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July 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tradition and quality are what makes brewery a part of Black Country history

Tradition and quality are what makes brewery a part of Black Country history

July 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Beer giant fails to commit to future of Wolverhampton brewery after Marston's sale announced

Beer giant fails to commit to future of Wolverhampton brewery after Marston's sale announced

Supporting image for story: Marston's selling up marks sad end to proud history of brewing in Wolverhampton

Marston's selling up marks sad end to proud history of brewing in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2024: Lineup, tickets, funfair, bazaar & more at UK’s biggest mela

Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2024: Lineup, tickets, funfair, bazaar & more at UK’s biggest mela

Supporting image for story: We visit Teddy Grays in Dudley & discover a familiar, special and traditional sweet taste of the Black Country

We visit Teddy Grays in Dudley & discover a familiar, special and traditional sweet taste of the Black Country

Supporting image for story: What makes a great desi pub? We explain what they are and what they have to offer

What makes a great desi pub? We explain what they are and what they have to offer

July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched

New tasty treat at museum after chocolate bar launched

Supporting image for story: Barista from Walsall proud of achievements after competing in global final

Barista from Walsall proud of achievements after competing in global final

Supporting image for story: We visited a popular Lichfield pub for dinner which boasts about being 'really good' - here's our verdict

We visited a popular Lichfield pub for dinner which boasts about being 'really good' - here's our verdict

July 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dessert Shop company applies for two late Wolverhampton licenses

Dessert Shop company applies for two late Wolverhampton licenses

Supporting image for story: I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfort

I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfort

Supporting image for story: Inside a premier Wolverhampton pub - perfect for watching and talking about sport with a family feeling

Inside a premier Wolverhampton pub - perfect for watching and talking about sport with a family feeling

July 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum’s five hot deals, including free theatre shows

Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum’s five hot deals, including free theatre shows

July 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Beer and Indian food - we list nine of the Black Country's best Desi Pubs

Beer and Indian food - we list nine of the Black Country's best Desi Pubs

July 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pub to open overnight for General Election Party - and has cheeky message for Rishi Sunak

Pub to open overnight for General Election Party - and has cheeky message for Rishi Sunak

June 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: I discovered real ale and hearty grub at a traditional pub with the warmest welcome

I discovered real ale and hearty grub at a traditional pub with the warmest welcome

Supporting image for story: Inside the warm and friendly pub set inside a lovely village on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border

Inside the warm and friendly pub set inside a lovely village on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border

June 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum unveils her five hot deals for summer, including free prosecco

Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum unveils her five hot deals for summer, including free prosecco

June 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: New Japanese restaurant set to open in city creating more than 20 jobs

New Japanese restaurant set to open in city creating more than 20 jobs

Supporting image for story: Try an experimental dining experience at city's new restaurant

Try an experimental dining experience at city's new restaurant

June 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Food Festival 2024: Full list of independent exhibitors expected for the return of summer event

Shrewsbury Food Festival 2024: Full list of independent exhibitors expected for the return of summer event

Supporting image for story: Love your chocolate? – This 'dream job' could just be for you

Love your chocolate? – This 'dream job' could just be for you

June 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton city centre pub to close temporarily for renovation

Wolverhampton city centre pub to close temporarily for renovation

June 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Get a feel for an instantly recognisable landmark of a pub 'where everybody knows your name'

Get a feel for an instantly recognisable landmark of a pub 'where everybody knows your name'

Supporting image for story: Review: I visited a traditional Shropshire pub and was transported back to the 1980s

Review: I visited a traditional Shropshire pub and was transported back to the 1980s

June 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular city centre pub to reopen after eight months - with a new name

Popular city centre pub to reopen after eight months - with a new name

Supporting image for story: Look at the snazzy new look Bridgnorth restaurant unveils as it plans town's first sushi bar

Look at the snazzy new look Bridgnorth restaurant unveils as it plans town's first sushi bar

June 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We're a small independent coffee shop but we were over the moon to win a top food award'

'We're a small independent coffee shop but we were over the moon to win a top food award'

Supporting image for story: See the latest food hygiene ratings given out to Wolverhampton cafes, takeaways and pubs

See the latest food hygiene ratings given out to Wolverhampton cafes, takeaways and pubs

June 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We are delighted to bring this award home' - Shropshire restaurant named region's best

'We are delighted to bring this award home' - Shropshire restaurant named region's best

June 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Here's why a vineyard is teaming up with a university to produce wine growers of the future

Here's why a vineyard is teaming up with a university to produce wine growers of the future

June 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'If we win the tournament I'll be putting on some Danish specialities free of charge'

'If we win the tournament I'll be putting on some Danish specialities free of charge'

June 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Chip shop and restaurant in bid to be allowed to sell alcohol

Chip shop and restaurant in bid to be allowed to sell alcohol

June 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: The pub where the staff are the only ones pleased when there's an M6 closure

The pub where the staff are the only ones pleased when there's an M6 closure

Supporting image for story: I visited the pretty Bridgnorth pub winning fans on Tripadvisor - here's my verdict

I visited the pretty Bridgnorth pub winning fans on Tripadvisor - here's my verdict

June 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'They were already queueing at the doors!: Sports bar raises a glass on reopening night

'They were already queueing at the doors!: Sports bar raises a glass on reopening night

Supporting image for story: Food review: I had a bostin pie in one of the Black Country's best restaurants - I can't fault it

Food review: I had a bostin pie in one of the Black Country's best restaurants - I can't fault it

Supporting image for story: Watch: We examine Serbian food and drink ahead of the Euros

Watch: We examine Serbian food and drink ahead of the Euros

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Black Country mum's 12 Father's Day deals you won't want to miss

Money Saving Amy: Black Country mum's 12 Father's Day deals you won't want to miss

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'You ran a great friendly place and made everyone feel welcome': Tributes to pub set to close soon

'You ran a great friendly place and made everyone feel welcome': Tributes to pub set to close soon

Supporting image for story: See which West Midlands restaurants are named in the National Restaurant Awards' top 100

See which West Midlands restaurants are named in the National Restaurant Awards' top 100

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Decision over restaurant’s 4am plan put on hold to give owners time to install fire alarms

Decision over restaurant’s 4am plan put on hold to give owners time to install fire alarms

June 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: TikTok sensation Spudman who gets two-hour queues 'kicked off' town centre patch

TikTok sensation Spudman who gets two-hour queues 'kicked off' town centre patch

June 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'The rumours are true': Landlady of Coseley pub announces it will close and thanks 'loyal' customers

'The rumours are true': Landlady of Coseley pub announces it will close and thanks 'loyal' customers

Supporting image for story: Watch: See inside the bar that will get its very own military helicopter in its beer garden

Watch: See inside the bar that will get its very own military helicopter in its beer garden

Supporting image for story: Bostin' pub with a community feel in the heart of a Shropshire village

Bostin' pub with a community feel in the heart of a Shropshire village

Supporting image for story: City centre restaurant requests licence expansion to cover live music and alcohol all day

City centre restaurant requests licence expansion to cover live music and alcohol all day

June 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Our customers were asking for these two things for the longest time - we rolled both into one'

'Our customers were asking for these two things for the longest time - we rolled both into one'

Supporting image for story: I joined huge queues for 1p fish and chips at a Black Country chippy - it was perfect

I joined huge queues for 1p fish and chips at a Black Country chippy - it was perfect

Supporting image for story: Jot it in your diary! Popular food and music festival promises electrifying entertainment

Jot it in your diary! Popular food and music festival promises electrifying entertainment

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