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October 6, 2024

The community pub near Shrewsbury which has enjoyed a refurbishment and new vision

Bayston Hill|Oct 6

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

Transport|Oct 6

October 4, 2024

Council announces extra support for 6,000 pensioners

Cost of living|Oct 4

UK Government Chancellor Rachel Reeves will be asked by Powys council to pause the means testing of pensioners for winter fuel payments

Cost of living|Oct 4

October 1, 2024

South Shropshire town awarded £15,000 grant to tackle food poverty

Cost of living|Oct 1

September 28, 2024

Shropshire students can save big on designer brands at special Cheshire Oaks outlet event - find out which brands are offering discounts

What's On|Sep 28

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

How many people received winter fuel payments in Shropshire in 2023/24, by constituency

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 17, 2024

Refugees' charity in Shrewsbury 'can no longer accept donations' due to lack of space or help for deliveries

Shrewsbury|Sep 17

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

'Humiliation' for those who can't afford to pay green bin charge amid 'no exceptions' fears

Environment|Sep 13

'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

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

Unique look, great beer and mouth-watering food all qualities that make the Armoury a place to be

Food and Drink|Sep 8

September 4, 2024

Amazon has launched a huge sale on Ninja products with one of its air fryers nearly half price

Lifestyle|Sep 4

'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

Cost of living|Sep 4

September 2, 2024

'We are angry and worried' – West Midlands people have their say on the cut in winter fuel payments for pensioners

September 1, 2024

Bridgnorth pub dating back to 1820 unveils the secret to its success

Food and Drink|Sep 1

August 29, 2024

How many Shropshire pensioners are set to lose winter fuel payments, according to MP

Features|Aug 29

August 28, 2024

Aldi: Back to School Fund 2024, how to apply for free £100 vouchers for uniform, shoes and other essentials

Cost of living|Aug 28

Looking to save or borrow? Why a credit union is a good alternative to a bank

Business|Aug 28

August 26, 2024

Scrapping winter fuel payments could leave pensioners facing a stark heating or eating choice

Features|Aug 26

'There will be many victims in months to come': Your views on the loss of winter fuel allowance

Cost of living|Aug 26

Fears thousands of vulnerable households face drop in welfare support this winter

Cost of living|Aug 26

August 25, 2024

Inside the award-winning community pub which is hailed a place to get a great pint

Food and Drink|Aug 25

August 24, 2024

'We're elated!' Second anonymous £10,000 donation for Shrewsbury charity fighting to survive

Cost of living|Aug 24

August 19, 2024

Energy price cap forecast: new Cornwall Insight Ofgem prediction suggests hike in UK prices for winter 2024

Cost of living|Aug 19

August 18, 2024

Community pub which became a place for all after couple made a chance stop there

Food and Drink|Aug 18

August 14, 2024

Market Drayton Fire Station named bloomin' best for edible display aiming to stock local food bank

Market Drayton|Aug 14

August 12, 2024

Watch: Shrewsbury creative arts charity team 'delighted' at £10,000 gift from mystery donor

Shrewsbury|Aug 12

August 11, 2024

Pub with tradition and history enjoying new lease of life

Food and Drink|Aug 11

August 4, 2024

The high street micropub started by a couple who couldn't find a pub that matched their needs

Food and Drink|Aug 4

July 28, 2024

Watch: Inside the traditional Bishop's Castle pub with good beer, good food and good company

Food and Drink|Jul 28

July 27, 2024

Money Saving Amy: Wolverhampton mum’s six hot deals, including free activities at the Mander Centre

Cost of living|Jul 27

July 25, 2024

1p and 2p coins scrapped: the Royal Mint will produce none of these copper coins in 2024 as demand drops

Cost of living|Jul 25

July 24, 2024

How to claim Attendance Allowance: UK pensioners can claim £5,600 a year - form, rates and is it means tested?

Cost of living|Jul 24

July 23, 2024

Shropshire residents ‘pay fair council tax rates’ according to new government figures

Politics|Jul 23

July 21, 2024

The riverside pub which has had a rebrand and makeover to welcome people of all ages

Food and Drink|Jul 21

July 20, 2024

How to get a free Morrisons breakfast and save on great days out

Cost of living|Jul 20

July 16, 2024

Sustainable Powys is the plan to avoid council going bust

Cost of living|Jul 16

July 15, 2024

Shrewsbury nursery owners issue advice for working parents with children

Education|Jul 15

July 14, 2024

The pub that was started as a hobby but is now a brewery's flagship inn

Food and Drink|Jul 14

July 11, 2024

Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals

Cost of living|Jul 11

Strong start to financial year for Severn Trent - but bills still set to rise

Cost of living|Jul 11