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Stories by Mark Drew

Andy Richardson: Has the Michelin star lost its sparkle?

Andy Richardson: Has the Michelin star lost its sparkle?

Rewind to 2000 and the region was awash with Michelin stars. Leafy Shropshire was the most important destination in the UK, outside London. It boasted three Michelin starred restaurants and a fourth with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, denoting high standards at a reasonable price.

Dining out | Last updated: Oct 1, 2018

It's Grace and Gamba! West Midland Safari Park zebras named

It's Grace and Gamba! West Midland Safari Park zebras named

Attractions | Last updated: Aug 31, 2018

Grévy’s zebra born at West Midlands Safari Park

Grévy’s zebra born at West Midlands Safari Park

Attractions | Last updated: Jul 27, 2018

Drayton Manor Zoo welcomes endangered baby tamarins

Drayton Manor Zoo welcomes endangered baby tamarins

Staffordshire entertainment | Last updated: May 23, 2018

West Midland Safari Park celebrates its 45th anniversary

West Midland Safari Park celebrates its 45th anniversary

Attractions | Last updated: May 16, 2018

Cancelled: Hoo Farm sheep races scrapped after animal rights campaign

Cancelled: Hoo Farm sheep races scrapped after animal rights campaign

Attractions | Last updated: Mar 27, 2018

Are you happy with the Brexit negotiations? Vote in our poll

Are you happy with the Brexit negotiations? Vote in our poll

Politics | Last updated: Mar 29, 2018

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy pupils throw Christmas party for care home residents

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy pupils throw Christmas party for care home residents

Wednesbury | Last updated: Dec 8, 2017

Gavin Williamson - Bodyguards follow MP on cinema trips

Gavin Williamson - Bodyguards follow MP on cinema trips

Staffordshire | Last updated: Dec 6, 2017

Event celebrating the life of Larry Grayson to be held in Birmingham

Event celebrating the life of Larry Grayson to be held in Birmingham

Entertainment | Last updated: Dec 1, 2017

Generous traders support Lego charity effort

Generous traders support Lego charity effort

West Bromwich | Last updated: Nov 28, 2017

Historic Smethwick Council House clock chimes again after restoration

Historic Smethwick Council House clock chimes again after restoration

Smethwick | Last updated: Nov 24, 2017

Bananarama wow fans in Birmingham

Bananarama wow fans in Birmingham

Entertainment | Last updated: Nov 24, 2017

Call for repair work at West Park entrance to be completed

Call for repair work at West Park entrance to be completed

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Nov 23, 2017

From a few grand to £200k: Rare Walsall Porsche up for auction

From a few grand to £200k: Rare Walsall Porsche up for auction

Walsall | Last updated: Nov 23, 2017

First World War shell turned into memorial in Halesowen

First World War shell turned into memorial in Halesowen

Halesowen | Last updated: Nov 22, 2017

Beverley Knight to perform at Wolverhampton charity gala to raise funds for specialist cancer treatment

Beverley Knight to perform at Wolverhampton charity gala to raise funds for specialist cancer treatment

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Nov 20, 2017

Former Wolves player Eddie Russell is mourned after death, aged 89

Former Wolves player Eddie Russell is mourned after death, aged 89

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Nov 18, 2017

Bosses back food crusade

Bosses back food crusade

Feed a Family | Last updated: Nov 17, 2017

Former Baggies captain's medals sell for more than £30k

Former Baggies captain's medals sell for more than £30k

West Bromwich | Last updated: Nov 16, 2017

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