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December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hamper heaven from Shropshire firm with approval from The King himself

Hamper heaven from Shropshire firm with approval from The King himself

Supporting image for story: Kington festive food and drink festival takes place on Saturday - here's what to expect

Kington festive food and drink festival takes place on Saturday - here's what to expect

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire village pub which faces a castle and boasts hundreds of years of history plus modern hospitality

We visited a Shropshire village pub which faces a castle and boasts hundreds of years of history plus modern hospitality

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley Winter Ales 2025 fair: Location, times and full list of the 63 beers and 16 ciders ready to taste

Dudley Winter Ales 2025 fair: Location, times and full list of the 63 beers and 16 ciders ready to taste

November 26, 2025

Popular Shrewsbury restaurant Avatar finds a new home - just over the road in former board game cafe

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub with a homely feeling, a warm welcome and community spirit

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub with a homely feeling, a warm welcome and community spirit

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Do not eat' warnings issued on three Christmas foods recalled due to 'safety risk'

'Do not eat' warnings issued on three Christmas foods recalled due to 'safety risk'

Supporting image for story: 'We started a vegan, gluten-free and nut-free takeaway from our home in Shrewsbury during lockdown - and now run our own restaurant'

'We started a vegan, gluten-free and nut-free takeaway from our home in Shrewsbury during lockdown - and now run our own restaurant'

Supporting image for story: We tried the Christmas menu in Birmingham with a smoking chocolate Santa floating on a cloud of cream

We tried the Christmas menu in Birmingham with a smoking chocolate Santa floating on a cloud of cream

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: McDonald’s Christmas 2025 range unveiled - including Grinch themed items

McDonald’s Christmas 2025 range unveiled - including Grinch themed items

Supporting image for story: Pub in village near Telford up for auction five months after sudden closure

Pub in village near Telford up for auction five months after sudden closure

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Wye Valley stout set to be available in cans across West Midlands

Popular Wye Valley stout set to be available in cans across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Taking the full English breakfast from the high street will not go unpunished, warns Shropshire MP

Taking the full English breakfast from the high street will not go unpunished, warns Shropshire MP

Supporting image for story: Popular pub in Telford town centre reopens after six-figure transformation

Popular pub in Telford town centre reopens after six-figure transformation

Supporting image for story: Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular village pub on the Wrekin's doorstep sold to new owners after 15 years in care of one Shropshire family

Popular village pub on the Wrekin's doorstep sold to new owners after 15 years in care of one Shropshire family

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Asian restaurant wins big in 'Curry Oscars'

Shrewsbury Asian restaurant wins big in 'Curry Oscars'

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Morrisons is giving away 50,000 mince pies to celebrate National Mince Pie Day - here’s when and where to get yours

Morrisons is giving away 50,000 mince pies to celebrate National Mince Pie Day - here’s when and where to get yours

Supporting image for story: Best food and drink for miles around at Kington's festive food and drink festival on December 6

Best food and drink for miles around at Kington's festive food and drink festival on December 6

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

Supporting image for story: ‘Sweetness like treacle’: Here’s what happened when a 150 year-old bottle of rare beer discovered in Shropshire was opened and drank

‘Sweetness like treacle’: Here’s what happened when a 150 year-old bottle of rare beer discovered in Shropshire was opened and drank

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Loopy Shrew celebrates 10 years at the heart of Shrewsbury

The Loopy Shrew celebrates 10 years at the heart of Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: What’s the best pub in Shropshire for a Christmas drink? Locals share their festive favourites

What’s the best pub in Shropshire for a Christmas drink? Locals share their festive favourites

Supporting image for story: ‘Treat yo’elf’: La Bellezza Italian restaurant in Birmingham unveils its Christmas and New Year menus - and they’re looking bellissimo

‘Treat yo’elf’: La Bellezza Italian restaurant in Birmingham unveils its Christmas and New Year menus - and they’re looking bellissimo

Supporting image for story: Meet the West Midlands man on a 'never-ending' pub crawl having visited nearly 170 London pubs

Meet the West Midlands man on a 'never-ending' pub crawl having visited nearly 170 London pubs

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford pub 'completely revitalised' after £110,000 refurbishment

Telford pub 'completely revitalised' after £110,000 refurbishment

Supporting image for story: National accolade for Hergest Croft Gardens and Maples Tearoom

National accolade for Hergest Croft Gardens and Maples Tearoom

Supporting image for story: Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Late-night shopping, mulled wine and mince pies return to Shrewsbury Market Hall - here's when

Late-night shopping, mulled wine and mince pies return to Shrewsbury Market Hall - here's when

Supporting image for story: Beloved Shrewsbury cupcake business looks to open town centre store

Beloved Shrewsbury cupcake business looks to open town centre store

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a near-400-year-old Ludlow pub with a new lease of life and a mission to keep the history of the town alive

We visited a near-400-year-old Ludlow pub with a new lease of life and a mission to keep the history of the town alive

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: The scrumptious Christmas menu at Caffè Nero is confirmed, including a Baileys Tiramisu Latte - full list of food and drink here

The scrumptious Christmas menu at Caffè Nero is confirmed, including a Baileys Tiramisu Latte - full list of food and drink here

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: I discovered urban beauty at a fine dining restaurant in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods - and it’s a real treat for the West Midlands

I discovered urban beauty at a fine dining restaurant in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods - and it’s a real treat for the West Midlands

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Get an £80 voucher to spend on wine and a free magnum with this festive deal

Get an £80 voucher to spend on wine and a free magnum with this festive deal

Supporting image for story: Historic house in Ludlow to reopen as boutique hotel after six-year renovation project

Historic house in Ludlow to reopen as boutique hotel after six-year renovation project

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman

Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: A rare 150 bottle of Arctic beer brewed in Staffordshire is set to be opened for the first time - here’s why

A rare 150 bottle of Arctic beer brewed in Staffordshire is set to be opened for the first time - here’s why

Supporting image for story: 'I left my job as a beauty therapist and retrained as a chocolatier and now sell sweet treats from my Shrewsbury kitchen to customers across the UK'

'I left my job as a beauty therapist and retrained as a chocolatier and now sell sweet treats from my Shrewsbury kitchen to customers across the UK'

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shrewsbury pub which provides a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

We visited a Shrewsbury pub which provides a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cake artist creates life-size Thriller tribute to Michael Jackson on Halloween at Birmingham NEC

Cake artist creates life-size Thriller tribute to Michael Jackson on Halloween at Birmingham NEC

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire MP seeks nominations for food and drink award

South Shropshire MP seeks nominations for food and drink award

Supporting image for story: A new restaurant with a fresh take on fine dining from Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell is opening in Birmingham - here’s when

A new restaurant with a fresh take on fine dining from Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell is opening in Birmingham - here’s when

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The West Midlands restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national curry awards

Revealed: The West Midlands restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national curry awards

Supporting image for story: 'It's been an amazing journey': Seafood restaurant in Shrewsbury town centre to close

'It's been an amazing journey': Seafood restaurant in Shrewsbury town centre to close

Supporting image for story: Some young British adults replacing turkey with curry or pizza this Christmas

Some young British adults replacing turkey with curry or pizza this Christmas

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hands Together Ludlow launches new community project ‘Borrow my Chef’

Hands Together Ludlow launches new community project ‘Borrow my Chef’

Supporting image for story: All the Greene King pubs in the West Midlands and Shropshire where you can stay for less this winter

All the Greene King pubs in the West Midlands and Shropshire where you can stay for less this winter