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"We haven’t had a proper day off without baking for over 8 weeks" - Mum and daughter duo behind viral 'Amelia's Cake Shed' have 'the best cakes in Penkridge'

A mother and daughter duo in Staffordshire have hit the sweet spot with customers after setting up an honesty box selling cakes and treats.

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Staffordshire|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: "We haven’t had a proper day off without baking for over 8 weeks" - Mum and daughter duo behind viral 'Amelia's Cake Shed' have 'the best cakes in Penkridge'
Supporting image for story: 'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'
'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'
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Food and Drink|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: We tried an indulgent fondue at a wine bar in Birmingham and it could be the best way to enjoy wine in winter
We tried an indulgent fondue at a wine bar in Birmingham and it could be the best way to enjoy wine in winter
Food and Drink|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Brewood hospitality star secures dream job running popular gastro pub at age 25
Brewood hospitality star secures dream job running popular gastro pub at age 25
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Staffordshire entertainment|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: I visited a popular takeaway in Wolverhampton to see if its new spicy sauce lived up to the name
I visited a popular takeaway in Wolverhampton to see if its new spicy sauce lived up to the name
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Food and Drink|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton takeaway handed one star food hygiene rating as 36 eateries across the West Midlands discover their fate after recent inspections
Wolverhampton takeaway handed one star food hygiene rating as 36 eateries across the West Midlands discover their fate after recent inspections
Food and Drink|Dec 5
Supporting image for story: Hot chicken lovers invited to come and try festive menu at Merry Hill YouTuber's takeaway
Hot chicken lovers invited to come and try festive menu at Merry Hill YouTuber's takeaway
Food and Drink|Dec 4

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Supporting image for story: Look: How iconic Stourbridge pub could look according to plans for its reopening
Look: How iconic Stourbridge pub could look according to plans for its reopening
Stourbridge|Dec 4
Supporting image for story: Popular Wolverhampton pub to hold its first ever beer festival with local beers - full details here
Popular Wolverhampton pub to hold its first ever beer festival with local beers - full details here
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Food and Drink|Dec 4
Supporting image for story: Inside the new Birmingham neighbourhood pub Kennedy’s Bar in Moseley Village following packed out launch weekend
Inside the new Birmingham neighbourhood pub Kennedy’s Bar in Moseley Village following packed out launch weekend
Food and Drink|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: New Wolverhampton brewery aims to fill the void left by Springfield and Banks's
New Wolverhampton brewery aims to fill the void left by Springfield and Banks's
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Wolverhampton|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton gets into full swing of festive season with return of popular city centre Christmas Shopping Market
Wolverhampton gets into full swing of festive season with return of popular city centre Christmas Shopping Market
What's On|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Former Wolves footballer Mo Camara asks to extend Tettenhall wine bar’s opening hours
Former Wolves footballer Mo Camara asks to extend Tettenhall wine bar’s opening hours
Tettenhall|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open
Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open
Your World|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: 'Wholly inappropriate' or 'a good addition to a lovely pub'? Residents split on new shelter in Halesowen pub garden
'Wholly inappropriate' or 'a good addition to a lovely pub'? Residents split on new shelter in Halesowen pub garden
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Halesowen|Dec 2
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
Entertainment|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: 'Reimagined with such delicious creativity' - Cadbury World unveil spectacular chocolate nutcracker at Birmingham Hippodrome
'Reimagined with such delicious creativity' - Cadbury World unveil spectacular chocolate nutcracker at Birmingham Hippodrome
Food and Drink|Dec 1

UK News

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Allies discuss ‘positive progress’ to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine talks
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Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor
UK News|1 hour ago
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Amy Winehouse’s friends ‘concealed’ that they auctioned items, High Court told
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Supporting image for story: Two Afghan asylum seekers aged 17 locked up after raping 15-year-old West Midlands girl
Two Afghan asylum seekers aged 17 locked up after raping 15-year-old West Midlands girl
Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Panto season’ hits Executive amid row between ministers over budget
‘Panto season’ hits Executive amid row between ministers over budget
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NUJ members at STV back strike action
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Pope steps into Christmas with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
Pope steps into Christmas with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps
World News|3 hours ago
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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake triggers tsunami off Japan’s northern coast
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UN aid agency says Israeli police ‘forcibly entered’ compound in Jerusalem
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 100 children abducted from school in Nigeria released
100 children abducted from school in Nigeria released
World News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Woman jailed for blackmailing former Premier League footballer
Woman jailed for blackmailing former Premier League footballer
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Supporting image for story: Thailand launches air strikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand launches air strikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite
World News|11 hours ago
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