Home | Express & Star

Local news you can trust

Close

Headline news

Wolverhampton knife crime campaigner Pooja Kanda meets the King, Prime Minister and Idris Elba at summit

The mother of Wolverhampton knife crime victim Ronan Kanda met with the King, the Prime Minister and actor Idris Elba at a summit at St James's Palace today (Tuesday).

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton knife crime campaigner Pooja Kanda meets the King, Prime Minister and Idris Elba at summit

Supporting image for story: A former West Midlands Mayor candidate who is accused of money laundering is to face trial in 2027

A former West Midlands Mayor candidate who is accused of money laundering is to face trial in 2027

Supporting image for story: Motorists warned Black Country M6 junction set to be closed to traffic next week

Motorists warned Black Country M6 junction set to be closed to traffic next week

Supporting image for story: 'Jealous and aggressive' Staffordshire woman stabbed her ex-partner in the heart on Christmas Day, jury told

'Jealous and aggressive' Staffordshire woman stabbed her ex-partner in the heart on Christmas Day, jury told

Supporting image for story: Two men taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash at Halesowen roundabout - one arrested

Two men taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash at Halesowen roundabout - one arrested

Supporting image for story: 'An accident waiting to happen!' Bilston school which lost lollipop man a year ago fears for children's safety

'An accident waiting to happen!' Bilston school which lost lollipop man a year ago fears for children's safety

Supporting image for story: Drought status declared for the West Midlands - Environment Agency update

Drought status declared for the West Midlands - Environment Agency update

Editor's choice

West Midlands woman films moment towels are launched across Crete hotel’s pool area to reserve sunbeds

Aston Villa unveil new kit for the 2025/26 season

Full steam ahead for Kidderminster Male Choir

More top stories

Supporting image for story: West Midlands drought: What the weather status means and how it will affect you, including possible hosepipe bans

West Midlands drought: What the weather status means and how it will affect you, including possible hosepipe bans

Supporting image for story: Woman in 50s found dead near Kidderminster after a fire at village pub

Woman in 50s found dead near Kidderminster after a fire at village pub

Supporting image for story: Couple found guilty of murdering two-year-old grandson

Couple found guilty of murdering two-year-old grandson

Supporting image for story: Timeline of events leading up to the death of Ethan Ives-Griffiths at hands of his grandparents

Timeline of events leading up to the death of Ethan Ives-Griffiths at hands of his grandparents

Supporting image for story: Watch as a new 77-tonne footbridge is installed at Willenhall Rail Station in a major milestone amid an update on the opening date

Watch as a new 77-tonne footbridge is installed at Willenhall Rail Station in a major milestone amid an update on the opening date

Supporting image for story: The lurid text messages that uncovered a murder in Wednesfield as a couple are found guilty of murder and manslaughter

The lurid text messages that uncovered a murder in Wednesfield as a couple are found guilty of murder and manslaughter

Most popular

Your World

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent’s commitment to social impact wins gold

Severn Trent’s commitment to social impact wins gold

Supporting image for story: West Brom Building Society launches new issue of popular Four Access Saver account

West Brom Building Society launches new issue of popular Four Access Saver account

Supporting image for story: Canal bridge refurbishment project begins in Staffordshire

Canal bridge refurbishment project begins in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster students benefit from packed Activities Fortnight

Kidderminster students benefit from packed Activities Fortnight

Supporting image for story: 'An unimaginable loss' - Mayor of Wolverhampton makes emotional visit to family of tragic Falklands hero

'An unimaginable loss' - Mayor of Wolverhampton makes emotional visit to family of tragic Falklands hero

Supporting image for story: Cygnet Social Care’s second Sensory Summer Festival a resounding success

Cygnet Social Care’s second Sensory Summer Festival a resounding success

Sport

Mateus Mane ready to be versatile amid Wolves chance

Mateus Mane is prepared to be versatile and do a job for the team as he fights for his Wolves opportunity.

Supporting image for story: Mateus Mane ready to be versatile amid Wolves chance

Supporting image for story: Nathan Judah's Wolves tour diary: Day 3 - Tapas and Training games

Nathan Judah's Wolves tour diary: Day 3 - Tapas and Training games

Supporting image for story: Wolves targeting move for Spanish defender

Wolves targeting move for Spanish defender

Supporting image for story: Sasa Kalajdzic scores on Wolves return in pre-season training game

Sasa Kalajdzic scores on Wolves return in pre-season training game

Supporting image for story: West Brom monitoring situation amid interest in Korean star Jeon Jin-woo

West Brom monitoring situation amid interest in Korean star Jeon Jin-woo

Supporting image for story: Santa Clara 2 Wolves 1 - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

Santa Clara 2 Wolves 1 - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Wolves training talking points from Portugal pre-season

