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January 5, 2024

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

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

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