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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

Supporting image for story: Ludlow pub reopens after brewery chain undertakes £275,000 refurbishment

Ludlow pub reopens after brewery chain undertakes £275,000 refurbishment

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pub named as one of UK's best for 'autumn escape' by The Guardian

Shropshire pub named as one of UK's best for 'autumn escape' by The Guardian

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: New Halloween and Christmas drinks launched at Aldi - with Pumpkin spice and Quality Street favours

New Halloween and Christmas drinks launched at Aldi - with Pumpkin spice and Quality Street favours

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton pub company Marston’s teams up with the Royal British Legion and Ross Kemp to release new limited-edition poppy glassware, designed by Veteran Colin Waite

Wolverhampton pub company Marston’s teams up with the Royal British Legion and Ross Kemp to release new limited-edition poppy glassware, designed by Veteran Colin Waite

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a West Midlands pub with a traditional feel which has given new life to a historic and atmospheric building

We visited a West Midlands pub with a traditional feel which has given new life to a historic and atmospheric building

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Owners of popular Wellington street food stall open new cafe at Telford Ice Rink

Owners of popular Wellington street food stall open new cafe at Telford Ice Rink

Supporting image for story: Free treats on offer as Starbucks prepares for pre-Halloween opening of new Telford Centre store

Free treats on offer as Starbucks prepares for pre-Halloween opening of new Telford Centre store

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury's launches new 'premium tier' restaurant-quality meal range

Sainsbury's launches new 'premium tier' restaurant-quality meal range

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: M&S and Morrisons triumph in annual supermarket Christmas food taste test

M&S and Morrisons triumph in annual supermarket Christmas food taste test

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Pizza Hut among 68 restaurants set for closure after franchisee falls into administration

Shropshire Pizza Hut among 68 restaurants set for closure after franchisee falls into administration

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Owner of popular Ironbridge Gorge café announces expansion with takeover of kitchens at Telford pub

Owner of popular Ironbridge Gorge café announces expansion with takeover of kitchens at Telford pub

Supporting image for story: Watch: Love it or hate it? Shropshire butcher's Marmite sausage gamble pays off with awards glory

Watch: Love it or hate it? Shropshire butcher's Marmite sausage gamble pays off with awards glory

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

October 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford pub receives mega six-figure investment for major refurbishment starting next week

Telford pub receives mega six-figure investment for major refurbishment starting next week

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pizza giant Papa Johns applies for licence to serve Shrewsbury customers until 5am

Pizza giant Papa Johns applies for licence to serve Shrewsbury customers until 5am

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chef at popular Telford takeaway is named 'Best Curry Chef of the Year' at national awards and shares restaurant plans

Chef at popular Telford takeaway is named 'Best Curry Chef of the Year' at national awards and shares restaurant plans

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pub landlords step into city centre life with Joules' latest venture in Birmingham

Shrewsbury pub landlords step into city centre life with Joules' latest venture in Birmingham

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Best of Birmingham and beyond on display at English Whisky Festival this November

Best of Birmingham and beyond on display at English Whisky Festival this November

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub on the banks of the River Severn known for great beer, great food and a great view

We visited a pub on the banks of the River Severn known for great beer, great food and a great view

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brewery celebrating after scooping top industry awards

Shropshire brewery celebrating after scooping top industry awards

Supporting image for story: A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heinz Beanz Pizza and 11 other new food products on sale in UK supermarkets

Heinz Beanz Pizza and 11 other new food products on sale in UK supermarkets

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Creative winners of Market Drayton Ginger & Spice Festival gingerbread trail revealed

Creative winners of Market Drayton Ginger & Spice Festival gingerbread trail revealed

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Umbrian couple bring home-style cooking from Italy's 'green heart' to Market Drayton

Umbrian couple bring home-style cooking from Italy's 'green heart' to Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Oktoberfest: 50 wunderbar pictures of happy crowds and music turned up loud at Shropshire's biggest party

Shropshire Oktoberfest: 50 wunderbar pictures of happy crowds and music turned up loud at Shropshire's biggest party

Supporting image for story: WeightWatchers launches menopause programme with Queen Latifah as spokesperson

WeightWatchers launches menopause programme with Queen Latifah as spokesperson

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a welcoming Shropshire country pub with olde world charm, a warm welcome, a great bite to eat and stunning views

We visited a welcoming Shropshire country pub with olde world charm, a warm welcome, a great bite to eat and stunning views

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Oktoberfest: 18 party pictures as lederhosen and beer take over Shrewsbury with thousands joining party

Shropshire Oktoberfest: 18 party pictures as lederhosen and beer take over Shrewsbury with thousands joining party

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Planet-Friendly Food event in Knighton hailed as a great success by organisers

Planet-Friendly Food event in Knighton hailed as a great success by organisers

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: We've picked out some of the best places in Shropshire and beyond to enjoy Oktoberfest

We've picked out some of the best places in Shropshire and beyond to enjoy Oktoberfest

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys council aims to show how cooking smart can save time, money and reduce waste

Powys council aims to show how cooking smart can save time, money and reduce waste

Supporting image for story: '1,000 jobs could go' - 230 West Midland pubs could shut next year due to rising business rates, says industry body

'1,000 jobs could go' - 230 West Midland pubs could shut next year due to rising business rates, says industry body

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Ivy Collection restaurant is inviting West Midlands food lovers to enjoy a world of wonder as their festive Christmas menu is announced

The Ivy Collection restaurant is inviting West Midlands food lovers to enjoy a world of wonder as their festive Christmas menu is announced

Supporting image for story: SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

Supporting image for story: Michelin Guide-listed Shrewsbury restaurant among 25 taking part in town's dining extravaganza 'Restaurant Week'

Michelin Guide-listed Shrewsbury restaurant among 25 taking part in town's dining extravaganza 'Restaurant Week'

Supporting image for story: Dramatic moment Midlands Toby Carvery ceiling crashes down on dining customers

Dramatic moment Midlands Toby Carvery ceiling crashes down on dining customers

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