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Lauren Hill

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Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

December 21, 2024

Meet the cute cats near Wolverhampton looking for a home at Christmas as rescue centre struggles after spate of bad luck

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December 20, 2024

14 stunning behind-the-scenes photos of Wolverhampton Grand's spectacular Beauty and the Beast panto

December 19, 2024

'It's extremely disappointing' - Thousands of hoax calls made to West Midlands Ambulance Service, figures reveal

December 18, 2024

Pensioners targeted in two hospital car parks by thieves pretending to be helpful staff members

Band of friends raise thousands for charity and commemorative bench in memory of friend who took his own life

Watch: Investigation underway as group of machete-wielding youths clash near West Bromwich shopping centre

December 14, 2024

Where to find free car parks for Christmas shopping in the Black Country and Staffordshire

20 adorable dogs that are looking for a home this Christmas

December 13, 2024

Two men arrested amid probe into Birmingham Christmas fairground ride collapse

December 12, 2024

Family pays tribute to 'gentle giant' motorcyclist who died in Rugeley crash

Police crack down on shoplifting offenders in Dudley borough

Man, 21, charged with multiple vehicle offences across the Black Country

Dudley road closed following concerns for woman's safety

Woman, 21, charged with shoplifting offences in Sandwell

December 11, 2024

Appeal for witnesses after man stabbed and punched in the head in Birmingham park

Do you recognise this man? Police appeal after multiple cars set alight in Cannock streets

Huge £400,000 cocaine stash recovered after police stop vehicle in Aldi car park

Arrests made and suspected chop shop raided following vehicle thefts across Black Country

Man who died after tree fell on car during Storm Darragh was owner of Staffordshire curry house

Police searching for four boys after 16-year-old suffers broken jaw in assault near Cannock eatery

December 10, 2024

'We get to spread the love' - local mum's charity will give 600 less fortunate children presents under the tree this year

December 9, 2024

Flood alerts remain in place near Wolverhampton and Staffordshire

'What's the point?' - Stourbridge residents on new police base which doesn't allow walk-ins and does not have a contact office

December 8, 2024

Wolverhampton tram services temporarily stopped due to vehicle on tracks

Stafford council appeal for public's help in tracking down 'litter louts' who dumped waste on a country road

Wolverhampton charity event postponed due to bad weather and fallen Christmas tree

Road closed as fire crews work to rescue flock of sheep from flooded field

Save our Banks's Mild petition reaches more than 2,000 signatures

Beloved Sandwell woods destroyed by high winds brought by Storm Darragh

Body of man found in Cradley Heath woodlands

'Forever 20' - Heartfelt tributes left at scene where young driver died after car hit tree in Halesowen

Smethwick leisure centre 'put on lockdown' after armed robber steals man's phone and coat

Van driver found asleep at the wheel in Brierley Hill arrested for drink driving and weapon offences after police find machete

Rail disruptions in West Midlands as trees fall on tracks and damage overhead wires

Storm Darragh: What's happened so far as fresh weather warning issued

22 of the worst crimes seen in Shropshire and Telford over the month of November

24 of the biggest crimes and court cases in and around the Black Country in November

December 7, 2024

"We are thrilled about it!" - Stourbridge ranked one of the happiest places to live in West Midlands

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December 6, 2024

Emergency services attend serious crash in Tipton with road likely to be closed for hours

Violent gang to be locked up for more than 40 years combined after shots fired and cars torched in Walsall street

South Staffordshire man charged with multiple dark web drug offences

'Your actions were abhorrent' - Former Staffordshire police officer sentenced for sexual communication with a child

Man charged with string of offences in Sandwell including vehicle theft and burglaries

Watch: Street racer's Honda Civic sent to the metal shredder

Man, 36, charged with Bilston shoplifting offences

Teenager charged following double bus stabbing in Birmingham

Overnight M42 roadworks cancelled due to Storm Darragh

December 5, 2024

Motorcyclist dies following collision with van in Staffordshire

Man arrested following collision that left cyclist with serious injuries

Points failure on rail line between Wolverhampton and New Street causing delays to all services