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Daniel Walton

Community News Reporter

Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.

March 25, 2025

Smethwick residents have spoken out following an incident where a woman was left in a serious condition after being attacked

'It's horrible to think about' - Residents speak out following attempted murder arrest near Smethwick train station

Smethwick Galton Bridge train station. Photo: Google

Man, 18, arrested after woman in her 50s left in serious condition

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The family of Scott Bryan, 41, have paid tribute to their 'loving father, brother and uncle'.

Family pay tribute to 'loving father' who died following Rugeley crash

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The large group of youths could be seen swarming the town centre

Police appeal following Walsall town centre fight involving 'group of girls'

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Second teenager, 16, charged following Tipton burglary

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Man, 32, charged following multiple thefts in Dudley

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Smethwick Galton Bridge train station. Photo: Google

One left with 'superficial injuries' following incident which closes Smethwick railway station platform

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March 23, 2025

9 brilliant Black Country hidden gems to visit and brighten up your day

March 20, 2025

The Black Country Route was closed for around an hour due to a vehicle fire

Walsall road reopens following vehicle fire

Police discovered six guns hidden behind a bath panel at the address

Watch: Moment officers seize six guns in dramatic raid of Birmingham flat

Two teenagers have been arrested after an attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Man, 36, arrested and vehicles recovered in Wolverhampton chop shop raid

Two teenagers have been arrested after an attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Teenager, 14, arrested after 16-year-old boy robbed at knife point in Dudley

Staffordshire Police Headquarters

£40,000 in cash seized and six arrested following national fraud crackdown

A 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested

Man, 26, charged after cocaine found in sock in Rugeley

Man, 43, appears in court charged with arson following Tipton flat fire

'It's not in our best interest': Resident rails against bus changes after 'hours' added to regular journeys

March 19, 2025

Police at the scene following the murder

Walsall murder: Police remain at scene as investigation into fatal stabbing continues

March 18, 2025

Resident have spoken of their concerns following the death of a 22-year-old man on their street

'I heard shouting and screaming': Residents react following fatal stabbing in Walsall

Walsall Road, Perry Bar, near to where the incident happened

Man, 64, arrested after women racially abused in Perry Barr

Norfolk Place, Walsall

Man, 52, arrested on suspicion of murder after 22-year-old dies following Walsall stabbing

Bus services have been diverted following an 'emergency services led incident'

Buses diverted following 'emergency services-led incident' in Walsall

Norfolk Place, Walsall

Stop and search powers extended after man, 22, dies following Walsall stabbing

Staff illness and overrunning engineering works disrupt trains between Birmingham and Shrewsbury

Lilian Hollinshead

'What did I do to deserve this?' 102-year-old bowled over by 2,000 cards and six handbags as birthday wish comes true

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March 17, 2025

Thousands of people tuned in to watch the event

'Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi!': We visited the first ever UK Kabaddi World Cup match in Wolverhampton and we were instantly hooked

March 16, 2025

11 amazing West Midlands pubs to enjoy an Irish Guinness this St Patrick's Day

March 14, 2025

Sadness as Stourbridge furniture store to close doors after almost 100 years

March 13, 2025

Do you know this person? Police wish to talk to him after an assault on a bus in Dudley

Appeal after teenager 'punched several times' on Dudley bus

Buses were diverted following a three car crash in West Bromwich

'I just heard this loud bang': Three hurt in West Bromwich crash including man left with serious injuries

Do you know this man? Police want to talk to him following a robbery in Dudley

Man wanted in connection with Dudley robbery

Police officers assaulted after visiting Dudley property to quell 'heated' argument

March 12, 2025

Hangar, Pountney Street, Wolverhampton. Pic: Google Maps. Permission for reuse for all LDRS partners.

The Hangar: Licence review thrown out after council comes to agreement with owners

March 10, 2025

Police issue update on Willenhall derelict factory fire

Have you seen Ellie-Mai? Police are becoming 'very concerned' for her welfare

Have you seen missing 14-year-old Ellie-Mai from Wolverhampton? Police are 'really concerned' for her welfare

Boy, 10, missing from Wolverhampton - police ask public for help

Have you seen Callum, from Smethwick? Police are becoming concerned for his welfare

Police appeal for missing Smethwick man, 35

An entrance to Morris Park in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Photo: Google

Man charged and two more arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy, 15, stabbed in Birmingham

Cliff Tamou. Photo: Staffordshire Police

Dudley man charged following fatal M6 crash in Staffordshire

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Police issue update after West Bromwich Albion fan arrested following reports of 'racist behaviour' towards QPR player

Green Park Avenue will be temporary closed on it's junction with Green Lanes for emergency Cadent Gas works

Temporary road closure for Wolverhampton road as emergency gas works begin

Raymond Tombs, from Birmingham, has been jailed for nine years for sexually abusing two boys in the 1980s and 1990s

Man, 59, jailed for historic child abuse in Birmingham

Do you know these two people? Police want to talk to them following a stabbing incident in Birmingham

Police launch appeal after teen, 17, stabbed at Birmingham bus stop

Neo Graham

Five men to appear in court charged with murder following fatal shooting that left residents 'terrified'

Have you seen missing 15-year-old Kenzie? Police are concerned for his welfare

Police appeal for missing Wolverhampton 15-year-old

Traffic remains on the M6 between Junction 6 and Junction 4A following a multi-vehicle collision on the route

Heavy delays remain following multi-vehicle crash on M6 for Birmingham

March 9, 2025

Man's body pulled from water in Stafford

Neo Graham

Five men charged with murder after fatal shooting in Wolverhampton

Giovanni Liguori from Italy with whippet Miuccia, winner of the Best in Show final at the Crufts Dog Show

Crufts 2025: Meet the best in show winner Miuccia the whippet! But Sofia the Shropshire Papillon misses out on prize

'Five years is a significant milestone' - Communities come together in Staffordshire and the Black Country for Covid-19 Day of Reflection

Wicked fans can head to Vue this Boxing Day to screen the special sing-along version

Dudley Town Hall to host 'Wicked' sing-alongs