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December 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Country pub which has gone through changes ready to welcome customers in

Country pub which has gone through changes ready to welcome customers in

December 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cost of saying 'goodbye' to rise as Dudley Council hikes cremation charges

Cost of saying 'goodbye' to rise as Dudley Council hikes cremation charges

December 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Residents have places to go as Welcoming Spaces open up for festive season

Residents have places to go as Welcoming Spaces open up for festive season

Supporting image for story: 1,000 seasonal jobs available at Alton Towers with full and part-time roles advertised

1,000 seasonal jobs available at Alton Towers with full and part-time roles advertised

December 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Be wary of building up debts if you use 'buy now pay later'

Money Matters: Be wary of building up debts if you use 'buy now pay later'

December 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fish and chip shop of 45 years to rebrand and move away from fish as costs soar

Fish and chip shop of 45 years to rebrand and move away from fish as costs soar

December 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: The traditional 'proper pub' with a regular rotation of beers run by a former customer

The traditional 'proper pub' with a regular rotation of beers run by a former customer

December 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Owners of well-known Black Country pub call last orders after Covid and rising costs

Owners of well-known Black Country pub call last orders after Covid and rising costs

December 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Date set for when eight million households set to receive £299 cost-of-living payment

Date set for when eight million households set to receive £299 cost-of-living payment

December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: How can you save on the Christmas food shopping?

Money Saving Amy: How can you save on the Christmas food shopping?

December 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Community chefs cooking up a cost-of-living solution for more Wolverhampton families

Community chefs cooking up a cost-of-living solution for more Wolverhampton families

December 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year – reports

BBC licence fee to rise by more than £10 next year – reports

December 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hauliers warned to be vigilant after freight thefts double

Hauliers warned to be vigilant after freight thefts double

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Foodbank issues Christmas appeal

Bridgnorth Foodbank issues Christmas appeal

December 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: 'Don’t suffer later for a short-term festive hit'

Money Saving Amy: 'Don’t suffer later for a short-term festive hit'

December 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Gornal pub saved from being lost forever and given new lease of life by former local

The Gornal pub saved from being lost forever and given new lease of life by former local

December 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: The towns and cities offering free parking over festive period as they battle to bring shoppers in

The towns and cities offering free parking over festive period as they battle to bring shoppers in

November 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: £10.5 million scheme launches to help Staffordshire residents heat their homes for less

£10.5 million scheme launches to help Staffordshire residents heat their homes for less

Supporting image for story: Nando's expansion and job losses at Metro Bank – why they reflect the state of our shopping centres

Nando's expansion and job losses at Metro Bank – why they reflect the state of our shopping centres

November 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: These are the Dirty Dozen – the eyesore buildings that businessman says are bringing Wolverhampton down

These are the Dirty Dozen – the eyesore buildings that businessman says are bringing Wolverhampton down

Supporting image for story: More new Poundland stores opening before Christmas

More new Poundland stores opening before Christmas

November 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cheapest fuel prices in the Black Country revealed as motorists queue to take advantage of national drop

Cheapest fuel prices in the Black Country revealed as motorists queue to take advantage of national drop

November 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch LIVE: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Autumn Statement

Watch LIVE: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Autumn Statement

November 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Animal abandonments soar 53 per cent in the West Midlands in three years

Animal abandonments soar 53 per cent in the West Midlands in three years

November 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Christmas cost of living pop up shop coming to Wolverhampton

Christmas cost of living pop up shop coming to Wolverhampton

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Water bills set to go up across the West Midlands and Shropshire

Water bills set to go up across the West Midlands and Shropshire

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Tips to cut costs on hefty water bills as the cost of living crisis rumbles on

Money Saving Amy: Tips to cut costs on hefty water bills as the cost of living crisis rumbles on

November 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flagship community shop hopes to help Wolverhampton's most vulnerable through cost of living crisis

Flagship community shop hopes to help Wolverhampton's most vulnerable through cost of living crisis

November 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: New warm hubs open up to provide welcoming place for young people in Sandwell

New warm hubs open up to provide welcoming place for young people in Sandwell

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: When is Black Friday 2023 in the UK? The best deals and how to avoid scams

When is Black Friday 2023 in the UK? The best deals and how to avoid scams

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: Thrifty tips to cut costs on visit to cinema or trip to the bowling alley

Money Saving Amy: Thrifty tips to cut costs on visit to cinema or trip to the bowling alley

November 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Black Country and Staffordshire pools awarded funding to keep them afloat

The Black Country and Staffordshire pools awarded funding to keep them afloat

November 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Asda offers free hot drinks to emergency responders

Asda offers free hot drinks to emergency responders

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Second £300 cost-of-living payment rolled out ahead of winter

Second £300 cost-of-living payment rolled out ahead of winter

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: How to catch the train without being taken for a ride: travel tips to make getting around cheaper

How to catch the train without being taken for a ride: travel tips to make getting around cheaper

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Struggling parents in Sandwell to get £65 food vouchers during upcoming school holidays

Struggling parents in Sandwell to get £65 food vouchers during upcoming school holidays

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Council introducing policy to support housing tenants to pay their rent

Council introducing policy to support housing tenants to pay their rent

Supporting image for story: Scheme which enabled hundreds of households to avoid paying council tax not set to be repeated in 2024

Scheme which enabled hundreds of households to avoid paying council tax not set to be repeated in 2024

October 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Money Saving Amy: An 'easy to do' guide for energy saving amid cost-of-living crisis

Money Saving Amy: An 'easy to do' guide for energy saving amid cost-of-living crisis

October 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fury as vulnerable people miss out on winter crisis payments after council website crashes

Fury as vulnerable people miss out on winter crisis payments after council website crashes

Supporting image for story: How to plan a party and save on the way – Money Saving Amy shares her latest hints and tips

How to plan a party and save on the way – Money Saving Amy shares her latest hints and tips

October 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Second-hand items are first choice deals as Express & Star reporter grabs charity shop bargains

Second-hand items are first choice deals as Express & Star reporter grabs charity shop bargains

October 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: New voucher scheme aims to help alleviate food crisis

New voucher scheme aims to help alleviate food crisis

Supporting image for story: Cheapest fuel prices across the region as pump prices continue to soar

Cheapest fuel prices across the region as pump prices continue to soar

October 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shock as the vulnerable get charged £250 for lifeline emergency Telecare service

Shock as the vulnerable get charged £250 for lifeline emergency Telecare service

October 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Saving on prescriptions, food and school uniform – Money Saving Amy shares her latest hints and tips as the cost-of-living crisis rumbles on

Saving on prescriptions, food and school uniform – Money Saving Amy shares her latest hints and tips as the cost-of-living crisis rumbles on

September 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Winter warmth cash paid to almost 250,000 seniors in region, new figures show

Winter warmth cash paid to almost 250,000 seniors in region, new figures show

Supporting image for story: It's not too early for Christmas saving and planning – Money Saving Amy shares her latest hints and tips as the cost-of-living crisis rumbles on

It's not too early for Christmas saving and planning – Money Saving Amy shares her latest hints and tips as the cost-of-living crisis rumbles on

September 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: NHS strikes: What 'massively overstretched' doctors on the Black Country's picket lines are really saying

NHS strikes: What 'massively overstretched' doctors on the Black Country's picket lines are really saying

Supporting image for story: Grants to be given to eligible Dudley residents to help with winter bills

Grants to be given to eligible Dudley residents to help with winter bills

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