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January 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pub begins search for the 'next Luke Littler' - could they be in the West Midlands?

Pub begins search for the 'next Luke Littler' - could they be in the West Midlands?

Supporting image for story: Increasing costs behind sad decision by owner to close popular Willenhall restaurant

Increasing costs behind sad decision by owner to close popular Willenhall restaurant

January 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pubs across West Midlands open to new licensees as pub chain asks for applications

Pubs across West Midlands open to new licensees as pub chain asks for applications

Supporting image for story: Independent brewery with traditional and flavourful beers which represent all parts of the Midlands

Independent brewery with traditional and flavourful beers which represent all parts of the Midlands

January 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sedgley café set to close, but owners set out plans for future in message to supporters

Sedgley café set to close, but owners set out plans for future in message to supporters

Supporting image for story: 10 highly rated pubs in Staffordshire that are perfect for a cosy meal and drink on a wintry day

10 highly rated pubs in Staffordshire that are perfect for a cosy meal and drink on a wintry day

January 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

January 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Brewery with family history, green ambition and excellent beer right in the heart of Shropshire countryside

Brewery with family history, green ambition and excellent beer right in the heart of Shropshire countryside

January 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kebabs and grills across West Midlands competing to win big at national awards

Kebabs and grills across West Midlands competing to win big at national awards

Supporting image for story: Save our Banks's petition breaks the 10,000 mark

Save our Banks's petition breaks the 10,000 mark

December 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dudley's top 10 restaurants - perfect for your first family outing in the new year

Dudley's top 10 restaurants - perfect for your first family outing in the new year

Supporting image for story: Best beer in the West Midlands announced: Here is the winner

Best beer in the West Midlands announced: Here is the winner

December 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons to sell discounted food and drinks in January sales – here's where you can get a pint in the West Midlands from 99p

Wetherspoons to sell discounted food and drinks in January sales – here's where you can get a pint in the West Midlands from 99p

December 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inside the Wolverhampton pub with historical feeling and warm welcome

Inside the Wolverhampton pub with historical feeling and warm welcome

Supporting image for story: Watch: I looked at what non-alcoholic and low alcohol drinks are worth drinking if you want to do Dry January

Watch: I looked at what non-alcoholic and low alcohol drinks are worth drinking if you want to do Dry January

December 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Food hygiene ratings handed to eateries across Wolverhampton, Cannock and Black Country

Food hygiene ratings handed to eateries across Wolverhampton, Cannock and Black Country

Supporting image for story: The secrets of brewing a traditional Black Country beer which has run in the family for generations

The secrets of brewing a traditional Black Country beer which has run in the family for generations

December 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: We take a look at some of the best places to enjoy a hot breakfast and warm welcome across the West Midlands

We take a look at some of the best places to enjoy a hot breakfast and warm welcome across the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Crowdfunder aiming to improve taproom experience at Stourbridge brewery

Crowdfunder aiming to improve taproom experience at Stourbridge brewery

December 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fancy a bite? Best places to eat while grabbing bargains in West Midlands Boxing Day sales

Fancy a bite? Best places to eat while grabbing bargains in West Midlands Boxing Day sales

December 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: We make two simple and delicious cocktails to impress friends and family over the festive season

Watch: We make two simple and delicious cocktails to impress friends and family over the festive season

December 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Christmas TV: Your guide to the best food shows to watch over the Christmas season - including Bake Off

Christmas TV: Your guide to the best food shows to watch over the Christmas season - including Bake Off

Supporting image for story: First look inside Oldbury pub after substantial refurbishment and restoration

First look inside Oldbury pub after substantial refurbishment and restoration

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: We found Italian food heaven in the West Midlands with divine dishes at prices that weren't out of this world

We found Italian food heaven in the West Midlands with divine dishes at prices that weren't out of this world

Supporting image for story: A Wolverhampton pub with a troubled past, but a bright present as a matchday venue and plans for the future

