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Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas

A cafe owner is ready to help provide free Christmas meals to people in need across Wolverhampton.

Cost of living|Just now
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas
Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
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Food and Drink|Just now
Supporting image for story: 'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business
'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business
Dudley|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award
Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award
Cost of living|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: 'Today’s the last day for an affordable Christmas loan,' says credit union
'Today’s the last day for an affordable Christmas loan,' says credit union
Your World|Dec 15

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Supporting image for story: Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways
Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways
Affiliates|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: ‘Boxing Day Bounce’: Average house price is £6,695 lower than in November, says Rightmove but hope for rises during festive season
‘Boxing Day Bounce’: Average house price is £6,695 lower than in November, says Rightmove but hope for rises during festive season
Cost of living|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: We visited an idyllic village pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view in the West Midlands and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals
We visited an idyllic village pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view in the West Midlands and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals
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Food and Drink|Dec 14
Supporting image for story: 'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'
'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'
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Food and Drink|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'I'm keeping just one room warm': Tower block residents speak out after social landlord quadruples gas prices overnight
'I'm keeping just one room warm': Tower block residents speak out after social landlord quadruples gas prices overnight
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Bloxwich|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Retired Staffordshire firefighter raises £50,000 for Royal British Legion by selling poppies as total fundraising efforts surpass £120,000
Retired Staffordshire firefighter raises £50,000 for Royal British Legion by selling poppies as total fundraising efforts surpass £120,000
Staffordshire|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: ‘Health risk’: Aldi urges customers to return Christmas chocolate treat due to contamination concerns
‘Health risk’: Aldi urges customers to return Christmas chocolate treat due to contamination concerns
News|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: It ends tonight! Last chance for Black Friday Express & Star deal to join E&S Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer
It ends tonight! Last chance for Black Friday Express & Star deal to join E&S Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer
News|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: New warm homes grant prioritising most vulnerable launches
New warm homes grant prioritising most vulnerable launches
Your World|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: 'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell
'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell
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Politics|Nov 30

UK News

Supporting image for story: Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride
UK News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’
Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’
UK News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter
William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter
UK News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’
Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’
UK News|14 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

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US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|8 hours ago
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US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|10 hours ago
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Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
World News|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
World News|22 hours ago
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