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Lauren Hill

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Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

January 29, 2025

'I don't want my home to sink!' Boater's nightmare as lock closure leaves him 'stranded' on Tipton canal

January 28, 2025

Forensic police teams are probing a fire at an industrial yard in West Bromwich

January 27, 2025

Cross City rail line from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield closed after fourth lorry collides with Erdington bridge in one month

Man, 49, arrested after cocaine, cash and phone found in a car in Cannock

Woman attacked by masked gang whilst walking her dog in Cannock left with concussion and 'damaged teeth'

Emergency incident in Wolverhampton city centre diverts buses

Watch: Fire crew tackles vehicle blaze in Walsall town centre as shoppers look on

Auschwitz survivor, 95, speaks out for 'better future' at Sandwell Holocaust Memorial Service

In pictures: Dozens of festive fundraisers dash through West Park to raise money for Beacon charity for the blind

Entertainment|Jan 27

Luxury Northern Belle train to roll out red carpet for passengers boarding at Walsall Station this spring

January 26, 2025

Man charged with bodily harm and racially aggravated offences after incident in Birmingham

Watch: Police chase down cyclist carrying a knife in Birmingham

Man, 78, in 'critical condition' after collision between mobility scooter and car in Walsall

In pictures: Aftermath of overnight vehicle fire at West Bromwich industrial site

West Bromwich|Jan 26

'This is what the game is about' - Kind-hearted Walsall fans give seat to Bradford supporter on way to match

Attempted murder charge and three arrests after triple-stabbing at Birmingham Wetherspoons

January 25, 2025

Dozens of adorable dogs in Shropshire and near the Black Country looking for their forever homes

'You have to work as a team' - Gornal couple celebrate diamond anniversary and share secret to 60 years

January 24, 2025

Stafford bridge closure that caused 'nightmare' for businesses will see one lane reopened from Friday night

Two men charged after knifepoint carjacking in Wombourne

Bags of illegal tobacco found, hidden compartments uncovered and dodgy Walsall traders sniffed out in £24k crackdown

Famous mural artist launches fundraiser to help transform Wolverhampton hospital's children's wards

January 23, 2025

Two-car crash in Wolverhampton causes traffic delays

The two men police want to speak to after a woman was slapped as clothes stolen from a shop in Oldbury

Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after gun fired in Wolverhampton

Leo Ross: Police given more time to question murder suspect after 12-year-old boy stabbed to death in Birmingham

Former vicarage-turned-family home in Wolverhampton with countryside walks on the doorstep goes on the market

Entertainment|Jan 23

January 22, 2025

Ambulances spotted outside Wolverhampton shopping centre as woman carried out on stretcher

Walsall's Jorja Smith to take to Wolverhampton stage as part of UK tour

Entertainment|Jan 22

Body of woman found at Stourbridge property

Failing temporary traffic lights in Smethwick and Wednesbury cause rush hour delays

Police called to suspected break-in in Wolverhampton find hundreds of cannabis plants and three suspects

Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah to be awarded for services to the city of Birmingham

Entertainment|Jan 22

January 21, 2025

Bodies of two dogs found in bag submerged in Wolverhampton canal - RSPCA appeal for information

"We wanted to raise the spirits" Halesowen college students serve up free food to public on Blue Monday

'Danger to life' - Yellow weather warning as newly named Storm Eowyn set to hit West Midlands later this week

January 18, 2025

'We manage to stimulate memories': Founder of memory cafe for people with dementia celebrates club's first birthday with members and volunteers

Entertainment|Jan 18

Properties for sale near top-ranked primary schools in Wolverhampton and the Black Country

Entertainment|Jan 18

January 17, 2025

Drivers facing M6 delays following second vehicle fire in two days

Knife Angel back on home turf in Shropshire after UK-wide tour

Sandwell has one of the lowest rates of drug-related deaths in the country, new study finds - find out why

January 16, 2025

Drivers delayed for over an hour due to lorry fire on M6 northbound

Jailed: Birmingham man who slashed victim's throat and left him struggling for life

Three charged after 'substantial' amount of cocaine seized in Walsall

Teenager arrested in Walsall after police recover samurai sword in foot chase

Child hit by car and left with 'potentially serious injuries' in Oldbury

Watch: Work is continuing at the site of a new waste facility in West Bromwich

'Tram and car drivers are impatient' - Wolverhampton businesses have their say on street safety after several crashes

Art and poetry fans invited to get creative at free public sessions in Walsall

January 15, 2025

Former Birmingham NHS surgeon jailed for child cruelty offences during operations on children and babies