We take a look at nine cafes and pubs across the West Midlands which have welcomed back or are set to welcome back guests through refurbishments or new managers
The eight Wolverhampton schools which have seen their Ofsted ratings changed this academic year - for better or worse
'The talent was very obvious' - Inside Tour de France yellow jersey Ben Healy's time at Halesowen Athletics and Cycling ClubPlus
Two taken to hospital after car crash in Amblecote forces police to close the A461 road in both directions
Crime boss mum snared at Birmingham Airport after using her children to bring £14.4m worth of cocaine to the UK from Mexico
'A deal is close to being agreed': 200 people turn out for under-threat Dudley library and health centre meeting
Stafford school where pupils feel 'secure, supported, and genuinely ‘happy’ celebrating Outstanding inspection resultPlus
Outer space adventurer Trevor Beattie returns to the West Midlands to unveil a caring grassroots campaign
'It is difficult to believe we lost our son' - Family tribute as two charged over industrial death of man in Birmingham
Charity calls on West Midlands residents to feed those in need after struggle to fill 10,000 summer volunteering slots
Man and two women charged after police seize £115,000 and drugs while investigating West Midlands operation
Sandwell canal rat problem 'where rats nibble at shoes' caused by 'excessive feeding of birds' council says
'I'm leaving my home in Burntwood to walk for three days through the Derbyshire countryside to raise money for Ashgate Hospice and Macmillan'
Traffic easing on Bloxwich high street after earlier accident causes traffic disruption and diversions on the buses
Free Louisiana-style chicken sandwiches up for grabs as new Popeyes restaurant set to open in Birmingham
Saddlers take on 174-mile Walsall to London charity cycle ride to shine spotlight on traditional leathermaking skills
'A council gripped by chaos': MPs' scathing attack on Dudley Council following government notice to improvePlus
'We love the community here in Featherstone' - It's a family affair as new owners talk of taking on running of popular Featherstone cafe
Friend told woman accused of killing ex on Christmas Day 'he was on Tinder' before alleged stabbingPlus
'The end of a dynasty' - Tributes paid to former mayor of Walsall whose parents and brother also served the town and boroughPlus
Prostitute and partner hatched a plan to rob client at rented Wednesfield property which ultimately led to his deathPlus
Nine South Staffordshire establishments get top marks in largely positive week for West Midlands hygiene ratings
'A game changer' - Rapid progress on £20m Newport retirement village hailed by Telford building firmPlus
Councillors slam ‘glacial progress’ of plans to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments in Birmingham