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June 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: What are orange chips and where did they come from? A guide to a Black Country food icon

What are orange chips and where did they come from? A guide to a Black Country food icon

June 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Weston Park’s Senior Sous Chef to pass on his expertise

Weston Park’s Senior Sous Chef to pass on his expertise

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Popular food festival set to return to banks of Severn

Popular food festival set to return to banks of Severn

Supporting image for story: Win a fathers day dinner with with colourful competition

Win a fathers day dinner with with colourful competition

Supporting image for story: Free pizza at popular Italian chain with sites in Staffordshire and Birmingham

Free pizza at popular Italian chain with sites in Staffordshire and Birmingham

June 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We make this a place to be in the summer': The pub which shines brightest when weather is nice

'We make this a place to be in the summer': The pub which shines brightest when weather is nice

June 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We provide a joyful and friendly place for everyone': Community cafe where the team want to help

'We provide a joyful and friendly place for everyone': Community cafe where the team want to help

Supporting image for story: Pub's helicopter plan set to take off after permission granted for beer garden attraction

Pub's helicopter plan set to take off after permission granted for beer garden attraction

Supporting image for story: 11 jolly photos of pub renowned for dazzling Christmas lights after Marston's sale confirmed

11 jolly photos of pub renowned for dazzling Christmas lights after Marston's sale confirmed

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Long-serving Halesowen real ale pub owner mourned

Long-serving Halesowen real ale pub owner mourned

May 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'If my employees are happy, I'm happy': Pizza shops' new owner on homecoming venture

'If my employees are happy, I'm happy': Pizza shops' new owner on homecoming venture

Supporting image for story: Become a chocolatier in 'inresistibly sweet' competition

Become a chocolatier in 'inresistibly sweet' competition

Supporting image for story: BBQ week: 'People have more excuses to go to the butchers and there are a lot more options'

BBQ week: 'People have more excuses to go to the butchers and there are a lot more options'

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I like how barbecues bring people together': We grill Wolverhampton folk ahead of National BBQ Week

'I like how barbecues bring people together': We grill Wolverhampton folk ahead of National BBQ Week

Supporting image for story: 'I'm excited to run my own franchise in my local community' says new owner of two pizza shops

'I'm excited to run my own franchise in my local community' says new owner of two pizza shops

May 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons to bring back menu favourite for the first time in ten years - for one weekend only

Wetherspoons to bring back menu favourite for the first time in ten years - for one weekend only

May 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton drinkers spoilt for choice of beer festivals

Wolverhampton drinkers spoilt for choice of beer festivals

May 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inside the 'modern, young and vibrant' pub at the heart of its community

Inside the 'modern, young and vibrant' pub at the heart of its community

Supporting image for story: I enjoyed a bostin pie in one of the Black Country's best and most traditional restaurants

I enjoyed a bostin pie in one of the Black Country's best and most traditional restaurants

May 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inside the newest sandwich shop offering a 'posher Subway experience'

Inside the newest sandwich shop offering a 'posher Subway experience'

May 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves-mad cafe breaks matchday breakfast record thanks to Wolfpack regulars' appetites

Wolves-mad cafe breaks matchday breakfast record thanks to Wolfpack regulars' appetites

Supporting image for story: 'A short measure cheats us all!' More than two-thirds of UK beer and wine short measured

'A short measure cheats us all!' More than two-thirds of UK beer and wine short measured

May 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: 'I went to Wombourne to get the best pork bap I've ever had'

Watch: 'I went to Wombourne to get the best pork bap I've ever had'

May 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I bought my wife a cafe while I was on a stag do - we wouldn't change it for the world'

'I bought my wife a cafe while I was on a stag do - we wouldn't change it for the world'

May 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: How do you like yours? Wolverhampton locals chat brews on International Tea Day

How do you like yours? Wolverhampton locals chat brews on International Tea Day

May 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I love being able to welcome people' says landlord of pub at the heart of the village

'I love being able to welcome people' says landlord of pub at the heart of the village

Supporting image for story: Watch: I took my mum to 'Gin School' - here's what happened next

Watch: I took my mum to 'Gin School' - here's what happened next

May 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Love, care and quality are key to great donuts made the traditional way in the Black Country

Love, care and quality are key to great donuts made the traditional way in the Black Country

Supporting image for story: World Whisky Day: We meet the West Midlands' whisky innovators as the world celebrates a wee dram

World Whisky Day: We meet the West Midlands' whisky innovators as the world celebrates a wee dram

Supporting image for story: Home-grown produce and cooking a nice mix for Adam Frost

Home-grown produce and cooking a nice mix for Adam Frost

May 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Four-day cider festival to run at city micropub

Four-day cider festival to run at city micropub

Supporting image for story: 'My venue is modern, vibrant and comes with great music'

'My venue is modern, vibrant and comes with great music'

May 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Unique dining experience where diners put their 'trust' in award winning chef and guess the dishes extended

Unique dining experience where diners put their 'trust' in award winning chef and guess the dishes extended

Supporting image for story: 43 new Black Country food hygiene ratings issued - more than half achieve full marks

43 new Black Country food hygiene ratings issued - more than half achieve full marks

May 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Third Weavers bar to open in Stourbridge this Friday

Third Weavers bar to open in Stourbridge this Friday

Supporting image for story: Why pubs group Marston's needs a summer of English Euros glory

Why pubs group Marston's needs a summer of English Euros glory

Supporting image for story: Double award nominations for Bridgnorth hotel's curry restaurant praised for 'exceptional' food

Double award nominations for Bridgnorth hotel's curry restaurant praised for 'exceptional' food

May 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Traditional pub given new life by couple who call it their life

Traditional pub given new life by couple who call it their life

Supporting image for story: 'I had an epic hot dog at a restaurant that's marvellous both inside and out'

'I had an epic hot dog at a restaurant that's marvellous both inside and out'

May 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: The 'bostin' takeaway in a shipping container that provides daily twists on its menu

The 'bostin' takeaway in a shipping container that provides daily twists on its menu

Supporting image for story: New Black Country lager being launched today - this is where you can find it

New Black Country lager being launched today - this is where you can find it

Supporting image for story: 'Moments of joy' promised as new cafe and patisserie opens at McArthurGlen outlet in Cannock

'Moments of joy' promised as new cafe and patisserie opens at McArthurGlen outlet in Cannock

May 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Awards for gins made in the Black Country as one distillery announces date for new whisky

Awards for gins made in the Black Country as one distillery announces date for new whisky

May 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Yeehaw! Wolverhampton Wild West restaurant impresses on TV's Come Dine With Me: The Professionals

Yeehaw! Wolverhampton Wild West restaurant impresses on TV's Come Dine With Me: The Professionals

May 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country Wild West restaurant to feature on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me

Black Country Wild West restaurant to feature on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me

May 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: The village pub that's enjoying a turnaround in fortunes and acts as community hub

The village pub that's enjoying a turnaround in fortunes and acts as community hub

Supporting image for story: Food review: My meal at this affordable Shropshire pub ticked all the boxes

Food review: My meal at this affordable Shropshire pub ticked all the boxes

May 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: New bigger Greggs bakery opens its doors

New bigger Greggs bakery opens its doors

Supporting image for story: New chicken shop opening in Merry Hill - with free wings for the first 100 customers

New chicken shop opening in Merry Hill - with free wings for the first 100 customers

April 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Restaurant chain opening first steakhouse in Staffordshire

Restaurant chain opening first steakhouse in Staffordshire

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