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Lauren Hill

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Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

March 23, 2025

The 3D printed toilet pod at The Very Light Railway, Dudley.

I visited the Very Light Rail centre in the Black Country and discovered transport of the future - and an eco friendly loo

Entertainment|Mar 23

March 19, 2025

Pizza Express will be doing 33p pizza's on one day next week - here are the rules and all your closest branches

A flat fire on Redwood Road in Walsall is said to have started accidentally.

Fire service reveals cause of Walsall house fire that injured five and left child in critical condition

The Wolves fan was filmed spitting on Villa supporters at the Feb 2 game.

Watch: Wolves fan who spat on Villans during home match pleads guilty in court and receives football ban

Fire truck overturns after crash with car on busy roundabout in Wolverhampton

Brewood is the topic of this week's Love Your Neighbourhood

I visited an award-winning Staffordshire market town and discovered a close knit community that appreciates the lighter side of life

Staffordshire entertainment|Mar 19

March 18, 2025

Have you seen Tedi?

Police ask for public's help in finding missing Sandwell man

Sandwell|Mar 18

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Fire crews respond to unattended bonfire in Wyre Forest

Bentley seized in Walsall

Bentley seized after driver caught speeding in Walsall

Staffordshire drug dealer charged after cocaine found hidden in sock

Three Black Country county lines drug dealers ordered to repay thousands of pounds

Walsall Police at the scene of a murder on Bloxwich Road/Norfolk Place where a 22-year-old was stabbed.

Walsall murder: Police cordon remains in place and road closed following fatal stabbing

March 17, 2025

An XL bully dog.

Dog-owner arrested after XL Bully attack leaves man in critical condition

Man taken to hospital with 'serious facial injuries' after assault outside West Bromwich pub

The fumes are said to have affected the residents of a row of five houses.

Nine people taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick

Smethwick|Mar 17

A Llandrindod Wells man caught speeding was offered a speed awareness course and a fixed penalty before ending up in court

Man, 21, charged over Wolverhampton shooting

A full Irish breakfast

Birmingham cafe ranked top 10 in UK for its Irish breakfast

Birmingham|Mar 17

Do you recognise this man?

Police want to speak to this man after a car and credit card were stolen in Dudley

March 16, 2025

District Councillor for Shenstone, David Salter.

'We're not posh we're desirable' - Staffordshire village named one of the UK's poshest speaks out on accolade

March 15, 2025

A public meeting was held to discuss the fate of Cannock museum and Prince of Wales theatre.

'We have bled out' - Public meeting held to update residents on future of Cannock theatre and museum

March 14, 2025

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Second Dudley blaze in one day is made safe

Police swooped in during the early hours.

Police find drugs, machete and stolen vehicles at Tipton chop shop with one man arrested

Local Hubs|Mar 14

Patryk Slepowronski

Man who robbed seven shops at knifepoint across Staffordshire pleads guilty in court

Erdington High Street

Boy, 15, charged after live ammunition, firearm and drugs recovered in Birmingham

Man charged with robbery and possession of firearm after South Staffordshire break-in

Niall Williams

Drug dealer who 'kicked out' at police jailed after £25,000 and drugs found in Birmingham property

The initial disorder took place on Bevington Road.

Investigation launched after shots fired in Birmingham street

Joey the horse on stage with Albert, played by Tom Sturgess.

Take a sneak peek at the spectacular War Horse puppets ahead of the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre shows

Musician amd poet Brendan Hawthorne has a new album launch coming up at Wednesbury Library.

Wednesbury musician to host free launch event to celebrate new album

March 13, 2025

The B5026 Eccleshall Road where the collision took place.

Man dies in Staffordshire crash - police appeal for witnesses

The awesome artwork was painted on the side of a West Midlands Railway train.

Limp Bizkit graffiti mural 'appears' on train ahead of band's Birmingham gig tonight

'A memory they will cherish for years to come' - Headteacher recounts royal visit to Walsall as pupils meet Prince William

Nando's in Bentley Bridge scored top marks

The 65 West Midlands restaurants, bars, takeways and pubs that scored five star food hygiene ratings in latest inspections

March 12, 2025

St Paul's Market food hall will be opening this summer at a huge site in the Jewellery Quarter.

Huge new food hall to open in the West Midlands this summer serving up all the best local eats

I visited the West Midlands village of Hagley and unlocked the secret of happiness among locals

March 11, 2025

A459

'I heard a huge bang' - Passerby describes moment schoolgirl was hit by car in Sedgley

Bus replacement for trains between Birmingham and Walsall due to rail fault

Third boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy stabbed in Birmingham

At Elmwood School, staff are on a picket line over the school planning to join the Matrix Academy Trust. Orange barriers and tape were deemed necessary by the school to stop staff standing on the grass.

Teachers strike at Walsall school over plans to join an academy trust

Busy Dudley route to see more traffic today due to works

Have you seen this man?

Police issue photo of man after a spanner attack in Stourbridge

'No one is taking responsibility' - Disabled Quarry Bank widower hits out at sinkhole that opened up three years ago

Stacey McKnight from Kidderminster working at London Fashion Week.

'The hardest thing I've ever done' - Backstage at London Fashion Week with scouted Kidderminster salon owner

March 8, 2025

Paul Doyle and Anthony Bayliss

Banged up: Some of the most heinous crimes brought to light in and around the Black Country in February

The entrance was decorated with photos of the happy young man.

Family of man who died of sudden cardiac arrest aged 26 host free heart screening in Wolverhampton

March 7, 2025

A railway station departures board showing trains cancelled and delayed

Trains delayed between Wolverhampton and Birmingham this morning

The tremendous trio.

World Book Day: 12 heartwarming photos of children across the region celebrating their favourite book characters

March 6, 2025

Do you recognise this man?

Appeal after one of two cars stolen off driveway in Sutton Coldfield recovered in Dudley

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Motorway reopens following rush hour car fire on M54

The blaze is being brought under control at the recycling facility in Nechells.

Multiple fire crews on site at Birmingham recycling plant blaze