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January 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Owners of Dudley chip shop hit by car 'very upset' but promise 'we'll be back soon'

Owners of Dudley chip shop hit by car 'very upset' but promise 'we'll be back soon'

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire firm's revival of 1970s sports biscuit favourite sparks online stampede

Staffordshire firm's revival of 1970s sports biscuit favourite sparks online stampede

January 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Enjoy haggis and a wee dram in celebration of Robert Burns at Black Country Wetherspoons pubs

Enjoy haggis and a wee dram in celebration of Robert Burns at Black Country Wetherspoons pubs

Supporting image for story: Food Review: Experience a capital curry at London House Restaurant, Eccleshall

Food Review: Experience a capital curry at London House Restaurant, Eccleshall

January 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: New McDonald’s restaurant opens creating 40 jobs

New McDonald’s restaurant opens creating 40 jobs

Supporting image for story: Weston Park in running for awards - including best restaurant

Weston Park in running for awards - including best restaurant

January 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Strong festive season for M&B

Strong festive season for M&B

Supporting image for story: Disappointment from many as community reacts to closure of Wolverhampton pub

Disappointment from many as community reacts to closure of Wolverhampton pub

January 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two top chefs to host special lunch to raise money for military support centre

Two top chefs to host special lunch to raise money for military support centre

January 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sadness as Wolverhampton pub set for closure and uncertain future

Sadness as Wolverhampton pub set for closure and uncertain future

January 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: The popular and long-running sports bar with 'biggest whisky collection in Staffordshire'

The popular and long-running sports bar with 'biggest whisky collection in Staffordshire'

January 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Food review: Huge portions on the menu at Walsall desi-pub

Food review: Huge portions on the menu at Walsall desi-pub

Supporting image for story: The secret of success for the Staffordshire pub named best in country - twice

The secret of success for the Staffordshire pub named best in country - twice

January 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Say Cheese! cheesegeek make things personal for fromage fans this Valentine's Day

Say Cheese! cheesegeek make things personal for fromage fans this Valentine's Day

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire pub is named best in the country for the second year in a row

Staffordshire pub is named best in the country for the second year in a row

January 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Eccleshall pub once owned by football hero Sir Geoff Hurst shut for redevelopment

Eccleshall pub once owned by football hero Sir Geoff Hurst shut for redevelopment

Supporting image for story: Walsall Wetherspoon to reopen next week after major refurbishment

Walsall Wetherspoon to reopen next week after major refurbishment

Supporting image for story: New owner for Wall Heath pub

New owner for Wall Heath pub

January 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Busy opening weekend for new look Sedgley pub

Busy opening weekend for new look Sedgley pub

January 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: The friendly Dudley pub run by a couple, one half of whom is from Pennsylvania

The friendly Dudley pub run by a couple, one half of whom is from Pennsylvania

January 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: New menu for new year at Kidderminster town centre pub after makeover last year

New menu for new year at Kidderminster town centre pub after makeover last year

Supporting image for story: The Butlers Arms review: A pub with hair salon chairs and a threepenny in the Christmas pudding

The Butlers Arms review: A pub with hair salon chairs and a threepenny in the Christmas pudding

January 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sedgley pub reopening after £70,000 refurbishment

Sedgley pub reopening after £70,000 refurbishment

Supporting image for story: Costa introduces new vegan items to menu – and hot milkshakes

Costa introduces new vegan items to menu – and hot milkshakes

Supporting image for story: 87 days to go but Black Country supermarkets already have Easter eggs lining the aisles

87 days to go but Black Country supermarkets already have Easter eggs lining the aisles

January 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Six by Nico announce second tasting menu at new Birmingham restaurant

Six by Nico announce second tasting menu at new Birmingham restaurant

Supporting image for story: 14 restaurants in the Black Country and Stafford given new hygiene ratings

14 restaurants in the Black Country and Stafford given new hygiene ratings

Supporting image for story: Panic in the drive-thru! Reaction to McDonald's closing Wolverhampton branch for several weeks

Panic in the drive-thru! Reaction to McDonald's closing Wolverhampton branch for several weeks

Supporting image for story: Watch: The Wolverhampton restaurant back with a musical bang in 2024 after refurb

Watch: The Wolverhampton restaurant back with a musical bang in 2024 after refurb

January 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: McDonald's in Wolverhampton to shut down for six weeks due to expansion plans

McDonald's in Wolverhampton to shut down for six weeks due to expansion plans

December 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch: We tried alcohol-free drinks for Dry January - some fared better than others

Watch: We tried alcohol-free drinks for Dry January - some fared better than others

December 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: McDonald's favourites set to return in January with 2024 menu changes – full list

McDonald's favourites set to return in January with 2024 menu changes – full list

December 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons to sell discounted food and drinks in January sales – with pints at £1.99

Wetherspoons to sell discounted food and drinks in January sales – with pints at £1.99

December 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch: We try new takeaway's signature masala chips that customers 'love'

Watch: We try new takeaway's signature masala chips that customers 'love'

December 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Country pub which has gone through changes ready to welcome customers in

Country pub which has gone through changes ready to welcome customers in

December 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: How to carve your turkey like a pro this Christmas - top tips from the experts

How to carve your turkey like a pro this Christmas - top tips from the experts

December 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dapper Black Country landlord announces his retirement from famed Ma Pardoes after 23 years

Dapper Black Country landlord announces his retirement from famed Ma Pardoes after 23 years

December 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: In pictures: The grimy restaurant with mouse activity and unsafe gas supply

In pictures: The grimy restaurant with mouse activity and unsafe gas supply

Supporting image for story: Rat droppings on floor and dirty basin - inside the dirty restaurant fined £24,000

Rat droppings on floor and dirty basin - inside the dirty restaurant fined £24,000

Supporting image for story: Fish and chip shop of 45 years to rebrand and move away from fish as costs soar

Fish and chip shop of 45 years to rebrand and move away from fish as costs soar

December 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: The traditional 'proper pub' with a regular rotation of beers run by a former customer

The traditional 'proper pub' with a regular rotation of beers run by a former customer

Supporting image for story: Meet Weston Park's 30-year-old head chef who has led her team to a prestigious AA Rosette

Meet Weston Park's 30-year-old head chef who has led her team to a prestigious AA Rosette

December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pub landlords' rallying cry: Support your local by enjoying a festive pint or two

Pub landlords' rallying cry: Support your local by enjoying a festive pint or two

December 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: African restaurant in prime Wolverhampton location applies for 10am alcohol licence

African restaurant in prime Wolverhampton location applies for 10am alcohol licence

December 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Date for Campaign for Real Ale awards announced

Date for Campaign for Real Ale awards announced

Supporting image for story: Black Country brewery launches seasonal beer for Christmas

Black Country brewery launches seasonal beer for Christmas

Supporting image for story: New licensee takes over Wombourne pub - with promises of live music, discos and quizzes

New licensee takes over Wombourne pub - with promises of live music, discos and quizzes

December 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Derelict pub set to have new gourmet lease of life after £1 million investment

Derelict pub set to have new gourmet lease of life after £1 million investment

Supporting image for story: Watch: Bridgnorth antiques expert explains what makes a truly vintage Christmas dinner table

Watch: Bridgnorth antiques expert explains what makes a truly vintage Christmas dinner table

December 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fried chicken restaurant Slim Chickens adds wings to menu and new December deal

Fried chicken restaurant Slim Chickens adds wings to menu and new December deal

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