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October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Dudley shoppers and traders share hopes and fears for Labour's Budget – from taxes to pensioners heating bills

Watch: Dudley shoppers and traders share hopes and fears for Labour's Budget – from taxes to pensioners heating bills

Supporting image for story: Trading Standards officers warn of two 'clever' new scams criminals are using to try and steal money

Trading Standards officers warn of two 'clever' new scams criminals are using to try and steal money

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kingswinford residents donate more than £2,000 worth of goods for Dudley families in need

Kingswinford residents donate more than £2,000 worth of goods for Dudley families in need

Supporting image for story: A pub 'created for people' tucked away amid Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside

A pub 'created for people' tucked away amid Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside

October 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council invites residents to have their say in number of HMOs in the area

Walsall Council invites residents to have their say in number of HMOs in the area

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Family-run Walsall brewery making much-loved quality beer

Watch: Family-run Walsall brewery making much-loved quality beer

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent water bills are set to rise by an eye-watering 46 per cent – we explain why

Severn Trent water bills are set to rise by an eye-watering 46 per cent – we explain why

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: A friendly country pub run by two sisters and with the family at its heart

A friendly country pub run by two sisters and with the family at its heart

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Groups helping West Midlands householders to keep warm getting £500k in winter grants

Groups helping West Midlands householders to keep warm getting £500k in winter grants

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: We visit the Walsall neighbourhood where homes are being flooded by sewage

We visit the Walsall neighbourhood where homes are being flooded by sewage

Supporting image for story: I visited Stourbridge Green Duck brewery with a community ethos – and great beer too

I visited Stourbridge Green Duck brewery with a community ethos – and great beer too

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bright future for Wolverhampton charity as it opens new treatment centre

Bright future for Wolverhampton charity as it opens new treatment centre

Supporting image for story: UK inflation rate: what it means for interest and mortgage rates, Bank of England 2024 target explained - news

UK inflation rate: what it means for interest and mortgage rates, Bank of England 2024 target explained - news

October 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: My top tip on how to pick up a glass of free champagne – Money Saving Amy

My top tip on how to pick up a glass of free champagne – Money Saving Amy

October 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: The bright yellow pub that's just as bold on the inside as it is on the out

The bright yellow pub that's just as bold on the inside as it is on the out

October 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: The Halesowen bar that's become a leading venue for obscure and different beers

The Halesowen bar that's become a leading venue for obscure and different beers

Supporting image for story: 'Flying from Birmingham Airport? Here are my top tips to save money'

'Flying from Birmingham Airport? Here are my top tips to save money'

September 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Great deals for Dudley and Halfpenny Green zoos and a free coffee! Money Saving Amy explains all

Great deals for Dudley and Halfpenny Green zoos and a free coffee! Money Saving Amy explains all

September 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Which Black Country borough had the most people receive winter fuel payments in 2023/24?

Revealed: Which Black Country borough had the most people receive winter fuel payments in 2023/24?

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Our town's food bank in Shropshire needed donations to keep up vital work - and the community answered the call'

'Our town's food bank in Shropshire needed donations to keep up vital work - and the community answered the call'

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: What's costing more – and where are prices falling? Find out with our definitive inflation list

What's costing more – and where are prices falling? Find out with our definitive inflation list

Supporting image for story: 120,000 West Midlands children unable to get free school meals - despite living in poverty

120,000 West Midlands children unable to get free school meals - despite living in poverty

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Why now is a great time to start thinking about paying for Christmas

Why now is a great time to start thinking about paying for Christmas

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Great beer and great company make town centre pub a community hub for all

Great beer and great company make town centre pub a community hub for all

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We were given no warning that we were about to lose our jobs,' claims Walsall factory worker

'We were given no warning that we were about to lose our jobs,' claims Walsall factory worker

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford and Wolverhampton drinkers see some of UK's sharpest rises for cost of a pint

Telford and Wolverhampton drinkers see some of UK's sharpest rises for cost of a pint

Supporting image for story: How to get cheaper Wetherspoon pub food and drink menu prices this week

How to get cheaper Wetherspoon pub food and drink menu prices this week

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton facing lack of housing despite need for ‘many years to come’

Wolverhampton facing lack of housing despite need for ‘many years to come’

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Why I won't be voting for cut to winter fuel payments – new Black Country Labour MP

Why I won't be voting for cut to winter fuel payments – new Black Country Labour MP

Supporting image for story: Hospice funding crisis: See how to support hospices in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest in cash and kind

Hospice funding crisis: See how to support hospices in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest in cash and kind

Supporting image for story: 'It's diabolical': Stafford man sets up fundraiser for local pensioners hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

'It's diabolical': Stafford man sets up fundraiser for local pensioners hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I never pay more than £2.99 for a McDonald's meal – find out how': Money Saving Amy

'I never pay more than £2.99 for a McDonald's meal – find out how': Money Saving Amy

September 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pub aims to be the best for ale and for the company it provides

Pub aims to be the best for ale and for the company it provides

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wake up and grab a deal with Ikea's Pyjama day deal

Wake up and grab a deal with Ikea's Pyjama day deal

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Amazon has launched a huge sale on Ninja products with one of its air fryers nearly half price

Amazon has launched a huge sale on Ninja products with one of its air fryers nearly half price

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Calling all parents! How you can save money while caring for your baby

Money Saving Amy: Calling all parents! How you can save money while caring for your baby

Supporting image for story: 'We are angry and worried' – West Midlands people have their say on the cut in winter fuel payments for pensioners

'We are angry and worried' – West Midlands people have their say on the cut in winter fuel payments for pensioners

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Action demanded over Sandwell Council workers not getting pensions due to computer problems

Action demanded over Sandwell Council workers not getting pensions due to computer problems

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth pub dating back to 1820 unveils the secret to its success

Bridgnorth pub dating back to 1820 unveils the secret to its success

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Funding crisis:Forty jobs under threat at hospice with £1.5m budget black hole

Funding crisis:Forty jobs under threat at hospice with £1.5m budget black hole

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Aldi: Back to School Fund 2024, how to apply for free £100 vouchers for uniform, shoes and other essentials

Aldi: Back to School Fund 2024, how to apply for free £100 vouchers for uniform, shoes and other essentials

Supporting image for story: Looking to save or borrow? Why a credit union is a good alternative to a bank

Looking to save or borrow? Why a credit union is a good alternative to a bank

August 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Scrapping winter fuel payments could leave pensioners facing a stark heating or eating choice

Scrapping winter fuel payments could leave pensioners facing a stark heating or eating choice

Supporting image for story: 'There will be many victims in months to come': Your views on the loss of winter fuel allowance

'There will be many victims in months to come': Your views on the loss of winter fuel allowance

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: New lease of life for historic city centre pub under new management

New lease of life for historic city centre pub under new management

August 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We are one of the lucky ones!: Wolves named among cheapest clubs to support

'We are one of the lucky ones!: Wolves named among cheapest clubs to support

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Successful six months for groundbreaking community project

Successful six months for groundbreaking community project

August 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Energy price cap forecast: new Cornwall Insight Ofgem prediction suggests hike in UK prices for winter 2024

Energy price cap forecast: new Cornwall Insight Ofgem prediction suggests hike in UK prices for winter 2024

August 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Independent spirit and great beer make Green Duck Brewery unique and special

Independent spirit and great beer make Green Duck Brewery unique and special

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