A Wolverhampton pub with a troubled past, but a bright present as a matchday venue and plans for the future

December 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: New cafe aiming to bring slice of the Mediterranean to Wolverhampton city centre

New cafe aiming to bring slice of the Mediterranean to Wolverhampton city centre

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Gornal restaurant brings festive cheer to food bank

Gornal restaurant brings festive cheer to food bank

December 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Staffordshire brewery producing beers with unique taste and legacy

Award-winning Staffordshire brewery producing beers with unique taste and legacy

Supporting image for story: Telford restaurant granted alcohol licence after pushback from residents

Telford restaurant granted alcohol licence after pushback from residents

Supporting image for story: Save our Banks's Mild petition passes 3,500 mark

Save our Banks's Mild petition passes 3,500 mark

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cadbury World makes chocolate Christmas dinner complete with turkey and sprouts

Cadbury World makes chocolate Christmas dinner complete with turkey and sprouts

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire pub set to thank loyal customers with free music and food

Staffordshire pub set to thank loyal customers with free music and food

Supporting image for story: Tividale pub set for grand reopening after undergoing substantial refurbishment

Tividale pub set for grand reopening after undergoing substantial refurbishment

Supporting image for story: 'I tried the most eco-friendly Christmas dinner in the West Midlands - and was pleasantly surprised'

'I tried the most eco-friendly Christmas dinner in the West Midlands - and was pleasantly surprised'

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fancy a pint on Christmas Day? Here's some of the places open to welcome festive drinkers

Fancy a pint on Christmas Day? Here's some of the places open to welcome festive drinkers

December 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside a traditional Bridgnorth pub with a family feeling

Take a look inside a traditional Bridgnorth pub with a family feeling

December 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: I went to see how Anglo Saxon history and links to the local area combine to create a great whisky at Northumberland distillery

I went to see how Anglo Saxon history and links to the local area combine to create a great whisky at Northumberland distillery

December 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: From the brewhouse to the bar, we look at the award-winning Codsall brewery based inside its own pub

From the brewhouse to the bar, we look at the award-winning Codsall brewery based inside its own pub

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Burntwood eatery named best Bangladeshi restaurant in the Midlands

Burntwood eatery named best Bangladeshi restaurant in the Midlands

Supporting image for story: I sampled the best Street Food offering by a Coseley Indian restaurant known for top quality meals

I sampled the best Street Food offering by a Coseley Indian restaurant known for top quality meals

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: We visited one of West Midlands most iconic restaurants of the last 25 years to try its celebrated dishes standing the test of time

We visited one of West Midlands most iconic restaurants of the last 25 years to try its celebrated dishes standing the test of time

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Save our Banks's Mild petition reaches more than 2,000 signatures

Save our Banks's Mild petition reaches more than 2,000 signatures

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside pub on outskirts of Bridgnorth which is warm and welcoming with great views

Take a look inside pub on outskirts of Bridgnorth which is warm and welcoming with great views

December 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former Walsall car showroom to become a supermarket and five restaurants

Former Walsall car showroom to become a supermarket and five restaurants

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge TikTok star honours hometown hero Jude Bellingham with his own burger

Stourbridge TikTok star honours hometown hero Jude Bellingham with his own burger

December 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: From James Bond to a wild wolf, 10 classic television advertisements for Banks's beer

From James Bond to a wild wolf, 10 classic television advertisements for Banks's beer

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Noddy backs our 'Save our Banks's Mild' campaign

Noddy backs our 'Save our Banks's Mild' campaign

Supporting image for story: A love of bikes and beer leads to a decade of making amber gold for Blackheath brewery

A love of bikes and beer leads to a decade of making amber gold for Blackheath brewery

December 3, 2024

Popular chicken brand set to bring a new taste to Stafford as restaurant opens

Supporting image for story: More than 1,300 sign Save Our Banks's Mild petition

More than 1,300 sign Save Our Banks's Mild petition

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