Liam Keen comment: Wolves training talking points from Portugal pre-season

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Nathan Judah's Wolves tour diary: Day 3 - Tapas and Training games

Nathan Judah's Wolves tour diary: Day 3 - Tapas and Training games

Supporting image for story: Nathan Judah's Wolves tour diary: Day 3 - Tapas and Training games

Nathan Judah's Wolves tour diary: Day 3 - Tapas and Training games

Supporting image for story: Mateus Mane ready to be versatile amid Wolves chance

Mateus Mane ready to be versatile amid Wolves chance

West Brom

Supporting image for story: West Brom monitoring situation amid interest in Korean star Jeon Jin-woo

West Brom monitoring situation amid interest in Korean star Jeon Jin-woo

Supporting image for story: No concerns about West Brom midfielder's absence after 'blowing tests away'

No concerns about West Brom midfielder's absence after 'blowing tests away'

Supporting image for story: The four big decisions Ryan Mason already faces at West Brom as season countdown kicks off

The four big decisions Ryan Mason already faces at West Brom as season countdown kicks off

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall boss Mat Sadler opens up on "tough" Donervon Daniels decision

Walsall boss Mat Sadler opens up on "tough" Donervon Daniels decision

Supporting image for story: Walsall youngster Charlie Wragg reflects on 'character-building' non-league loans

Walsall youngster Charlie Wragg reflects on 'character-building' non-league loans

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler outlines pre-season plans for Walsall defender Priestley Farquharson

Mat Sadler outlines pre-season plans for Walsall defender Priestley Farquharson

Latest Videos

Supporting image for story: Santa Clara 2 Wolves 1 - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

Santa Clara 2 Wolves 1 - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

Supporting image for story: West Brom's style of play and how Ryan Mason will set up this season

West Brom's style of play and how Ryan Mason will set up this season

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen and Nathan Judah on Jhon Arias and the return of Yerson Mosquera and Sasa Kalajdzic

Liam Keen and Nathan Judah on Jhon Arias and the return of Yerson Mosquera and Sasa Kalajdzic

Supporting image for story: Lewis Cox in Austria: West Brom friendly assessment and who impressed in Dynamo Kyiv draw

Lewis Cox in Austria: West Brom friendly assessment and who impressed in Dynamo Kyiv draw

Supporting image for story: The Keen & Judah Show: Six Wolves players looking to impress in pre-season

The Keen & Judah Show: Six Wolves players looking to impress in pre-season

Supporting image for story: 'A genius of a footballer and an even better human being' Liam Keen and Nathan Judah pay tribute to Diogo Jota

'A genius of a footballer and an even better human being' Liam Keen and Nathan Judah pay tribute to Diogo Jota

From your club

Upcoming fixtures

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC badge

Sat 16 August, 2025

Wolves v Man City

Walsall FC badge

Sat 2 August, 2025

Walsall v Swindon

West Bromwich Albion badge

Sat 9 August, 2025

West Brom v Blackburn

Blackburn badge

Aston Villa badge

Sat 16 August, 2025

Villa v Newcastle

Newcastle badge

Popular reads

Find local news

Local Hubs

Shropshire Wolverhampton Sandwell Dudley Walsall Staffordshire Birmingham Wyre Forest

Enter your town name.

Looking for a new job?

We have 1000's of local jobs from local employers to choose from.

Start your search

Entertainment

Full steam ahead for Kidderminster Male Choir

The Flying Scotsman will receive a musical welcome from Kidderminster Male Choir during the world-famous locomotive’s guest appearance on the Severn Valley Railway.

Supporting image for story: Full steam ahead for Kidderminster Male Choir

Supporting image for story: Procession through Walsall to celebrate strength and solidarity of local women

Procession through Walsall to celebrate strength and solidarity of local women

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Black Stallion performing in his home town

Wolverhampton's Black Stallion performing in his home town

Supporting image for story: Families invited to meet Dr Dolittle through a story adventure at county libraries

Families invited to meet Dr Dolittle through a story adventure at county libraries

Supporting image for story: "Bat Out of Hell" Roars on to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Stage!

FOUR STARS

"Bat Out of Hell" Roars on to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Stage! FOUR STARS

Supporting image for story: Celebrating an epic summer of fun at Drayton Manor, with unforgettable events, free return tickets and more!

Celebrating an epic summer of fun at Drayton Manor, with unforgettable events, free return tickets and more!

