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September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Acclaimed Italian restaurant group Big Mamma set to open first UK outlet outside London in the West Midlands

Acclaimed Italian restaurant group Big Mamma set to open first UK outlet outside London in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: New Italian restaurant complete with covered terrace to open in the West Midlands this year

New Italian restaurant complete with covered terrace to open in the West Midlands this year

Supporting image for story: Watch: Meet the UK's food heroes as major celebration of the food and drink industry gets underway

Watch: Meet the UK's food heroes as major celebration of the food and drink industry gets underway

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Special stout marks a decade of brewing in the West Midlands

Special stout marks a decade of brewing in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth pub dating back to 1820 unveils the secret to its success

Bridgnorth pub dating back to 1820 unveils the secret to its success

Supporting image for story: Watch: The people of Wolverhampton tell us about the best food in the West Midlands

Watch: The people of Wolverhampton tell us about the best food in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: I visited a traditional Italian restaurant with a West Midlands sparkle - here's my verdict

I visited a traditional Italian restaurant with a West Midlands sparkle - here's my verdict

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular community pub reopens with renovated bar after major refurb investment

Popular community pub reopens with renovated bar after major refurb investment

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wine created in South Staffordshire on the menu at Jeremy Clarkson's new pub

Wine created in South Staffordshire on the menu at Jeremy Clarkson's new pub

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth restaurant delighted to be nominated for national award

Bridgnorth restaurant delighted to be nominated for national award

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Belting' Great British Pub Crawl reviewer staggers out the Black Country after reviewing 33 boozers in two days

'Belting' Great British Pub Crawl reviewer staggers out the Black Country after reviewing 33 boozers in two days

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: New lease of life for historic city centre pub under new management

New lease of life for historic city centre pub under new management

August 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country pub group buys and reopens inn that closed last Christmas

Black Country pub group buys and reopens inn that closed last Christmas

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Opportunities open to work at popular festive market

Opportunities open to work at popular festive market

Supporting image for story: Where pupils can get free food to celebrate GCSE results day

Where pupils can get free food to celebrate GCSE results day

Supporting image for story: Community cafe opens in 'heart of Staffordshire community' opens up

Community cafe opens in 'heart of Staffordshire community' opens up

Supporting image for story: Popular pub reopens after major refurbishment

Popular pub reopens after major refurbishment

August 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Family-run pub reopens as first part of refurbishment finishes - with bar back in original spot

Family-run pub reopens as first part of refurbishment finishes - with bar back in original spot

August 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Independent spirit and great beer make Green Duck Brewery unique and special

Independent spirit and great beer make Green Duck Brewery unique and special

August 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: We asked Black Country folk for their memories of long-lost pubs and what became of them

We asked Black Country folk for their memories of long-lost pubs and what became of them

Supporting image for story: Nostalgia, history and a lot of beer: These are the 10 oldest pubs in the Black Country

Nostalgia, history and a lot of beer: These are the 10 oldest pubs in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: We ate at the Birmingham street food restaurant visited by Prince William and Kate and we've got a bid of advice

We ate at the Birmingham street food restaurant visited by Prince William and Kate and we've got a bid of advice

August 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub in the heart of a community closes doors for last time

Wolverhampton pub in the heart of a community closes doors for last time

Supporting image for story: Take a look around the Halesowen fish & chip shop that is up for sale

Take a look around the Halesowen fish & chip shop that is up for sale

Supporting image for story: West Midlands cider producer celebrates successful summer and Aldi partnership

West Midlands cider producer celebrates successful summer and Aldi partnership

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: A hidden gem, place of welcome and a step back in time – Wolverhampton cafe that has it all

A hidden gem, place of welcome and a step back in time – Wolverhampton cafe that has it all

Supporting image for story: New hygiene ratings for 45 Black Country and Staffordshire food spots

New hygiene ratings for 45 Black Country and Staffordshire food spots

Supporting image for story: A unique user experience and a fine dram all coming together for family distillers

A unique user experience and a fine dram all coming together for family distillers

August 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fancy a Chinese meal? Our reporter shares his favourite places across Wolverhampton

Fancy a Chinese meal? Our reporter shares his favourite places across Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Full circle moment for landlord of pub once run by grandparents

Full circle moment for landlord of pub once run by grandparents

Supporting image for story: Popular beer festival set to return for another year of friendship and good drinks

Popular beer festival set to return for another year of friendship and good drinks

August 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Thriving' high street pizza shop in busy area now on the market at low price

'Thriving' high street pizza shop in busy area now on the market at low price

Supporting image for story: Foodie delight as Severn Valley Railway's food and craft fair makes a return

Foodie delight as Severn Valley Railway's food and craft fair makes a return

August 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pub of the year award presented to Sedgley's Beacon Hotel

Pub of the year award presented to Sedgley's Beacon Hotel

Supporting image for story: See inside Walsall pub's refreshed bar and dining areas following refurbishment

See inside Walsall pub's refreshed bar and dining areas following refurbishment

August 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Matt Hudson-Smith has some tasty plans for when he comes home from the Olympics

Wolverhampton's Matt Hudson-Smith has some tasty plans for when he comes home from the Olympics

Supporting image for story: See inside revamped village pub reopening after 12-month closure

See inside revamped village pub reopening after 12-month closure

Supporting image for story: Black Country pub to reopen after £362,000 refurb

Black Country pub to reopen after £362,000 refurb

Supporting image for story: Community group working to protect, preserve and reopen Walsall pub

Community group working to protect, preserve and reopen Walsall pub

August 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Village pub poised to reopen after year-long closure and £330,000 makeover

Village pub poised to reopen after year-long closure and £330,000 makeover

Supporting image for story: Campaigners call on new Government to bolster planning protections for pubs on anniversary of Crooked House demolition

Campaigners call on new Government to bolster planning protections for pubs on anniversary of Crooked House demolition

August 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Idris Elba spotted in Wolverhampton pub

Idris Elba spotted in Wolverhampton pub

August 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: The hidden gem pub with a tight-knit community that 'only locals really know about'

The hidden gem pub with a tight-knit community that 'only locals really know about'

August 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: One year on: Timeline of The Crooked House's demise, and the campaign to get it rebuilt

One year on: Timeline of The Crooked House's demise, and the campaign to get it rebuilt

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Six hot deals to save you cash, including where kids can eat for free

Money Saving Amy: Six hot deals to save you cash, including where kids can eat for free

August 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: New Greggs in Bloxwich creates two jobs

New Greggs in Bloxwich creates two jobs

Supporting image for story: 'A celebration of our campaign, not a wake for the building' promises positive organiser of Crooked House One Year On event

'A celebration of our campaign, not a wake for the building' promises positive organiser of Crooked House One Year On event

Supporting image for story: Newly revamped Bewdley pub aims to be place of welcome for all

Newly revamped Bewdley pub aims to be place of welcome for all

Supporting image for story: Dudley restaurant facing potential closure after big financial losses

Dudley restaurant facing potential closure after big financial losses

August 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the team behind a successful temple in Darlaston celebrating a new success

Meet the team behind a successful temple in Darlaston celebrating a new success

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