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December 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country Community Gospel Choir co-founder Ivylue's festive TV surprise

Black Country Community Gospel Choir co-founder Ivylue's festive TV surprise

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent announces £770m investment for Birmingham and the Black Country as water bills to rise by 47%

Severn Trent announces £770m investment for Birmingham and the Black Country as water bills to rise by 47%

Supporting image for story: A Wolverhampton pub with a troubled past, but a bright present as a matchday venue and plans for the future

A Wolverhampton pub with a troubled past, but a bright present as a matchday venue and plans for the future

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Well-off pensioners told to 'stop blagging' free Christmas dinners intended for the needy

Well-off pensioners told to 'stop blagging' free Christmas dinners intended for the needy

Supporting image for story: Gornal restaurant brings festive cheer to food bank

Gornal restaurant brings festive cheer to food bank

December 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Staffordshire brewery producing beers with unique taste and legacy

Award-winning Staffordshire brewery producing beers with unique taste and legacy

December 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside a traditional Bridgnorth pub with a family feeling

Take a look inside a traditional Bridgnorth pub with a family feeling

December 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Single fares for buses across West Midlands set to rise in new year

Single fares for buses across West Midlands set to rise in new year

December 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: From the brewhouse to the bar, we look at the award-winning Codsall brewery based inside its own pub

From the brewhouse to the bar, we look at the award-winning Codsall brewery based inside its own pub

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside pub on outskirts of Bridgnorth which is warm and welcoming with great views

Take a look inside pub on outskirts of Bridgnorth which is warm and welcoming with great views

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Halesowen MP urges pensioners to apply for winter fuel payment before December 21 deadline

Halesowen MP urges pensioners to apply for winter fuel payment before December 21 deadline

Supporting image for story: A love of bikes and beer leads to a decade of making amber gold for Blackheath brewery

A love of bikes and beer leads to a decade of making amber gold for Blackheath brewery

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 20 new sustainable council homes under construction in Sandwell - here's where

20 new sustainable council homes under construction in Sandwell - here's where

December 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take a trip into the open countryside to find Bobbington family pub steeped in history and full of character

Take a trip into the open countryside to find Bobbington family pub steeped in history and full of character

November 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: South Staffordshire brewery continues to enjoy sweet taste of success after three decades of making unique beer

South Staffordshire brewery continues to enjoy sweet taste of success after three decades of making unique beer

November 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I went to the Willenhall cafe people can't stop talking about to find out what makes it so popular'

'I went to the Willenhall cafe people can't stop talking about to find out what makes it so popular'

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Food banks across West Midlands feeling the pinch, but also feeling more hopeful ahead of festive season

Food banks across West Midlands feeling the pinch, but also feeling more hopeful ahead of festive season

November 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub provides great pint and a sense of community for everyone

Wolverhampton pub provides great pint and a sense of community for everyone

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It will be a grim winter' Residents explain the measures they are taking amid rising fuel costs and winter fuel allowance cuts

'It will be a grim winter' Residents explain the measures they are taking amid rising fuel costs and winter fuel allowance cuts

Supporting image for story: Brewery with generations of history behind it still looking to the future

Brewery with generations of history behind it still looking to the future

November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: More than half of West Midlands children 'will go to bed cold' this winter, study says

More than half of West Midlands children 'will go to bed cold' this winter, study says

November 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shoppers across West Midlands called on to help as food banks brace for tough Christmas

Shoppers across West Midlands called on to help as food banks brace for tough Christmas

November 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm just like a proud mum!' Pub with family feeling and sizzling steaks in heart of Dudley community

'I'm just like a proud mum!' Pub with family feeling and sizzling steaks in heart of Dudley community

November 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Begging issues under the spotlight for shoppers and traders in Walsall

Begging issues under the spotlight for shoppers and traders in Walsall

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: A hobby which became a career, a life and a love for Kinver brewer

A hobby which became a career, a life and a love for Kinver brewer

November 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

November 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shoppers across West Midlands called upon to nominate charities for donations

Shoppers across West Midlands called upon to nominate charities for donations

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Public invited to give thoughts on Dudley budget as consultation launches

Public invited to give thoughts on Dudley budget as consultation launches

November 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Distinguished old pub with a jazzy history and a modern but faithful new look in the heart of a village

Distinguished old pub with a jazzy history and a modern but faithful new look in the heart of a village

November 7, 2024

Heritage, history and great beer all part of what makes Smethwick brewer much loved brand

November 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Donald Trump: how will election 2024 win and return to president impact UK mortgages, inflation and economy?

Donald Trump: how will election 2024 win and return to president impact UK mortgages, inflation and economy?

November 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hidden gem pub on edge of Wolverhampton with friendly welcome and unique look

Hidden gem pub on edge of Wolverhampton with friendly welcome and unique look

October 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: How to cut the cost of your water bill after eye-watering price hike proposal

How to cut the cost of your water bill after eye-watering price hike proposal

Supporting image for story: Brewery which keeps that traditional Black Country pub feel and taste

Brewery which keeps that traditional Black Country pub feel and taste

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Imagine their faces when they open the gifts': Wolverhampton charity needs your help filling Christmas hampers

'Imagine their faces when they open the gifts': Wolverhampton charity needs your help filling Christmas hampers

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

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