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Shock as a well-known Dudley rock music pub closes suddenly as hundreds sign a petition calling for it to be reopened

Almost 1,500 people have signed a petition calling for the reopening of a well-known Black Country music venue after it was closed by a pub company.

Dudley|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Shock as a well-known Dudley rock music pub closes suddenly as hundreds sign a petition calling for it to be reopened
Supporting image for story: What is 'The Pink'? New signage pops up on former Great Barr Sandwich shop - here's what you need to know
What is 'The Pink'? New signage pops up on former Great Barr Sandwich shop - here's what you need to know
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Food and Drink|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: We visited a Bridgnorth pub which was given a new lease of life by its landlord and which has become a popular community venue
We visited a Bridgnorth pub which was given a new lease of life by its landlord and which has become a popular community venue
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Food and Drink|Jan 25
Supporting image for story: 'Thank you Wolverhampton' - Long queues outside highly-anticipated dessert shop as doors finally opened
'Thank you Wolverhampton' - Long queues outside highly-anticipated dessert shop as doors finally opened
Wolverhampton|Jan 24
Supporting image for story: Four Black Country pubs among group of pubs looking for new landlords
Four Black Country pubs among group of pubs looking for new landlords
Food and Drink|Jan 23
Supporting image for story: 'Black Country People want Black Country bread, straight from the oven': Meet the traditional Tipton baker winning fans with his burnt top cobs, gorgeous cakes and more
'Black Country People want Black Country bread, straight from the oven': Meet the traditional Tipton baker winning fans with his burnt top cobs, gorgeous cakes and more
Food and Drink|Jan 23
Supporting image for story: A new Burger Boi restaurant has opened at a Staffordshire retail park and its Californian vibes and fresh flavours are winning over fans from far and wide
A new Burger Boi restaurant has opened at a Staffordshire retail park and its Californian vibes and fresh flavours are winning over fans from far and wide
Food and Drink|Jan 23

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