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Trainee reporter at the Express & Star.

March 11, 2025

Prince william at SportingKhalsa FC, Willenhall

Prince of Wales jokes about record number of high-fives as he greets crowds in Black Country

Lilian will soon celebrate her 102nd birthday

'It would mean so much to her': Wednesbury care home appealing for birthday cards for resident who is soon to turn 102

March 10, 2025

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

Neo Graham: Five men appear in court accused of murder of 'lovely' Wolverhampton man

Natasha Callan

Police enquiries ongoing into death of mum in Staffordshire village

The entrance to Elmwood School. Photo: Google

Staff at Walsall special school to strike over plans to join academy trust

Birmingham Airport

List of flights cancelled from Birmingham Airport as workers in 13 German airports walk out

We visit the Walsall primary school where pupils are readied for the 'modern world'

March 9, 2025

With the instruments is Angie Parker and Kyle Evans and with them is Vicky Elize (VE Daze).

Watch: Sun shines as Brierley Hill steps back in time for 1940s event

The school is being built on the St John's Grange house development in Lichfield

Official name of new primary school being built at Staffordshire housing development unveiled

March 8, 2025

Moat Street, Willenhall. Photo: Google

Fire crews called to blaze at abandoned Willenhall building

Peter Doyle. Photo: West Midlands Police

Jailed: Prolific thief who targeted businesses in West Midlands

It was a sunny day at Chasewater in Burntwood on Saturday

Sun shines in West Midlands as temperatures hotter than holiday destinations

Have you seen Chayse? Photo: West Midlands Police

Police searching for 14-year-old boy missing from Great Barr

Neo Graham

Neo Graham: Man arrested in Liverpool on suspicion of murder of 'loving' man shot dead in Wolverhampton

Police were assisting fire crews at the scene

Watch: Fire crews tackle scrap metal blaze in Wolverhampton

An entrance to Morris Park in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Photo: Google

Boy, 15, in hospital in 'critical but stable' condition after stabbing as police cordon off area near park

Rob Brydon will bring his festive show to Birmingham later this year

Gavin and Stacey star to bring festive night of tunes and laughter to West Midlands

Entertainment|Mar 8

Do you recognise these people? Photo: West Midlands Police

Fresh appeal to trace group after broad daylight stabbing on Birmingham street

Have you seen Ruby? Photo: West Midlands Police

Police searching for girl, 14, missing from Sandwell

March 6, 2025

Where the waste was at the site. Photo: EA

Woman fined after failing to rid of piles of rubbish on Staffordshire land

Former Walsall teacher who told police officer posing as 13-year-old girl he used Snapchat to send 'dirty' videos banned from profession

Police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Eastfield Grove, Wolverhampton.

Five men arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of murder over fatal shooting in Wolverhampton

Have you seen Adam? Photo: West Midlands Police

Call 999 if you see this man reported missing from Dudley

March 4, 2025

Birmingham Airport introduces new screening lanes ahead of summer getaways after 'unacceptable' queues last year

Cliff Tamou. Photo: Staffordshire Police

Family pay tribute to 'devoted' dad-of-six killed in M6 crash as Dudley man arrested

Police spotted at Tipton Train Station

Person dies near to Tipton Train Station - police launch investigation

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

Staffordshire's 'Spudman' set to welcome singing star at his potato van

Flowers are blooming in Tettenhall this week

Could it be the warmest day of the year so far? Black Country to see temperatures hotter than Madrid

Police want to speak to this man following a robbery at a Birmingham shop. Photo: West Midlands Police

Birmingham shop worker hit with shopping basket and threatened with needle in robbery

Have you seen missing Richard? Photo: West Midlands Police

Police search for teen missing from Wolverhampton

The Section 60 powers covered Walsall. Photo: West Midlands Police

Extra police stop and search powers in place in Walsall over 'concerns of disorder'

March 3, 2025

The number of Black Country Year 6 pupils who have landed a spot at one of their preferred secondary schools for September has been revealed

Find out how many Year 6 pupils in the Black Country were offered a spot at their top choice of secondary school

A growing pile of tributes has been left at the roadside

'Fly high mate': Tributes at Wolverhampton roadside grow following death of dad in crash

Police said the woman was run over outside The Hare and Hounds pub in Kidderminster. Photo: Google

Man charged after woman hit by Audi in car park of Kidderminster pub

Year 6 pupils will today find out where they will be learning for the next five years. Photo: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe

National Offer Day: What to do if your child hasn't landed a place at their choice of secondary school

A police car on Sneyd Lane on Monday morning

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious leg injuries' after crash with car in Bloxwich

Workers at MetCat Ltd were clearing the site on Monday morning

Firefighters called to blaze at Wolverhampton metal recycling yard

Pupils Freddy Barratt, Benjamin Hassall, Leighton Hawley and Mackyle Barratt in the school hall

'The beauty is behind the front cover': Inside Walsall school which has undergone 'significant changes'

March 1, 2025

'It's the principle!' Defiant Wolverhampton grandmother faces TV bailiffs after refusing to pay lockdown parking fine

February 28, 2025

From the Save the Crooked House campaign group are Ian Sandall (left) and Paul Turner (right) with MP Mike Woods.

'We will not stop until this pub is rebuilt!' Campaigners remain determined to rebuild The Crooked House after latest setback

Staff and students at Adult Education Wolverhampton are celebrating the Ofsted result. Photo: Wolverhampton Council

'Students learn in a calm environment': Wolverhampton adult education centre gets 'Good' Ofsted ranking

February 27, 2025

Wolverhampton pharmacist handed suspended sentence for submitting false information to secure Covid-19 funding

Pictures taken inside Central Cafe. Photo: Walsall Council

Inside the dirty Black Country café as owner fined in court

February 26, 2025

L-R Kiyran Delaney, Jermaine Vassell, Rayhan Hurd. Photo: West Midlands Police

Two Black Country men among trio jailed after police chase led to revolver and ammunition discovery

'Lucky' Wolverhampton drug dealers get 'last chance' as judge hands down suspended sentences

February 25, 2025

The incident happened at The Port House pub in Stourport. Photo: Google

Man suffers 'serious injuries' to face in assault at Stourport pub

Forensic vans in Stonnall on Tuesday

'I can't come to terms with what has happened': Residents' shock at second tragedy in sleepy Staffordshire village

Michael Obasi. Photo: West Midlands Police

Six people found guilty of murdering 'beloved' dad whose body was discovered by dog walker two days after attack

Police in Stonnall

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Staffordshire village

Officers caught the dangerous driving on bodycam footage

Watch: Dangerous Smethwick driver who hit 100mph at illegal car meet given road ban

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