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November 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Eyesore' pub near Bridgnorth set to reopen within months after years standing empty

'Eyesore' pub near Bridgnorth set to reopen within months after years standing empty

Supporting image for story: Santa Scores with latest World Cup beer from Dudley brewery

Santa Scores with latest World Cup beer from Dudley brewery

November 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Stafford chicken restaurant allowed to open until midnight

Stafford chicken restaurant allowed to open until midnight

Supporting image for story: Advent Calendars: Top 12 picks for 2022

Advent Calendars: Top 12 picks for 2022

November 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoon pubs will show World Cup games with the sound down... unless the manager decides otherwise

Wetherspoon pubs will show World Cup games with the sound down... unless the manager decides otherwise

November 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub thriving thanks to £250k refurbishment, 'Instagrammable' look and cocktail trees

Wolverhampton pub thriving thanks to £250k refurbishment, 'Instagrammable' look and cocktail trees

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Find out how World Cup fans can score a limited edition McDelivery bag from McDonald's

Find out how World Cup fans can score a limited edition McDelivery bag from McDonald's

November 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Black Country takeaway scores one out of five in latest food hygiene ratings

Black Country takeaway scores one out of five in latest food hygiene ratings

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Which Christmas TV advert is your favourite of 2022?

Which Christmas TV advert is your favourite of 2022?

November 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: The Wolverhampton city centre pub that counts its customers as friends

The Wolverhampton city centre pub that counts its customers as friends

November 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bella Italia to serve up £5 pizzas all month - where to find your local restaurant

Bella Italia to serve up £5 pizzas all month - where to find your local restaurant

Supporting image for story: McDonald’s ditching plastic cutlery for paper versions in all UK restaurants

McDonald’s ditching plastic cutlery for paper versions in all UK restaurants

November 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall brewhouse creates an England World Cup beer – using German hops

Walsall brewhouse creates an England World Cup beer – using German hops

November 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: '50 pubs close every month in England and Wales - life without a local is not worth considering'

'50 pubs close every month in England and Wales - life without a local is not worth considering'

November 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Looking to the future with the manager of McArthurGlen in Cannock

Looking to the future with the manager of McArthurGlen in Cannock

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub's new 'unorthodox' menu proves a hit with customers

Wolverhampton pub's new 'unorthodox' menu proves a hit with customers

November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pub to close for month due to major revamp – and will reopen with new name

Pub to close for month due to major revamp – and will reopen with new name

October 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Jamaican takeaway plan for ‘unsightly’ unit in Walsall town centre arcade

Jamaican takeaway plan for ‘unsightly’ unit in Walsall town centre arcade

Supporting image for story: A third of restaurants, pubs and hotels at brink of collapse, trade bodies warn

A third of restaurants, pubs and hotels at brink of collapse, trade bodies warn

October 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Rising costs and reduced sales help force Wednesbury pub to close

Rising costs and reduced sales help force Wednesbury pub to close

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub hosts launch of the latest Good Beer Guide

Wolverhampton pub hosts launch of the latest Good Beer Guide

October 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Black Country Ales buys pub in Rowley Regis

Black Country Ales buys pub in Rowley Regis

Supporting image for story: Walsall McDonald's to be closed for a month

Walsall McDonald's to be closed for a month

Supporting image for story: The 'haunted' Wolverhampton pub with a spooky history that's ideal for Halloween

The 'haunted' Wolverhampton pub with a spooky history that's ideal for Halloween

Supporting image for story: Cheers! New Good Beer Guide features dozens of the region's favourite pubs

Cheers! New Good Beer Guide features dozens of the region's favourite pubs

October 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge 'dessert sushi' business competes for spot on Aldi’s shelves in new Channel 4 series

Stourbridge 'dessert sushi' business competes for spot on Aldi’s shelves in new Channel 4 series

Supporting image for story: Lifeline for historic Ma Pardoes pub after landlord's 'closed by Christmas' warning

Lifeline for historic Ma Pardoes pub after landlord's 'closed by Christmas' warning

October 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Owner of Reece's Cafe shares delight at success one month after opening

Owner of Reece's Cafe shares delight at success one month after opening

October 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: On your marks! Burger King giving away 1,000 Whoppers at new West Midlands restaurant

On your marks! Burger King giving away 1,000 Whoppers at new West Midlands restaurant

Supporting image for story: Vegan fast food restaurant in Stourbridge unveils latest plant-based burger

Vegan fast food restaurant in Stourbridge unveils latest plant-based burger

October 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Food Review: Hug in a bowl from Michel Roux Jr courtesy of Dishpatch

Food Review: Hug in a bowl from Michel Roux Jr courtesy of Dishpatch

Supporting image for story: Cadbury World's chocolate Birmingham bull gets spooky seasonal makeover

Cadbury World's chocolate Birmingham bull gets spooky seasonal makeover

October 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bell Inn at Tong to close for major £420,000 refurbishment

Bell Inn at Tong to close for major £420,000 refurbishment

October 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Brewers and distillers face ‘huge blow’ as alcohol duty freeze scrapped

Brewers and distillers face ‘huge blow’ as alcohol duty freeze scrapped

Supporting image for story: Standing room only as rural pub near Wolverhampton reopens to great reception

Standing room only as rural pub near Wolverhampton reopens to great reception

Supporting image for story: Supermarkets and restaurants where kids can eat for free or cheaply over October half term

Supermarkets and restaurants where kids can eat for free or cheaply over October half term

October 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mouse droppings found inside takeaway as owners fined £5,000 for string of hygiene failings

Mouse droppings found inside takeaway as owners fined £5,000 for string of hygiene failings

October 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Last orders: Couple set to retire after running Black Country pubs for 33 years

Last orders: Couple set to retire after running Black Country pubs for 33 years

October 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pizza shop that delivers booze gets go-ahead in Wolverhampton despite concern

Pizza shop that delivers booze gets go-ahead in Wolverhampton despite concern

Supporting image for story: Dudley cocktail bar has licence suspended after complaints

Dudley cocktail bar has licence suspended after complaints

Supporting image for story: Pub operator Marston's annual sales above pre-pandemic levels

Pub operator Marston's annual sales above pre-pandemic levels

October 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Food Review: Walk right in for skill on a plate at The Little Bangla

Food Review: Walk right in for skill on a plate at The Little Bangla

October 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: See inside the Wolverhampton pub set to reopen after £600,000 renovation

See inside the Wolverhampton pub set to reopen after £600,000 renovation

October 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Next stop Worcestershire tapas for Severn Valley Railway pub

Next stop Worcestershire tapas for Severn Valley Railway pub

Supporting image for story: Farmers stay vigilant as record avian flu outbreak sees 48m birds culled

Farmers stay vigilant as record avian flu outbreak sees 48m birds culled

October 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Greggs reveals how customers' eating habits are changing as sales jump at bakery

Greggs reveals how customers' eating habits are changing as sales jump at bakery

October 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Popular Shifnal restaurant and flats up for sale at £495,000

Popular Shifnal restaurant and flats up for sale at £495,000

September 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Upcoming Oktoberfest events where you can raise a stein and listen to oompah bands

Upcoming Oktoberfest events where you can raise a stein and listen to oompah bands

Supporting image for story: Pub regulars speak of dismay as West Bromwich Wetherspoons up for sale

Pub regulars speak of dismay as West Bromwich Wetherspoons up for sale

September 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hip Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness teams up with Duvel beer to present one-off American menu

Hip Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness teams up with Duvel beer to present one-off American menu

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