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February 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dunelm's 75% clearance sale has some crazy bargains on winter warmers

Dunelm's 75% clearance sale has some crazy bargains on winter warmers

Supporting image for story: Household bills could increase by 17% this year - but you can avoid the price hikes

Household bills could increase by 17% this year - but you can avoid the price hikes

February 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Claims for £300 winter fuel payment open now if you haven’t received support

Claims for £300 winter fuel payment open now if you haven’t received support

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

Shifnal Town Council makes decision - including 8.83 per cent council tax rise

Supporting image for story: Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages

Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages

February 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inside beloved Wolverhampton pub which aims to be a social pub for all

Inside beloved Wolverhampton pub which aims to be a social pub for all

February 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: I went on a day trip to Dublin from Birmingham Airport - and it was cheaper than a train journey to London

I went on a day trip to Dublin from Birmingham Airport - and it was cheaper than a train journey to London

February 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Netflix is putting up its prices in the UK - and this is how much more you will pay

Netflix is putting up its prices in the UK - and this is how much more you will pay

Supporting image for story: Walsall Council leader rejects claims that authority is criminalising homelessness

Walsall Council leader rejects claims that authority is criminalising homelessness

February 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Martin Lewis explains clever trick to extend EV road tax exemption until 2026

Martin Lewis explains clever trick to extend EV road tax exemption until 2026

Supporting image for story: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% amid slow growth - what it means for you

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% amid slow growth - what it means for you

Supporting image for story: Brewery provides a taste of Indian brewing and living proof of hard work paying off

Brewery provides a taste of Indian brewing and living proof of hard work paying off

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: The full list of people who can get a free TV licence - as price set to rise

The full list of people who can get a free TV licence - as price set to rise

February 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lichfield Foodbank supported through donation of more than 1200 meals by travel management company

Lichfield Foodbank supported through donation of more than 1200 meals by travel management company

February 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thousands of residents call energy charity for help with bills

Thousands of residents call energy charity for help with bills

Supporting image for story: Community pub on the edge of Cannock Chase renowned for high quality food and refreshing drinks

Community pub on the edge of Cannock Chase renowned for high quality food and refreshing drinks

February 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know about Walsall’s £2 service helping residents with cost of living

Everything you need to know about Walsall’s £2 service helping residents with cost of living

January 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Here's how to buy this top-spec Samsung vacuum for half price - if you're quick

Here's how to buy this top-spec Samsung vacuum for half price - if you're quick

Supporting image for story: Wait until you see the price of this Kenwood Stand Mixer reduced by Amazon

Wait until you see the price of this Kenwood Stand Mixer reduced by Amazon

January 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sleep specialist Simba has just launched a huge winter sale on mattresses, pillows, and duvets

Sleep specialist Simba has just launched a huge winter sale on mattresses, pillows, and duvets

Supporting image for story: Centuries of tradition for Shropshire brewery which remains one of famous four brewhouses and serves guests from across West Midlands

Centuries of tradition for Shropshire brewery which remains one of famous four brewhouses and serves guests from across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: New community pantry to help low income households opens in Bloxwich

New community pantry to help low income households opens in Bloxwich

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fears at Dudley community centre that cuts may cost lives for the worst off

Fears at Dudley community centre that cuts may cost lives for the worst off

January 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Since I have been in Dudley there are no jobs here, there is nothing here'

'Since I have been in Dudley there are no jobs here, there is nothing here'

January 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK families owed thousands in council tax refunds due to overpayments - check your home

UK families owed thousands in council tax refunds due to overpayments - check your home

January 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Great beer, diverse food and warm welcome help make Wolverhampton pub heart of the community

Great beer, diverse food and warm welcome help make Wolverhampton pub heart of the community

Supporting image for story: Sky Mobile announces pre-order pricing for the hotly-anticipated Samsung S25

Sky Mobile announces pre-order pricing for the hotly-anticipated Samsung S25

January 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise

Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise

January 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury’s: Full list of 61 supermarket cafes set to close

Sainsbury’s: Full list of 61 supermarket cafes set to close

Supporting image for story: 'I like to make beer that I would want to drink' - Bloxwich brewer talks of love of beer and passion to make beers full of flavour and character

'I like to make beer that I would want to drink' - Bloxwich brewer talks of love of beer and passion to make beers full of flavour and character

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blue Monday: What is Blue Monday? When is Blue Monday? Along with three key ways to combat Blue Monday

Blue Monday: What is Blue Monday? When is Blue Monday? Along with three key ways to combat Blue Monday

January 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: New community fridge aims to help bring people across Smethwick together to share food and ideas

New community fridge aims to help bring people across Smethwick together to share food and ideas

Supporting image for story: The historic pub offering a gateway to the Staffordshire countryside with amazing food and beer

The historic pub offering a gateway to the Staffordshire countryside with amazing food and beer

January 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven incredible restaurant deals to beat the January blues in and around the Black Country

Seven incredible restaurant deals to beat the January blues in and around the Black Country

January 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a compliment to hear customers praise our beer' - From mash tun to tap at Rugeley brewery

'It's a compliment to hear customers praise our beer' - From mash tun to tap at Rugeley brewery

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

Supporting image for story: All the warm spaces in Walsall offering a chat and hot drink

All the warm spaces in Walsall offering a chat and hot drink

January 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family-friendly pub which brings a slice of America right to the heart of Walsall

Family-friendly pub which brings a slice of America right to the heart of Walsall

January 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: We ask Wolverhampton shoppers 'what's so great about Aldi?' as supermarket rated cheapest fourth year in a row

We ask Wolverhampton shoppers 'what's so great about Aldi?' as supermarket rated cheapest fourth year in a row

January 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Increasing costs behind sad decision by owner to close popular Willenhall restaurant

Increasing costs behind sad decision by owner to close popular Willenhall restaurant

January 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free entry and hot meals for youngsters at Wolverhampton youth throughout winter

Free entry and hot meals for youngsters at Wolverhampton youth throughout winter

January 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million house and a £100k Range Rover

Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million house and a £100k Range Rover

January 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

Step off the train and walk into a Codsall pub full of character

January 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Soup kitchen continuing to help feed and assist those most in need across Wolverhampton

Soup kitchen continuing to help feed and assist those most in need across Wolverhampton

December 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Free New Year's Day buses welcomed, but future fare pricing still a concern for shoppers in Walsall

Free New Year's Day buses welcomed, but future fare pricing still a concern for shoppers in Walsall

Supporting image for story: New figures lay bare rise in West Midlands pub closures

New figures lay bare rise in West Midlands pub closures

December 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inside the Wolverhampton pub with historical feeling and warm welcome

Inside the Wolverhampton pub with historical feeling and warm welcome

December 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: We take a look at some of the best places to enjoy a hot breakfast and warm welcome across the West Midlands

We take a look at some of the best places to enjoy a hot breakfast and warm welcome across the West Midlands

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