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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

December 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Walsall pub lights up for bright way to celebrate festive season

Walsall pub lights up for bright way to celebrate festive season

Supporting image for story: Marston’s cheers ‘promising’ Christmas bookings but drops to loss

Marston’s cheers ‘promising’ Christmas bookings but drops to loss

Supporting image for story: Pub reopens after dead mice and 'fresh' droppings found - owner now confident it's clean

Pub reopens after dead mice and 'fresh' droppings found - owner now confident it's clean

December 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Carluccio's all-new pizza range is full of chart-toppers

Review: Carluccio's all-new pizza range is full of chart-toppers

Supporting image for story: The Gornal pub saved from being lost forever and given new lease of life by former local

The Gornal pub saved from being lost forever and given new lease of life by former local

December 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Batches of Revels recalled because 'they may contain small pieces of rubber'

Batches of Revels recalled because 'they may contain small pieces of rubber'

November 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Nando's expansion and job losses at Metro Bank – why they reflect the state of our shopping centres

Nando's expansion and job losses at Metro Bank – why they reflect the state of our shopping centres

November 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley pub has relaunched under new management

Dudley pub has relaunched under new management

Supporting image for story: 'Business as usual' for now at Walsall pub set to be replaced by an Aldi

'Business as usual' for now at Walsall pub set to be replaced by an Aldi

Supporting image for story: New Bilston cafe offering range of food at an affordable price opens its doors

New Bilston cafe offering range of food at an affordable price opens its doors

November 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sandwell pub reopens with refreshed bar and expanded dining space after extensive three-week refurb

Sandwell pub reopens with refreshed bar and expanded dining space after extensive three-week refurb

Pub brand brings back turkey for festive menu after previous omission

November 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Challenge Dan: A two-course takeaway treat in Stafford for under £15

Challenge Dan: A two-course takeaway treat in Stafford for under £15

November 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country's Winter Ale Fayre is back with a bang - and a Crooked House twist

Black Country's Winter Ale Fayre is back with a bang - and a Crooked House twist

November 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Celebrity chefs and foodies descend on region for Good Food Show Winter

Celebrity chefs and foodies descend on region for Good Food Show Winter

Supporting image for story: Weston Park launches new gin for winter

Weston Park launches new gin for winter

November 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hungry customers queue up as YouTubers' new Merry Hill restaurant opens - but stars stay away

Hungry customers queue up as YouTubers' new Merry Hill restaurant opens - but stars stay away

Supporting image for story: See inside the Black Country inn run by popular couple who'd never managed a pub before

See inside the Black Country inn run by popular couple who'd never managed a pub before

Supporting image for story: Food review: Quality food at affordable prices at The Royle in Bridgnorth

Food review: Quality food at affordable prices at The Royle in Bridgnorth

November 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton kebab restaurant to offer half price kebabs for two days only

Wolverhampton kebab restaurant to offer half price kebabs for two days only

Supporting image for story: Recruitment under way for Sedgley pub reopening under new owners

Recruitment under way for Sedgley pub reopening under new owners

Supporting image for story: Comfort and calm away from maddening crowd

Comfort and calm away from maddening crowd

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: MPs back call to do more to protect old pubs and stop another loss like Crooked House

MPs back call to do more to protect old pubs and stop another loss like Crooked House

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch UK's best curry chef prepare one of his restaurant's most popular dishes

Watch UK's best curry chef prepare one of his restaurant's most popular dishes

Supporting image for story: Smethwick restaurant which had 'problem with mice' and droppings allowed to reopen

Smethwick restaurant which had 'problem with mice' and droppings allowed to reopen

November 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Wolverhampton 'pub for all seasons' that's thriving under new management

The Wolverhampton 'pub for all seasons' that's thriving under new management

Supporting image for story: Food review: Curry is the real deal at The Swan in Stonnall, near Aldridge

Food review: Curry is the real deal at The Swan in Stonnall, near Aldridge

November 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mayor will open Dudley ales festival

Mayor will open Dudley ales festival

November 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth pub named again as among the UK's best places to spend a penny

Bridgnorth pub named again as among the UK's best places to spend a penny

November 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Disappointment at lack of pub protection measures in King's Speech after destruction of The Crooked House

Disappointment at lack of pub protection measures in King's Speech after destruction of The Crooked House

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Popular pub to close doors for two weeks due to major revamp

Popular pub to close doors for two weeks due to major revamp

Supporting image for story: 'Delicious food, beautiful grounds and dog-friendly room options ' – Our review of the luxury Tewkesbury Park Hotel

'Delicious food, beautiful grounds and dog-friendly room options ' – Our review of the luxury Tewkesbury Park Hotel

November 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: The Woodberry Inn's ‘farm to fork’ menu excels

Food review: The Woodberry Inn's ‘farm to fork’ menu excels

November 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Woman who has run Wolverhampton café for 15 years leaves to take 'well-earned break'

Woman who has run Wolverhampton café for 15 years leaves to take 'well-earned break'

Supporting image for story: 'Idyllic' barn cafe scores top hygiene rating in first inspection after transformation

'Idyllic' barn cafe scores top hygiene rating in first inspection after transformation

Supporting image for story: Challenge Dan: A great day out in Wellington for just £20?

Challenge Dan: A great day out in Wellington for just £20?

November 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: Neapolitan cuisine at Riva Blu in Birmingham blew our reviewer away

Food review: Neapolitan cuisine at Riva Blu in Birmingham blew our reviewer away

Supporting image for story: 'Shocked' chip shop owner hits out at hygiene inspector following one out of five rating

'Shocked' chip shop owner hits out at hygiene inspector following one out of five rating

November 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: One man arrested as police hunt second suspect for rodents released in restaurants

One man arrested as police hunt second suspect for rodents released in restaurants

October 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food Review: All boxes ticked at The Wayfarer, Stone

Food Review: All boxes ticked at The Wayfarer, Stone

Supporting image for story: The Black Country pub 'haunted' by the ghost of a beggar turned away one cold night

The Black Country pub 'haunted' by the ghost of a beggar turned away one cold night

October 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Inside the revamped West Bromwich restaurant which is offering dishes from around the world

Inside the revamped West Bromwich restaurant which is offering dishes from around the world

Supporting image for story: Owner of new desi pub hails Express & Star's series as business continues to thrive

Owner of new desi pub hails Express & Star's series as business continues to thrive

Supporting image for story: The 'only' Wolverhampton takeaway offering HMC certified halal meat

The 'only' Wolverhampton takeaway offering HMC certified halal meat

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wollaston real ale pub reopening today after change of management

Wollaston real ale pub reopening today after change of management

Supporting image for story: Self-pouring and 'shelf-talking' Birmingham wine bar offering new rosé and small plates deal

Self-pouring and 'shelf-talking' Birmingham wine bar offering new rosé and small plates deal

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Every pub in Dudley with the best possible hygiene rating

Every pub in Dudley with the best possible hygiene rating

Supporting image for story: Cafe is the 'Beez Kneez' as three-star food rating jumps up to five

Cafe is the 'Beez Kneez' as three-star food rating jumps up to five

October 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley town centre pub that dates back 205 years is reopening this week

Dudley town centre pub that dates back 205 years is reopening this week

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