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Community News Reporter

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

March 9, 2025

Firefighters remain at scene overnight following fire at Wolverhampton scrapyard

West Midlands Police have arrested one person following a knife point car-jacking

Man arrested after car stolen in knife point car-jacking in Birmingham - police seize gun and sword

Morris Park, Birmingham, near to where the incident happened

Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 15-year-old boy stabbed

Police appeal over attempted van theft in Wednesfield

The investigation to catch the killer of Kenneth Ford will be televised tonight on Forensics: The Real CSI

TV: How West Midlands Police brought Birmingham hammer killer to justice

Do you have information on Patricia, who has been missing from Dudley for more than 25 years? Police are re-appealing for her whereabouts

Police renew appeal for missing Dudley woman on what would have been her 60th birthday

West Midlands Police

West Bromwich Albion fan arrested following reports of 'racist behaviour' towards QPR player

March 7, 2025

The Trees of Life Glade sits at the National Memorial Arboretum

Covid-19 day of reflection: Reflection events taking place in the Black Country and Staffordshire to remember those lost during pandemic

Paramedic Aimee Holtom's pups won four ribbons at the event, including two for best in class

West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic handed four ribbons in amazing Crufts win

March 6, 2025

Do you know where Jay Richardson is? Police are looking after him after he failed to appear at Birmingham Crown Court

Police appeal for man wanted after failing to appear at Birmingham Crown Court

I visited Crufts for the first time at the 2025 opening day and I left the NEC with my tail wagging

Hundreds of dogs attended the first day of the event

Crufts 2025 at the NEC: 19 pooch-tastic photos of dogs arriving for the greatest dog show in the world

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, newly announced in the presenting line-up for the Crufts TV show, observes English Springer Spaniel Ozzy jumping over an obstacle during the official launch of Crufts Dog Show 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. PA Photo. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

Your guide to the first day of Crufts: What's on and when

Cara Wakeling 12 and her Grandad: Ian Wakeling, with Huskies: White: Ayahni, light grey: Reno and dark grey: Trixie. They will be showing them at Crufts

Crufts 2025: Some of the 'paw'some pups vying to get their claws on the top spot at Crufts

March 5, 2025

Watch: Police probe into Wolverhampton shooting murder continues as crime busting group issues statement

A blue police tent could be seen near Eastfield Grove the day after the shooting

'Protect us!' - Flowers lay at the scene of fatal Wolverhampton shooting as residents plead council and police to take action

Wolverhampton council have reacted after taxi drivers staged a protest

March 4, 2025

Police responded following reports of a shooting taking place in Wolverhampton

'It's horrible - you're terrified of letting your kids out': Residents show fear following fatal shooting in Wolverhampton

Do you know these two men? Police wish to talk to them following an assault in Willenhall

Man left with fractured jaw after Willenhall assault - police launch appeal

Police spotted at Tipton Train Station

Person dies near to Tipton Train Station - police launch investigation

Police have cracked down on local crime as part of a week of intensive action

Dudley police tackle range of crimes in week of action - from fraud to car theft

Wolverhampton taxi drivers gather in protest of 'controversial' rule change

Campaigners have taken to the steps of Dudley Council House to appose plans to privatise leisure centres across the region

'If we don't get this - we will continue to campaign': Dozens protest to axe Dudley leisure centre privatisation

Eight of the best dog-friendly eateries for a bite to eat in the run-up to Crufts in Birmingham

March 3, 2025

Members of the media outside Birmingham Magistrates' Court

Walsall man, 28, charged with conspiracy to defraud elderly people

Do you recognise this man? Police wish to talk to him in relation to a robbery in Dudley

Police launch appeal following robbery in Dudley

March 2, 2025

Ten dog-friendly hotels for last-minute bookings for those heading to Crufts in Birmingham

March 1, 2025

Birmingham bin strike spills over to the Black Country as street divided by waste collections

Crufts has seen a record proportion of international entries

All the 'paw'some facts you need to know about world's leading dog show Crufts 2025 at NEC Birmingham

February 28, 2025

Stonnall murder: Police granted extra time to question man, 53, over woman's death in village

The bus could be seen well ablaze as police blocked the road.

Watch as fire rips through Wolverhampton bus - police launch investigation

Market Street, Cannock, near to where the incidents took place

Police patrols stepped up in Cannock as two groups of youths are threatened with knives

Woman seriously injured in Staffordshire double dog attack - police launch investigation

Bus diversion are in place between New Street and Hill Top, West Bromwich

Bus diversions and traffic distruption as West Bromwich road closes for two months

Bus services on Holly Hall Road have been diverted to make way for roadworks on the route

Bus diversions following road closure in Dudley

Two bus services on Oldbury Road, Blackheath, have been diverted after a lorry broke down on the route

Buses diverted after lorry breaks down on Rowley Regis road

Police appeal for help in finding missing Wolverhampton 15-year-old

Dudley Council House. Picture: Dudley MBC

Dudley councillors revved-up by mayoral car sale plan to keep toilets open

Politics|Feb 28

February 27, 2025

Hagley Road, on it's junction with Glasshouse Hill, near to where the incident supposedly happened

Road closed 'for number of hours' following Stourbridge crash

The bus could be seen well ablaze as police blocked the road.

Emergency services rush to bus on fire in Bilston town centre

Spudman said he was excited to bring the luxurious flavours on the road

Staffordshire's Spudman is saved! Council announces U-turn on 'eviction' plans after significant public feedback

'We are just so tired': Bridgnorth's Ukrainian refugees reflect on poignant third anniversary of Russian invasion

February 26, 2025

Paul Smith

Staffordshire care home manager dubbed the 'running-man' to pound streets of Birmingham in aid of dementia patients

February 25, 2025

Bus services have been diverted following an emergency services led incident in West Bromwich

Bus services diverted as emergency services called to crash in West Bromwich

Staff at Boots, on Dudley Street, Wolverhampton, have been left without hot water or heating since December

'We have been left in our jackets and gloves': Boots respond to concerns after staff left with no heating or hot water in Wolverhampton store

The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has launched a new fundraiser that will see the names of our loved ones put onto their newest helicopter

Get your name on a helicopter in new Midlands Air Ambulance Charity fundraiser

February 24, 2025

Drivers warned of delays as temporary traffic lights put on two stretches of Halesowen road

Man assaulted in Birmingham remains in 'serious condition' as police continue to investigate

Birmingham|Feb 24

Smashed and boarded up windows surround the building.

Update issued after firefighters rush to tackle blaze at derelict Dudley building

Wolverhampton man, 18, due in court charged with drug crimes

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