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July 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: McDonald's plan for Great Barr Buffet Island site gets mixed reaction

McDonald's plan for Great Barr Buffet Island site gets mixed reaction

July 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food review: Beefing up the Mexican staple with El Pastor

Food review: Beefing up the Mexican staple with El Pastor

July 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Devastated bar and grill boss hopes church can be given lifeline after restaurant closure

Devastated bar and grill boss hopes church can be given lifeline after restaurant closure

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Opening of new drive-thru Starbucks branch creates 21 jobs

Opening of new drive-thru Starbucks branch creates 21 jobs

June 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Social Eats food and music festival at risk after organiser misses licensing meeting

Social Eats food and music festival at risk after organiser misses licensing meeting

Supporting image for story: Multi-million pound plans submitted to turn Buffet Island into a McDonald's

Multi-million pound plans submitted to turn Buffet Island into a McDonald's

Supporting image for story: New wagamama restaurant opens at Merry Hill

New wagamama restaurant opens at Merry Hill

June 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: US style as new sports bar launches in Walsall

US style as new sports bar launches in Walsall

June 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food Review: Italian-influenced delights from Hartnett & Holder

Food Review: Italian-influenced delights from Hartnett & Holder

Supporting image for story: Midlands towns make list of top destinations for independent restaurants

Midlands towns make list of top destinations for independent restaurants

Supporting image for story: Planet Doughnut now taking job applications for official doughnut tester

Planet Doughnut now taking job applications for official doughnut tester

June 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Digbeth Dining Club proves huge success in Codsall - with future dates planned

Digbeth Dining Club proves huge success in Codsall - with future dates planned

June 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: trying the new Lindt ice cream range at McArthurGlen Cannock

Review: trying the new Lindt ice cream range at McArthurGlen Cannock

Supporting image for story: See inside the Black Country pub converted from two cottages into a traditional real ale haven

See inside the Black Country pub converted from two cottages into a traditional real ale haven

Supporting image for story: Reviewing the award-winning wine made by the hidden gem winery in Staffordshire

Reviewing the award-winning wine made by the hidden gem winery in Staffordshire

June 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Beautiful setting and great weather for food festival

Beautiful setting and great weather for food festival

June 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food Review: Colossal pizzas worth a peep at Peepo, Bridgnorth

Food Review: Colossal pizzas worth a peep at Peepo, Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: The Good Food Show: Black Country and Shropshire well represented at the biggest food show in the country

The Good Food Show: Black Country and Shropshire well represented at the biggest food show in the country

Supporting image for story: Community pub in Willenhall set to reopen after £230k makeover

Community pub in Willenhall set to reopen after £230k makeover

Supporting image for story: New venue for CAMRA's Stafford beer and cider festival

New venue for CAMRA's Stafford beer and cider festival

June 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cheers! Tipton pub's beer festival attracts visitors from all over the country

Cheers! Tipton pub's beer festival attracts visitors from all over the country

June 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Beloved coffee shop announces closure after six years 'with a heavy heart'

Beloved coffee shop announces closure after six years 'with a heavy heart'

Supporting image for story: Club rewarded for excellent service with ale award

Club rewarded for excellent service with ale award

June 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: See inside revamped Great Barr pub as changes provide fresh jobs boost

See inside revamped Great Barr pub as changes provide fresh jobs boost

Supporting image for story: German Doner Kebab to create 35 jobs at new Wolverhampton restaurant

German Doner Kebab to create 35 jobs at new Wolverhampton restaurant

June 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: The award-winning pub celebrating 10 years of success - and where members enjoy perks

The award-winning pub celebrating 10 years of success - and where members enjoy perks

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton named among fast food capitals in UK

Wolverhampton named among fast food capitals in UK

Supporting image for story: See inside historic Shifnal hotel after £250,000 revamp of bar and restaurant

See inside historic Shifnal hotel after £250,000 revamp of bar and restaurant

June 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: International praise for West Midlands hotel's signature gin

International praise for West Midlands hotel's signature gin

Supporting image for story: Wine created in South Staffordshire wins coveted international award

Wine created in South Staffordshire wins coveted international award

June 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wine expert to hold tasting evenings

Wine expert to hold tasting evenings

June 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury pub reopens to public acclaim after £232,000 revamp

Wednesbury pub reopens to public acclaim after £232,000 revamp

June 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Villagers count their blessings as new pub opens

Villagers count their blessings as new pub opens

June 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: The magic of orange chips as UK celebrates National Fish and Chip Day

The magic of orange chips as UK celebrates National Fish and Chip Day

Supporting image for story: Couple who met at pub they went on to run stepping down after nine years in charge

Couple who met at pub they went on to run stepping down after nine years in charge

June 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Food festival heading to banks of the River Severn

Food festival heading to banks of the River Severn

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury pub to re-open within days after £232,000 makeover

Wednesbury pub to re-open within days after £232,000 makeover

May 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wagamama announces opening date for new Merry Hill restaurant creating 60 jobs

Wagamama announces opening date for new Merry Hill restaurant creating 60 jobs

May 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Family-run Bridgnorth coffee house overcomes challenges to celebrate 25 years in business

Family-run Bridgnorth coffee house overcomes challenges to celebrate 25 years in business

May 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Bilston pub known as a jazz and blues club with a rich history of playing live music

The Bilston pub known as a jazz and blues club with a rich history of playing live music

Supporting image for story: Two of the top West Midlands chefs to go head-to-head in competition at restaurant in the region

Two of the top West Midlands chefs to go head-to-head in competition at restaurant in the region

May 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Where kids can eat for free – or for £1 – in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Where kids can eat for free – or for £1 – in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Free family food and drink festival promises an action-packed day

Free family food and drink festival promises an action-packed day

May 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Belvita unveils new dark chocolate and orange bar

Belvita unveils new dark chocolate and orange bar

Supporting image for story: German Doner Kebab and Burger & Sauce to open next to each other in Wolverhampton city centre

German Doner Kebab and Burger & Sauce to open next to each other in Wolverhampton city centre

May 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Details on two Merry Hill Costa Coffee hygiene ratings released after mouse droppings found

Details on two Merry Hill Costa Coffee hygiene ratings released after mouse droppings found

Supporting image for story: Cheers! £30k revamp plans announced for former Wetherspoons pub in West Bromwich

Cheers! £30k revamp plans announced for former Wetherspoons pub in West Bromwich

Supporting image for story: New landlords at Brierley Hill pub so confident of success, they're holding their own wedding there

New landlords at Brierley Hill pub so confident of success, they're holding their own wedding there

May 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town footballer Cheyenne Dunkley and co-owner of Cool Rummings rum punch drink to host meet and greet in supermarket

Shrewsbury Town footballer Cheyenne Dunkley and co-owner of Cool Rummings rum punch drink to host meet and greet in supermarket

May 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country beer wins prestigious gold medal

Black Country beer wins prestigious gold medal

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