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Daniel Walton

Community News Reporter

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

February 21, 2025

Smethwick road closes for essential roadworks

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Appeal launched after attempted car theft in Walsall

News|19 hours ago

Police appeal for help to find missing 6ft boy aged 13

News|21 hours ago

Nine crews battle blaze in Darlaston as residents urged to close windows and doors

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Watch: Residents shock as 'dozens' of chicken carcasses dumped on Sedgley road

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February 20, 2025

Windy weather ahead for West Midlands as yellow weather warning put in place at weekend

Emergency services rush to scene following 'incident' in Walsall bus station

Fire service respond to three vehicle RTC in Shrewsbury

Shock photos of fly-tipping in Darlaston show alarming extent of waste after footage went viral

February 19, 2025

Passengers warned of disruption due to 'emergency services incident' at Walsall bus station

Man, 22, arrested after boy, 11, robbed of scooter in Wednesfield

Man, 19, appears in court charged with attempted murder after 33-year-old man left with head and hand wounds in Wolverhampton

Man, 21, charged after cannabis grow operation raided in Wolverhampton

Alert over norovirus 'winter vomiting bug' following high case numbers in Wolverhampton

Teenager, 18, arrested on suspicion of knife possession in Bilston

Tipton History group appeal for antique photos as part of new exibit

Walsall residents share thoughts as Black Country drivers fined more than £8m over use of bus lanes

Saucy Halesowen brothers pitch delicious condiments to business experts on Dragons' Den

February 18, 2025

Council joins forces with residents to combat fly-tipping following Darlaston incident

Watch: 'It was so much fun - other than the insect dessert': Cannock woman shares joys of appearing on Channel 4s Come Dine with Me

February 17, 2025

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teenager stabbed in Birmingham

Wolverhampton pub named as finalist in national pub awards

Walsall road closed for gas main renewal works

Revealed: Face of man jailed for more than 25 thefts in Wolverhampton

Drivers warned of disruption as Halesowen road closes for works

Road in Dudley to close for four weeks for cycle lane works

February 16, 2025

We went inside an HS2 viaduct in the West Midlands and it was oddly terrifying - and awesome

The Black Country home where you'll find some of the most colourful rooms in the West Midlands

February 14, 2025

Uber and Bolt drivers protest as convoy blocks Birmingham Airport car park

Buses diverted following crash in Dudley

48 hour dispersal powers introduced in Sutton Coldfield due to 'anti-social' behaviour

Three men charged with drug offences after police swoop on Walsall properties

Buses diverted following crash in West Bromwich

10 cars damaged and two set on fire in staff car park of Featherstone prison

Love is in the air - and hard work is underway inside popular Bridgnorth flower shop for Valentine's Day

'It's bit sad but really romantic' - Here's how Black Country residents are planning on spending Valentine's Day

February 13, 2025

Omid Djalili to visit Dudley Town Hall as part of prestigious world tour

Boy, 14, assaulted and robbed by group 'carrying knife' in Great Barr park

Six arrested for 'alleged' small boat people smuggling operation following raids including in Birmingham

'I'm devastated, I just want it back' - Widow's plea and £1,000 reward on offer following disappearance of wedding ring in Cradley Heath

Major disruption on M6 near Walsall due to 'stranded' vehicle

Buses diverted in Walsall following temporary traffic light failure

February 12, 2025

See inside the mammoth-sized HS2 mega viaduct set to link the West Midlands with London

Decision on potential closure of 'doomed' Prince of Wales theatre to take place today

Walsall residents have urged action from council over fly-tipping - here's what they say needs to be done

February 11, 2025

Lane shut on major Birmingham route after multi-vehicle collision

February 10, 2025

We asked for your Valentine's date ideas - and many of you had the same romantic idea

West Bromwich Town Hall restoration project wins prestigious award

West Bromwich|Feb 10

February 9, 2025

Your chance to live the stately life without the stately pockets in this renovated ground-floor flat

'We want The White Lion to be back in use for the community': Protest group campaigns for change to housing plans for former Walsall pub