Supporting image for story: The Everything Digbeth Market announces more traders and local business offers

The Everything Digbeth Market announces more traders and local business offers

Supporting image for story: Twice the thrills this summer with Alton Towers’ second day free deal

Twice the thrills this summer with Alton Towers’ second day free deal

Supporting image for story: 'We are open and ready to welcome you': Staffordshire village micropub has reopened and got welcoming plans beer fans

'We are open and ready to welcome you': Staffordshire village micropub has reopened and got welcoming plans beer fans

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway halts steam engines near West Midlands Safari Park following a fire and uses diesel trains instead - here's the latest update

Severn Valley Railway halts steam engines near West Midlands Safari Park following a fire and uses diesel trains instead - here's the latest update

Supporting image for story: Famous brewpub and 'real ale Mecca' in Madeley on the market for £550,000 - for only the third time since 1832

Famous brewpub and 'real ale Mecca' in Madeley on the market for £550,000 - for only the third time since 1832

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life 2025: M54 restrictions and disruption to be aware of this Sunday for ride out by thousands of bikes

Bike4Life 2025: M54 restrictions and disruption to be aware of this Sunday for ride out by thousands of bikes

Supporting image for story: Grants for new electric cars to be reintroduced - here's how much you could get

Grants for new electric cars to be reintroduced - here's how much you could get

Supporting image for story: The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

Supporting image for story: What a lot for teenagers to do!

What a lot for teenagers to do!

Crime

Supporting image for story: Police officers reunite Charlie the parrot with owner during busy day of neighbourhood policing in Walsall

Police officers reunite Charlie the parrot with owner during busy day of neighbourhood policing in Walsall

Supporting image for story: Masked burglar 'battered 94-year-old pensioner' in his Wolverhampton home, murder trial told

Masked burglar 'battered 94-year-old pensioner' in his Wolverhampton home, murder trial told

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton knife crime campaigner Pooja Kanda meets the King, Prime Minister and Idris Elba at summit

Wolverhampton knife crime campaigner Pooja Kanda meets the King, Prime Minister and Idris Elba at summit

Supporting image for story: Two men taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash at Halesowen roundabout - one arrested

Two men taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash at Halesowen roundabout - one arrested

Supporting image for story: Firearm recovered and two teens arrested after warrant carried out at Birmingham home

Firearm recovered and two teens arrested after warrant carried out at Birmingham home

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched following sexual assaults in Birmingham city centre

Appeal launched following sexual assaults in Birmingham city centre

Business

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent’s commitment to social impact wins gold

Severn Trent’s commitment to social impact wins gold

Supporting image for story: West Brom Building Society launches new issue of popular Four Access Saver account

West Brom Building Society launches new issue of popular Four Access Saver account

Supporting image for story: Wine and spirits merchant expands operations with opening of new Kingswinford distribution centre and 12 new jobs created

Wine and spirits merchant expands operations with opening of new Kingswinford distribution centre and 12 new jobs created

Supporting image for story: Midlands housing association set to deliver 273 energy efficiency upgrades

Midlands housing association set to deliver 273 energy efficiency upgrades

Supporting image for story: From delivery room to dressing room: Wendy Smylie unveils Kitty Darling’s timeless vintage storefront

From delivery room to dressing room: Wendy Smylie unveils Kitty Darling’s timeless vintage storefront

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire success: The HEX Group awarded Employer of the Year

Staffordshire success: The HEX Group awarded Employer of the Year

Education

Supporting image for story: 'An accident waiting to happen!' Bilston school which lost lollipop man a year ago fears for children's safety

'An accident waiting to happen!' Bilston school which lost lollipop man a year ago fears for children's safety

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster students benefit from packed Activities Fortnight

Kidderminster students benefit from packed Activities Fortnight

Supporting image for story: Pupils asked to design child’s bedroom inside showhome at Staffordshire development

Pupils asked to design child’s bedroom inside showhome at Staffordshire development

Supporting image for story: Families invited to meet Dr Dolittle through a story adventure at county libraries

Families invited to meet Dr Dolittle through a story adventure at county libraries

Supporting image for story: New innovative partnership to increase access to sports for children and young people in the West Midlands

New innovative partnership to increase access to sports for children and young people in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: House of Lords comes to The Link Academy in national education initiative

House of Lords comes to The Link Academy in national education initiative

Motors

Supporting image for story: These are some of the best motoring spots to visit this summer

These are some of the best motoring spots to visit this summer

Supporting image for story: Suzuki marks 50 years of 4x4 production and goes electric

Suzuki marks 50 years of 4x4 production and goes electric

Supporting image for story: Mercedes CLA gains new sleek-looking Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA gains new sleek-looking Shooting Brake

Supporting image for story: Grants for new electric cars to be reintroduced - here's how much you could get

Grants for new electric cars to be reintroduced - here's how much you could get

Supporting image for story: Skoda Enyaq now available in ‘Cargo’ commercial variant

Skoda Enyaq now available in ‘Cargo’ commercial variant

Supporting image for story: Hyundai Ioniq 9 goes on sale priced from £64,995

Hyundai Ioniq 9 goes on sale priced from £64,995