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November 21, 2024

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

Bridgnorth|Nov 21

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

Food and Drink|Nov 21

November 19, 2024

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

Cost of living|Nov 19

November 18, 2024

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

Cost of living|Nov 18

November 17, 2024

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

November 16, 2024

Begging issues under the spotlight for shoppers and traders in Walsall

November 14, 2024

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

November 13, 2024

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

November 12, 2024

Shoppers across West Midlands called upon to nominate charities for donations

November 11, 2024

Public invited to give thoughts on Dudley budget as consultation launches

November 10, 2024

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

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

November 3, 2024

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

October 31, 2024

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

Brewery which keeps that traditional Black Country pub feel and taste

Food and Drink|Oct 31

October 29, 2024

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

Wolverhampton|Oct 29

Watch: Dudley shoppers and traders share hopes and fears for Labour's Budget – from taxes to pensioners heating bills

Trading Standards officers warn of two 'clever' new scams criminals are using to try and steal money

Cost of living|Oct 29

October 27, 2024

Kingswinford residents donate more than £2,000 worth of goods for Dudley families in need

Kingswinford|Oct 27

A pub 'created for people' tucked away amid Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside

October 26, 2024

Walsall Council invites residents to have their say in number of HMOs in the area

Cost of living|Oct 26

October 25, 2024

Watch: Family-run Walsall brewery making much-loved quality beer

October 22, 2024

Severn Trent water bills are set to rise by an eye-watering 46 per cent – we explain why

Business|Oct 22

October 20, 2024

A friendly country pub run by two sisters and with the family at its heart

Stourbridge|Oct 20

October 19, 2024

Groups helping West Midlands householders to keep warm getting £500k in winter grants

Cost of living|Oct 19

October 17, 2024

We visit the Walsall neighbourhood where homes are being flooded by sewage

Willenhall|Oct 17

I visited Stourbridge Green Duck brewery with a community ethos – and great beer too

Stourbridge|Oct 17

October 16, 2024

Bright future for Wolverhampton charity as it opens new treatment centre

Bushbury|Oct 16

UK inflation rate: what it means for interest and mortgage rates, Bank of England 2024 target explained - news

Cost of living|Oct 16

October 14, 2024

My top tip on how to pick up a glass of free champagne – Money Saving Amy

Cost of living|Oct 14

October 13, 2024

The bright yellow pub that's just as bold on the inside as it is on the out

Food and Drink|Oct 13

October 6, 2024

The Halesowen bar that's become a leading venue for obscure and different beers

Food and Drink|Oct 6

'Flying from Birmingham Airport? Here are my top tips to save money'

Transport|Oct 6

September 28, 2024

Great deals for Dudley and Halfpenny Green zoos and a free coffee! Money Saving Amy explains all

Cost of living|Sep 28

September 25, 2024

Revealed: Which Black Country borough had the most people receive winter fuel payments in 2023/24?

Cost of living|Sep 25

September 24, 2024

'Our town's food bank in Shropshire needed donations to keep up vital work - and the community answered the call'

Bridgnorth|Sep 24

September 18, 2024

What's costing more – and where are prices falling? Find out with our definitive inflation list

Cost of living|Sep 18

120,000 West Midlands children unable to get free school meals - despite living in poverty

Cost of living|Sep 18

September 16, 2024

Why now is a great time to start thinking about paying for Christmas

Cost of living|Sep 16

September 15, 2024

Great beer and great company make town centre pub a community hub for all

Food and Drink|Sep 15

September 13, 2024

'We were given no warning that we were about to lose our jobs,' claims Walsall factory worker

Business|Sep 13

September 11, 2024

Telford and Wolverhampton drinkers see some of UK's sharpest rises for cost of a pint

Cost of living|Sep 11

How to get cheaper Wetherspoon pub food and drink menu prices this week

Food and Drink|Sep 11

Wolverhampton facing lack of housing despite need for ‘many years to come’

Wolverhampton|Sep 11

September 10, 2024

Why I won't be voting for cut to winter fuel payments – new Black Country Labour MP

Politics|Sep 10

Hospice funding crisis: See how to support hospices in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest in cash and kind

Cost of living|Sep 10

'It's diabolical': Stafford man sets up fundraiser for local pensioners hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Cost of living|Sep 10

September 9, 2024

'I never pay more than £2.99 for a McDonald's meal – find out how': Money Saving Amy

Cost of living|Sep 9

September 8, 2024

Pub aims to be the best for ale and for the company it provides

Food and Drink|Sep 8