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March 3, 2025

The chicken Balti pie is a mainstay at many football clubs

A humble pie with a unique filling and a taste loved by football fans across the West Midlands

Pete Towler holds the iconic Desperate Dan pie, one of the staples of Mad O'Rourke's

British Pie Week: Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory provides unique taste and Black Country welcome to visitors

March 2, 2025

Winning finalist Charlotte Hughes

'There’s always something new to learn': Cannock waiter reaches final of fine dining award

Entertainment|Mar 2

Nine of the best cafes in and around Wolverhampton to celebrate Pancake Day

What's On|Mar 2

It's a pub with 200 years of history

Come and see a Tipton pub with a wonky look, a warm welcome and a great pint of beer

We list the best butchers in the Black Country and Staffordshire according to locals

March 1, 2025

Chapel Ash Kebab & Pizza House has been voted the best by locals. Photo: Google Street Map

The seven best places to get a kebab in the Black Country and Staffordshire, according to locals

Inside the Shrewsbury brewery which pays tribute to its region and provides quality, fruity and much-loved beer

February 28, 2025

The best fish and chip shops across the UK named in prestigious awards

The best fish and chip shops across the UK named - full list of winners

Food and Drink|Feb 28

February 27, 2025

I tried to make pancakes using a simple hack and here it how it turned out

I tried to make pancakes using this simple hack - and it's foolproof

Food and Drink|Feb 27

There's set to be a wide range of beers available at the Wetherspoons Spring Beer Festival

13 amazing beers featured at the Wetherspoons beer festival at Black Country and Staffordshire pubs - from £1.69 a pint

The Ivy in Temple Row, Birmingham, is one of the most booked restaurants in the West Midlands according to OpenTable. Photo: The Ivy/Google

10 of the most booked restaurants in the West Midlands according to OpenTable including Riva Blu and Gaucho

What's On|Feb 27

The Mill, Upper Gornal

Historic Dudley pub closes

February 26, 2025

Despite poor weather, Boss Pizza enjoyed a very successful opening weekend

Hungry locals line up around the block to get a slice of the action as pizza chain opens new Walsall store

'It's just been a rolling success' - Brothers working to make Gornal chip shop an affordable place and community hub

February 25, 2025

The chain is set to open a new restaurant in Birmingham city centre

Popular Indian restaurant set to create new jobs by launching its own venue

February 23, 2025

We visit the dog-friendly Staffordshire tearoom which has the perfect recipe for success

Entertainment|Feb 23

Inside the Kidderminster pub with grand aims to rejuvenate the town through a friendly welcome and great food

February 22, 2025

Crumbles Coffee Shop

Ten of Wolverhampton's best independent coffee shops

Black Country beer is the toast of Britain - here's why

Food and Drink|Feb 22

February 21, 2025

Family-run Sedgley brewery brings more than a century of tradition to the boil to produce much loved, award-winning beers

February 19, 2025

Councillor Wayne Little and Councillor Adam Davies welcome new butcher Nathan Jones to Brierley Hill Market

New butcher stall welcomed to Brierley Hill market hall

Trinity Brew Co have 'poured their last beer'

'We've poured our last beer' - Beloved Lichfield brewery closes after four years

Food and Drink|Feb 19

February 18, 2025

Chaiiwala is bringing flavours of South Asian street food to Wolverhampton

New café offers tastes of South Asian street food in centre of Wolverhampton

The most expensive and cheapest wines in popular UK supermarkets - including Asda, Tesco and Aldi

The most expensive versus cheapest wines at every major UK supermarket

Food and Drink|Feb 18

Spudman said he was excited to bring the luxurious flavours on the road

'I feel destroyed' - Petition launched after Staffordshire TikTok sensation Spudman is booted off town centre pitch

Staffordshire|Feb 18

February 17, 2025

10 of the best restaurant deals for families this half term - including kids go free

10 of the best restaurant deals for families this half term - including kids go free

Food and Drink|Feb 17

February 16, 2025

Inside cosy Staffordshire village pub - with desirable food and plenty of history

February 15, 2025

Fiume restaurant in Compton, Wolverhampton

Seven brilliant Black Country restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to locals

The Prince pub in Walsall is set to be converted into flats

200-year-old Black Country town centre pub to be converted into flats

The former Mike Lloyd Music shop in Queen Square could soon become a real-ale bar

Prominent Wolverhampton building could become new ale bar

Wolverhampton|Feb 15

February 14, 2025

Children will be able to eat for free in Davenports pubs over half term

Black Country pub chain offers kids chance to eat free during half-term

The top 50 cocktail bars in the UK named in prestigious list

The top 50 places for a cocktail in the UK named in prestigious list

Food and Drink|Feb 14

February 13, 2025

Bishop's Castle brewery brings centuries of brewing tradition to boil to produce beers loved across West Midlands

Pret A Manger confirms the scrapping of price increase following customer backlash

Pret a Manger announces big change to its loyalty scheme after scrapping free drinks

Cost of living|Feb 13

Talks to reopen Dudley's ill-fated Brooke's Bistro

A Google Street View Image Of The Service Station At Brindley Road Hednesford. Free for use by all LDRS partners

Cannock Chase petrol station convenience store granted licence to sell alcohol

February 11, 2025

Wild Shropshire in Whitchurch. Picture: The Michelin Guide/Natalie Moore.

See 14 top-quality Staffordshire and Shropshire restaurants named in Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025

Pictured at photocall outside White Lion pub in Caldmore, Walsall, 7 February 2025
Pic taken by Rachel Alexander LDR
Permission for use for LDR partners

Plea for historic Walsall pub to be restored for the community as it goes up for auction

Property|Feb 11

Officers have been handing out information on 'Ask for Angela' to local venues

West Midlands Police urge public to 'ask for Angela' if Valentine's Day dates go wrong

Food and Drink|Feb 11

February 10, 2025

Food hygiene

The seven latest food hygiene ratings for Black Country food venues - with five scoring top marks

Burger N Grill, on the High Street, Brierley Hill

Brierley Hill takeaway owner banned after admitting to 12 hygiene offences

February 9, 2025

Inside beloved Wolverhampton pub which aims to be a social pub for all

February 8, 2025

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd is Chef Tom Shepherd’s first Lichfield restaurant.

West Midlands restaurants with top quality food, excellent service and stylish decor celebrated by place on top 100 list

Stourbridge brewery pays tribute to legacy of Banks's Sunbeam through one-off brew

February 7, 2025

'It might cost me a few quid!' Oldbury cafe owner ready to honour free sausage sandwich promise after West Brom signing

Robin Shields, left, and John Corser, right, present the cheque to Russell Tipson as Terry Astley demonstrates how the exercise machines are helping his rehabilitation

All ale and hearty as Dudley beer festival raises £750 for cardio charity

February 6, 2025

Bottle of Bulleit Bourbon whiskey

Bulleit Bourbon drops to £23 – a smooth, spicy steal for whiskey lovers

Affiliates|Feb 6

The Valentine’s Meal for Two Dine in Deal is incredible value for money

Our consumer writer chooses his ideal £15 Morrisons Dine in Valentine's meal deal

Affiliates|Feb 6

New dawn and new look for Wordsley pub as it reopens following extensive refurbishment

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