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Daniel Walton

Community News Reporter

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

April 18, 2025

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

Councillor Kieran Casey (right) was one of the people at the unveiling of the peace gardens at Coronation Gardens earlier this month.

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

Tributes lay at scene to 'kind hearted' Josh Bradley who tragically died in Cannock crash

My Dentist opens in Walsall with 'Married At First Sight' tv star Sacha Jones meeting the team who will be her dentists

Married at First Sight star Sasha Jones cuts ribbon for relocated Walsall dentist after £1.4m revamp

Wolverhampton Post Office to return under new-management following closure for 'operational reasons'

April 7, 2025

Only two luxury properties remain in The Stamp Works, Bridgnorth development works

Final two luxury houses up for sale in popular Bridgnorth development

Beverley Knight attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Olivier Awards 2025: Fabulous Beverley Knight wows crowds at prestigious award ceremony

April 4, 2025

Do you know this man? He was seen sawing through the cables of an EV charging bay before walking off with the wires

Brazen thief 'risks serious harm' sawing cables at electric vehicle charging station 'worth £15 or less'

Middle Piece Way, Willenhall, near to where the incident took place

Willenhall harassment probe after victim was 'kissed' and bracelet stolen

One-way road closure for Willenhall railway works announced

This is the moment that more than 2,000 oxygen cylinders were stolen from a business park in Cannock

Appeal launched after more than 2,000 oxygen cannisters stolen from Cannock

'Delays in service' after tram breaks down at Bilston stop

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