow in Aldridge

With the festive season in full swing and calendars filling fast, there’s something blissfully indulgent about letting someone else handle the cooking.

Your World|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Review: A cosy Christmas night out at The Plough & Harrow in Aldridge
Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why
Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why
Food and Drink|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Popular Bloxwich community pub set to reopen after £390,000 investment and renovation
Popular Bloxwich community pub set to reopen after £390,000 investment and renovation
Food and Drink|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: A West Midlands takeaway and restaurant get one star food hygiene rating as 22 inspection results unveiled by the Food Standards Agency
A West Midlands takeaway and restaurant get one star food hygiene rating as 22 inspection results unveiled by the Food Standards Agency
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Food and Drink|16 hours ago
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
Food and Drink|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: ‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes
‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes
Food and Drink|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: ‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best
‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best
Food and Drink|Dec 9

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Supporting image for story: "We haven’t had a proper day off without baking for over 8 weeks" - Mum and daughter duo behind viral 'Amelia's Cake Shed' have 'the best cakes in Penkridge'
"We haven’t had a proper day off without baking for over 8 weeks" - Mum and daughter duo behind viral 'Amelia's Cake Shed' have 'the best cakes in Penkridge'
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Staffordshire|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'
'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'
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Food and Drink|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: We tried an indulgent fondue at a wine bar in Birmingham and it could be the best way to enjoy wine in winter
We tried an indulgent fondue at a wine bar in Birmingham and it could be the best way to enjoy wine in winter
Food and Drink|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Brewood hospitality star secures dream job running popular gastro pub at age 25
Brewood hospitality star secures dream job running popular gastro pub at age 25
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Staffordshire entertainment|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: I visited a popular takeaway in Wolverhampton to see if its new spicy sauce lived up to the name
I visited a popular takeaway in Wolverhampton to see if its new spicy sauce lived up to the name
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Food and Drink|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton takeaway handed one star food hygiene rating as 36 eateries across the West Midlands discover their fate after recent inspections
Wolverhampton takeaway handed one star food hygiene rating as 36 eateries across the West Midlands discover their fate after recent inspections
Food and Drink|Dec 5
Supporting image for story: Hot chicken lovers invited to come and try festive menu at Merry Hill YouTuber's takeaway
Hot chicken lovers invited to come and try festive menu at Merry Hill YouTuber's takeaway
Food and Drink|Dec 4
Supporting image for story: Look: How iconic Stourbridge pub could look according to plans for its reopening
Look: How iconic Stourbridge pub could look according to plans for its reopening
Stourbridge|Dec 4
Supporting image for story: Popular Wolverhampton pub to hold its first ever beer festival with local beers - full details here
Popular Wolverhampton pub to hold its first ever beer festival with local beers - full details here
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Food and Drink|Dec 4
Supporting image for story: Inside the new Birmingham neighbourhood pub Kennedy’s Bar in Moseley Village following packed out launch weekend
Inside the new Birmingham neighbourhood pub Kennedy’s Bar in Moseley Village following packed out launch weekend
Food and Drink|Dec 3

UK News

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King’s cancer journey: From diagnosis to new update on health
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Q&A: King’s latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation
Q&A: King’s latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Charles announces ‘good news’ of reduction in his cancer treatment
Charles announces ‘good news’ of reduction in his cancer treatment
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer: Doctors’ strikes as NHS battles flu ‘epidemic’ would be ‘beyond belief’
Starmer: Doctors’ strikes as NHS battles flu ‘epidemic’ would be ‘beyond belief’
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Boil water notice lifted for tens of thousands of properties in Kent
Boil water notice lifted for tens of thousands of properties in Kent
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate
Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate
UK News|5 hours ago

Viral News

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'
Lifestyle|8 hours ago
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
Viral news|Dec 7
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
Entertainment|Dec 3
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
Viral news|Dec 3
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
Viral news|Nov 25
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?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Kremlin official says Russian police will stay in Ukraine’s Donbas after peace
Kremlin official says Russian police will stay in Ukraine’s Donbas after peace
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: EU to lock up Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
EU to lock up Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Director Rinsch convicted of scamming £8m from Netflix for lavish spending spree
Director Rinsch convicted of scamming £8m from Netflix for lavish spending spree
World News|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Zelensky says peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
World News|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Yodelling added to Unesco list of the world’s unique cultural heritage
Yodelling added to Unesco list of the world’s unique cultural heritage
World News|Dec 11
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