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James Vukmirovic

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Senior Reporter at the Express & Star. Contact me at james.vukmirovic@mnamedia.co.uk.

March 30, 2025

Eccleshall pub full of character and made great due to the quality of the food and warm welcome

March 29, 2025

The Upper Green in Tettenhall will be full of stalls and food options over both festivals

Fancy a culinary day out? We take a look at some of the best food and drink festivals across the West Midlands in months to come

March 28, 2025

Wolves fans share memories and tributes to legendary striker Bully as he gets ready to celebrate 60

March 27, 2025

Oswestry brewery which started as a hobby and has become a life for husband and wife team

March 25, 2025

Safari Park and heritage railway among Wyre Forest attractions acknowledged in Worcestershire Tourism Awards

March 23, 2025

Thom and Eloise Sutton have taken on the running of the pub

Shifnal pub which has risen from the ashes to provide new look, comfortable and friendly place to drink

March 20, 2025

Shropshire brewery which has survived and thrived to provide fresh, cold and refreshing beers brewed with craftmanship and care

March 19, 2025

The award winners came from across the West Midlands tourism sector

Visitor economy champions from across West Midlands recognised and celebrated at awards evening

March 18, 2025

Elephant Underground is a place full of colour and flavour

I delved under Shrewsbury to taste genuine Mexican street food and enjoy a warm welcome

March 17, 2025

Birmingham Airport passengers feeling pinch as new stats show how long average delays are between planned and actual take-off

Wolverhampton railway station

How delayed are rush hour rail services in the West Midlands? We take a look at how much each service is delayed during the busiest times of the day

March 16, 2025

Hard work of landlords helps to create warm, welcoming and inclusive Pattingham pub

March 13, 2025

Horses on the gallops before Day Three of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

15 amazing photos from Cheltenham Festival 2025, including Queen Camilla at the races

Family-owned Shropshire brewery which pays tribute to the heritage and history of making local beer

March 9, 2025

Pub with character and old-worldly charm in the heart of the Shropshire countryside

March 8, 2025

Wolves fans have spoken: Bring back the Old Gold for 150th anniversary celebration kit

March 6, 2025

Severn Trent is reminding everyone to ‘be a binner, not a blocker’ as the gravy and other ingredients can create fatbergs in the sewers and cause blockages, which can lead to flooding in customers’ homes.

Severn Trent urges customers across West Midlands to stop the block for British Pie Week

The comedian, broadcaster, actor, fundraiser and author did a full immersive reading from his latest book Tyrone's Cool Crown

World Book Day 2025: Sir Lenny Henry returns to West Midlands to start new chapter

March 5, 2025

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Fire crews work to tackle kitchen blaze at Shrewsbury home

This is one of the images released by British Transport Police following the assault on the train

CCTV images released following assault on train between Wolverhampton and Telford

March 4, 2025

The event is set to raise much needed funds for Midlands Air Ambulance

Excitement sky high for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s first Clay Shoot

March 3, 2025

'We pride ourselves on quality': Ironbridge family working to create high quality and popular pork pies

March 2, 2025

Inside the historic Shropshire countryside pub which has become a second home and a passion for landladies

March 1, 2025

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

February 26, 2025

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Councils across West Midlands speak of honour and hard work by staff after being shortlisted for prestigious local government awards

February 23, 2025

Come and see a Shropshire countryside pub with a tradition going back centuries and counts Dick Turpin as a visitor

February 19, 2025

Schools across the region will be able to offer youngsters a better start to the day through breakfast clubs

Breakfast club grants available for schools in West Midlands to help tackle hunger in the classroom

The Bear Inn provides quality food and a place to stay afterwards

Shropshire Day 2025: Ten of Shropshire's best places to eat, from fine dining to fish and chips

Great Bridge Retail Park was found to have the highest number of crimes in the West Midlands Police area. Photo: Google Street Map

Revealed: The most dangerous streets in the West Midlands according to crime levels

February 17, 2025

A man has been charged with shop thefts

Shrewsbury man charged with possessing knife in town centre

The range of food and flavours was something to behold

Experience quality food, great company and friendly hosts as little slice of the Orient comes to Whitchurch

February 16, 2025

The Salwey Arms is set in a handy location between three towns and on the busy A49

South Shropshire pub provides a place to stop, enjoy a drink and a good meal and take in beautiful surroundings

February 15, 2025

Dining out in Shropshire

10 Shropshire restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to locals

Fiume restaurant in Compton, Wolverhampton

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

February 14, 2025

The road is closed in the area between Gravenhunger Lane and Aston Lane. Photo: Google Street Map

Man suffers 'potentially serious injuries' in crash involving car and tractor

February 13, 2025

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

February 9, 2025

Newport pub which looks to provide traditional pub experience, a range of fine beers and a chance for a chat

February 5, 2025

An unattended bonfire at Bridgnorth Livestock Market was one of a number of incidents Shropshire Fire & Rescue dealt with. Photo: Google Street Map

Busy evening for Shropshire fire service as crews deal with fires and road accidents

February 4, 2025

Paul Heaton provided a social media diary of his trip to Ludlow, taking in sights such as Ludlow Brewery. Photo: Paul Heaton

It's Happy Hour in Ludlow as singer Paul Heaton goes on a pub crawl in the town

February 2, 2025

A mixture of historic surroundings and modern facilities make Ludlow pub a place to eat, drink and be merry

January 30, 2025

The Boogie Lights experience offers a new way to experience the heritage railway

Boogie Lights Express aims to banish winter blues at Severn Valley Railway

Centuries of tradition for Shropshire brewery which remains one of famous four brewhouses and serves guests from across West Midlands

January 29, 2025

Services along the northern section of the Severn Valley Railway have been disrupted by the land slippage

Warning that land slippage on the Severn Valley Railway will affect some services

January 26, 2025

Shropshire countryside pub on John O'Groats trail which aims to be a pub for all people

January 25, 2025

Historic Ludlow and Brierley Hill pubs named among the best pubs in the country

January 20, 2025

Smithfields Traditional Fish & Chips has 30 years of serving people in Wellington

The best fish and chip shops in Shropshire - according to county locals

January 19, 2025

The historic pub offering a gateway to the Shropshire countryside with amazing food and beer

Food and Drink|Jan 19

The community fund aims to help fund initiatives designed to boost employment, skills and development in communities across the country

New fund aims to empower communities in West Midlands through skills and training

The Green Dragon serves as an inn and restaurant and is available for £35,000

Want to own a pub, cafe or takeaway? Here are some of the cheapest business premises now on sale across Shropshire

The Devil's Chair at Stiperstones is in a remote setting and worth a look

Shropshire attractions: 9 incredible hidden gems in Shropshire to visit in 2025