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January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cost of living crisis: Temple proud to feed those in need despite rising costs

Cost of living crisis: Temple proud to feed those in need despite rising costs

January 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: UK economy unexpectedly grows in November

UK economy unexpectedly grows in November

January 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Subsidised hot meals and discounted goods offered to struggling hospital staff in Dudley

Subsidised hot meals and discounted goods offered to struggling hospital staff in Dudley

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway announces voluntary redundancies as visitor numbers fall and bills soar

Severn Valley Railway announces voluntary redundancies as visitor numbers fall and bills soar

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: New passport fees for all applications from next month

New passport fees for all applications from next month

Supporting image for story: Barratt warns of ‘marked slowdown’ in housing market

Barratt warns of ‘marked slowdown’ in housing market

January 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two hospitals in the Black Country forced to open food banks to help struggling staff

Two hospitals in the Black Country forced to open food banks to help struggling staff

January 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Midlands brewing giant Marston's cuts pub hours to save on energy

West Midlands brewing giant Marston's cuts pub hours to save on energy

Supporting image for story: Closing early to save on costs when there are no bookings is 'common sense' says pub landlord

Closing early to save on costs when there are no bookings is 'common sense' says pub landlord

January 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Popular Walsall restaurant closes suddenly blaming soaring energy bills and roadworks

Popular Walsall restaurant closes suddenly blaming soaring energy bills and roadworks

January 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Church youth group donates items to food bank and is keen to do more to 'improve' Wolverhampton

Church youth group donates items to food bank and is keen to do more to 'improve' Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: The Desi pub rated as one of the Black Country's best and run by the same family for 25 years

The Desi pub rated as one of the Black Country's best and run by the same family for 25 years

January 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pret A Manger launches meal deal to help with cost of living crisis

Pret A Manger launches meal deal to help with cost of living crisis

Supporting image for story: Rishi Sunak has set us on right path to meet challenges, says Wolverhampton MP

Rishi Sunak has set us on right path to meet challenges, says Wolverhampton MP

Supporting image for story: I'd support a general strike, says Labour MP amid wave of action

I'd support a general strike, says Labour MP amid wave of action

Supporting image for story: City economy set to be ‘fastest growing’ in Midlands

City economy set to be ‘fastest growing’ in Midlands

January 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Energy bills set to dip below Government support levels from July, forecast says

Energy bills set to dip below Government support levels from July, forecast says

January 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aldi cheers record UK Christmas sales amid cost of living squeeze

Aldi cheers record UK Christmas sales amid cost of living squeeze

Supporting image for story: Council tax in Staffordshire could increase by £20 to help police and fire budgets

Council tax in Staffordshire could increase by £20 to help police and fire budgets

Supporting image for story: Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

Low-income households set to receive new cost-of-living payments from spring

January 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Festive season keeps food bank busy, but extra-generous donations help

Festive season keeps food bank busy, but extra-generous donations help

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton charity leader wishes supporters a happy new year

Wolverhampton charity leader wishes supporters a happy new year

January 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dropouts ‘could rise’ as university students struggle in cost-of-living crisis

Dropouts ‘could rise’ as university students struggle in cost-of-living crisis

Supporting image for story: Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

December 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Generous pupils deliver essentials to foodbank over festive period

Generous pupils deliver essentials to foodbank over festive period

Supporting image for story: Aldi donates 19,600 meals to charities across two counties on Christmas Eve

Aldi donates 19,600 meals to charities across two counties on Christmas Eve

Supporting image for story: War, weird weather and discontent at the cost of living: 2022 in review

War, weird weather and discontent at the cost of living: 2022 in review

December 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Civil servants paid nearly £30 million in high-street vouchers amid pay freeze

Civil servants paid nearly £30 million in high-street vouchers amid pay freeze

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons pubs in West Midlands launch 'January Sale' with some beers costing 99p

Wetherspoons pubs in West Midlands launch 'January Sale' with some beers costing 99p

Supporting image for story: Household bills have surged in a year, comparison website says

Household bills have surged in a year, comparison website says

December 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shoplifting increases as cost-of-living crisis makes people 'more and more desperate'

Shoplifting increases as cost-of-living crisis makes people 'more and more desperate'

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Battling bars putting on sales and calling time early in bid to reduce energy costs

Battling bars putting on sales and calling time early in bid to reduce energy costs

Supporting image for story: Retired look at part-time work to make ends meet

Retired look at part-time work to make ends meet

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Cheers as pubs beating the odds

Star comment: Cheers as pubs beating the odds

Supporting image for story: Most consumers say they are struggling

Most consumers say they are struggling

December 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: United Hands Foodbank deliver more than 100 goodwill bags in Smethwick

United Hands Foodbank deliver more than 100 goodwill bags in Smethwick

December 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Library a warm space of welcome throughout festive season

Library a warm space of welcome throughout festive season

Supporting image for story: Bishops reflect on tough times in their Christmas messages

Bishops reflect on tough times in their Christmas messages

Supporting image for story: The Dudley pub that's a well-known music venue for local bands to show their talents

The Dudley pub that's a well-known music venue for local bands to show their talents

Supporting image for story: How to have a traditional Christmas that doesn't break the bank

How to have a traditional Christmas that doesn't break the bank

December 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Taxi driver working Christmas Day to donate fares to charity

Taxi driver working Christmas Day to donate fares to charity

December 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Housing group staff spread Christmas kindness to families in need

Housing group staff spread Christmas kindness to families in need

Supporting image for story: Library and mosque to become 'warm spaces' on Christmas Day for people in Sandwell

Library and mosque to become 'warm spaces' on Christmas Day for people in Sandwell

Supporting image for story: Wednesfield cafe offering free drinks, snacks and company on Christmas Day to those in need

Wednesfield cafe offering free drinks, snacks and company on Christmas Day to those in need

Supporting image for story: More than 10,000 children will be homeless over Christmas in the West Midlands, figures show

More than 10,000 children will be homeless over Christmas in the West Midlands, figures show

December 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: NHS: People should cut down on drinking as strikes hit ambulance service

NHS: People should cut down on drinking as strikes hit ambulance service

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire digger giant JCB agrees significant pay boost for workers

Staffordshire digger giant JCB agrees significant pay boost for workers

Supporting image for story: Avoid ‘risky activities’ on ambulance strike day, says health minister

Avoid ‘risky activities’ on ambulance strike day, says health minister

Supporting image for story: Region braced for biggest ambulance strike action in 30 years as hospitals issue advice

Region braced for biggest ambulance strike action in 30 years as hospitals issue advice

Supporting image for story: Shoppers in Bridgnorth give their views on pending ambulance strikes

Shoppers in Bridgnorth give their views on pending ambulance strikes

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