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Daniel Walton

Community News Reporter

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

April 20, 2025

National Express West Midlands have a diversion in place on service 997

Buses diverted due to Sandwell 'Lions of the Great War' event today

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The top 11 West Midlands dog walks that will put a 'spring' in your pooch's step this Easter

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Inside the Rugeley care home that sits in a former Dominican priory and has its own church and organ

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West Midlands Police

Revealed: 20 West Midlands neighbourhoods ranked by number of reported violent and sexual offences, according to police figures

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Live in this 1700s mini-estate house for less than you expect

Inside regal 1700s home that is perfect for those that don't want to break the royal bank

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April 18, 2025

Birmingham incident

Anger as fairground ride firm returns to Birmingham months after Christmas Market crash

Do you know this person? Police want to talk to them about a theft in Stourbridge

Police appeal following theft from motorist in Stourbridge

Scarborough Road, Walsall, near to where the fire has taken place

'Avoid the area': Fire crews called out to Walsall garden blaze

National Express West Midlands have a diversion in place on service 997

Sunday buses to be diverted due to Sandwell 'Lions of the Great War' event

West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption

Rail disruption between Birmingham and Wolverhampton due to 'trespassers' on the line

Weston Park is celebrating a year of success

Weston Park Easter Motor Show 2025: All you need to know that will get your engine revving

Tamworth Castle, by LDR, with permission for use by all LDRS partners

11 amazing West Midlands and Shropshire castles to visit for a royal day out this Easter

April 17, 2025

Gray Friars Place, Stafford, near to where the fire was started

Blaze in derelict Stafford building found to be 'deliberate' - fire service update

'Unmissable' line-up confirmed for Wolverhampton Pride 2025 - including a leading Pussycat Dolls singer

The zoo's red-bellied lemurs enjoyed a special snack this Easter

Watch: Lovely lemurs enjoy unique 'hot cross buns' at West Midlands Safari Park in an adorable Easter surprise

The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands has 11 places for people to eat

Popular new store opens at Cannock McArthurGlen outlet

Ian Allder, Business Development Director, Zenobe; Antony Goozee, Bus Strategy & Commercial Director, National Express West Midlands; Jo Shore, Director of Delivery, Transport for West Midlands; Cllr. Tim Huxtable, Chair of Transport Delivery Overview & Scrutiny Committee, WMCA

National Express West Midlands roll out 170 new zero emission electric buses across the region

Developers told to stop unplanned works at site of two former nursing homes in Wolverhampton

April 16, 2025

Police Stock

Telford man, 35, arrested after £4,000 in cash, phones and class A drugs found in Tipton

George Henry Road, Tipton, near to where the fire has taken place

'Please avoid the area' - Fire crews in attendance to Tipton blaze

Connor Brookes was killed on July 8 of last year

'A loss we'll carry forever' - Family pay tribute to 'kind and caring' Connor Brookes as killer's faces revealed

The queue in Tamworth for Spudman.

New Spudman petition launched following Tamworth Council 'u-turn'

April 15, 2025

Ben Newman The Spudman

'We fought a good fight' - Spudman condemns 'lying' Tamworth council but officials defend building bench

Dudley 'Peace' monument unveiled to honour Britain's Commonwealth veterans

April 14, 2025

WALSALL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -13/04/25Scene of a fire at JC Payne, Westgate, Aldridge.

Walsall factory fire believed to have 'started accidentally' say fire service

Police at the entrance to Aston Wood Golf Club

Probe 'continues at pace' after a woman was struck by van on Little Aston golf course

Two teenagers have been arrested after an attempted carjacking in Smethwick

Two men, 17 and 20, arrested after drugs and weapons seized in Wolverhampton

Around 40 fire service Personnel worked at the scene

'The smoke was towering over the building': Workers describe scene of Walsall factory blaze where smoke was 'visible for miles'

We visited the £32m Walsall 'super-tip' that hopes to revolutionise the garbage industry

April 13, 2025

'Lovely jubbly': We visited Willenhall's Reliant car centre as it celebrates its 50th anniversary

We visited the Bridgnorth pub full of vintage charm that pulls the perfect pint for avid trainspotters and locals alike

April 12, 2025

Around 200 youths descend on Wolverhampton retail park prompting police dispersal order

'One couple camped out for 24 hours': Hundreds visit Wolverhampton record store for Record Store Day

The best towns to move to in the West Midlands in 2025 have been ranked

The best towns to move to or live in the West Midlands in 2025, according to Garrington Property Finders

Landmark Dudley pub up for sale for £395k

Police at the entrance to Aston Wood Golf Club

Investigation 'still ongoing' after woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police

Police tape bearing the words 'police line do not cross'

Police rush to scene after two cars crash in Hednesford

Two teenagers have been arrested after an attempted carjacking in Smethwick

'Busy week' for Wolverhampton Police as officers target thefts and illegal drivers

Merry Hill has unveiled the UK's largest easter egg as part of their 'egg-celent' easter activities

Watch: 'UK's largest Easter egg' arrives at Merry Hill in 'egg-cellent' Easter event

Birmingham Canal, near to where the man's body was discovered

Police appeal to identify man after body found in Smethwick canal

'Nationally, it has cost millions' - Electric vehicle CEO talks about repeat vandalism of charging cables

April 10, 2025

Former Spandau Ballet frontman Tom Hadley is said to headline for Lichfield Festival 2025

Star-studded headliners announced for Lichfield Festival 2025 - including a former Spandau Ballet frontman

An appeal has been launched after vandals ruined a new community pool after only one use

Appeal launched after vandals ruin new Walsall pond

April 9, 2025

Demonstrators have taken to Birmingham New Street Station to protest the war in Gaza

Watch: Pro-Palestine group takes to Birmingham New Street Station in Gaza protest

Have you seen Kacie who is missing from Birmingham.

Police appeal for help in finding missing 14-year-old girl

Have you seen 63-year-old Neville who has gone missing from Stourbridge?

Appeal launched to help find missing Stourbridge man

April 8, 2025

Burger King at the Gateway retail park, Cannock, opens tomorrow after a major refurbishment.

Cannock Burger King reopens after much needed revamp

Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton, near to where one of the roadworks is taking place

Temporary road diversions in place for multiple roadworks in Wolverhampton

Two bus services have been diverted due to overrunning roadworks on Bescot Road, Walsall

Walsall buses diverted as roadworks 'overrun'

Two people have been jailed after a string of car robberies in the Black Country

Watch: Brazen men break into homes during £250k car theft spree that landed them in jail