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Wolverhampton's Hogshead in running for top pub award

A Wolverhampton city centre pub is in the running to win a national award.

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The Hogshead at the junction of Broad Street and Stafford Street is one of six finalists in the best beer bar/pub category in the John Smith's Great British Pub Awards run by the Morning Advertiser.

The winners will be announced on September 6 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

Each finalist will receive a visit from a panel of judged.

This year there will also be award categories for the major pub companies.

The Star in Penkridge is a finalist in the Marston's award with Cock 'n; Bull in High Street, Stourbridge, contesting the Admiral award.