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Isabelle Parkin

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Trainee reporter at the Express & Star.

January 20, 2025

Temporary crossing installed in Wednesbury to help residents dodge flood-prone underpass

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Headteacher's pride at once 'inadequate' Wolverhampton school which is now one of city's best

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January 18, 2025

'My son was seriously ill with a virus - now I'm urging expecting mums to get vaccinated'

January 17, 2025

Bloxwich shop owner fined after selling vape to 16-year-old

'Controlled explosion' carried out by army in Walsall - residents evacuated

Man in his 60s hit by bus in Bilston taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries'

11 adorable photos of first Guide Dogs pups born in 2025 in Oldbury

January 16, 2025

'I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me': Burntwood business announces closure 'effective immediately'

More than 1,100 West Bromwich homes in the dark after power outage

Wolverhampton charity's Santa Run to return in this month after Storm Darragh forced cancellation

January 15, 2025

'I'm upset to leave but it's time!': Cleaner at Walsall hospital retires after almost 36 years

January 14, 2025

Fire crews led seven people to safety after blaze broke out at flat above West Bromwich barber shop - the second in days

January 13, 2025

'We would be over the moon' - At-capacity Lower Gornal school appeals for funds to move to bigger site

Jailed: Gang of robbers who lured dating app users into ambushes and left victims with broken eye sockets

Watch: Police shout 'bingo' after uncovering £750,000 worth of cocaine in woman's car in Cannock

Man charged after knife recovered by police in Darlaston

Inside the 'Outstanding' Wolverhampton primary school where a family-feel shines through

January 11, 2025

The changes being made to roads near Wolverhampton's Molineux Stadium - starting next week

Temporary rule changes in place on Wednesbury road as work to fix 'real inconvenience' for residents to begin

January 10, 2025

'He will always be in our hearts' - Heartbroken family pay tribute to dad who died after being struck by car

Traders at Concord Market in Sedgley to say final goodbye to customers after 48 years

Police seek to identify two men after items taken from shop and security guards 'threatened'

January 9, 2025

Nine tonnes of rubbish cleared from Walsall street where residents have seen rats and complained of bad smells

Walsall nightclub made 'no call' to emergency services after dad found unconscious at its doors - police say

January 8, 2025

Revealed: Cause of blaze at Smethwick builders yard which left man seriously hurt

January 7, 2025

Walsall nightclub has licence revoked after dad killed outside

Man jailed after large haul of counterfeit goods seized from unit in West Midlands car park

'What we found in his car was alarming and showed his sickening intentions' - Stourport man jailed for trying to engage in sexual activity with a child

Man charged with drug offences after mobile phones found in Essington

Firefighters tackle blaze in bin room of Wolverhampton flats

Ex-footballer Stan Collymore announces death of mum who was 'genuinely wonderful person'

January 6, 2025

Man in court after woman left seriously hurt in Wolverhampton crash

Two cannabis grows discovered on same Staffordshire street days apart - detectives launch investigation

Teens arrested after zombie knife seized by police in Walsall

Three arrested after BMW stolen from Staffordshire village

January 5, 2025

Rowley Regis road to be temporarily made one-way - here's why

Wolverhampton store applies for permission to sell alcohol

Series of road closures announced in Staffordshire - everything you need to know

January 4, 2025

'Large amount' of cash taken in break-in at Halesowen football club bar - police launch investigation

Grim pictures show inside Walsall restaurant where inspectors found rat droppings

Donations continue to flood in to help fund funeral of toddler who died after Smethwick crash

January 3, 2025

Man who was taken to hospital after Smethwick fire suffered 'serious' injuries - ambulance statement

January 2, 2025

'It's a kick in the teeth': Cash taken in break-in at Halesowen football club bar

Disappointed crowds gather for fireworks display after false rumours circulated online

Watch: 2025 goes off with a bang in West Midlands as beautiful fireworks illuminate the skies

Five beloved shops in Black Country and Staffordshire customers said farewell to in 2024

January 1, 2025

Watch: Fire crews at scene of blaze involving lithium batteries at Smethwick commercial site as man taken to hospital

Man, 64, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three stabbed

Three-day 'heavy snow' warning in place for Black Country and Staffordshire

Revealed: Wolverhampton's top 10 secondary schools