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Senior Reporter for the Express & Star.

June 7, 2025

Every breath I take I'll be missing you and your bonkers, fruity flavours: yes, my last disposable vape has run out

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May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Significant danger to life' warning to people stockpiling disposable vapes as shops slash prices ahead of midnight ban

'Significant danger to life' warning to people stockpiling disposable vapes as shops slash prices ahead of midnight ban

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: NHS 'does not tolerate misuse of public funds' after former manager from south Shropshire swindled taxpayers of £123,000

NHS 'does not tolerate misuse of public funds' after former manager from south Shropshire swindled taxpayers of £123,000

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May 23, 2025

Cleobury Mortimer businessman pleads guilty to defrauding NHS of £123,000

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May 20, 2025

Campaigners launch Save Samuel Johnson Maternity Unit group to stop permanent closure of Lichfield facility

May 1, 2025

Telford man denies falsely imprisoning and beating woman to stop her pressing charges

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April 23, 2025

Ground-breaking Codsall grief counselling collaboration puts town on the UK mental health map

April 22, 2025

Next week's all out election in Staffordshire is the first county poll where voters will need to bring ID

April 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inmates claim £300,000 of taxpayer cash from local prisons in five years - including for injuries from falling out of bunk beds

Inmates claim £300,000 of taxpayer cash from local prisons in five years - including for injuries from falling out of bunk beds

April 4, 2025

Jury finds boy defendant guilty of murdering West Midlands schoolboy

March 14, 2025

Wolverhampton business to stand trial over industrial accident which left employee with life changing injuries

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March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Veteran Shropshire Conservative councillor suffocated to death after placing plastic bag over his head in sex game, an inquest hears

Veteran Shropshire Conservative councillor suffocated to death after placing plastic bag over his head in sex game, an inquest hears

March 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Violent prisoner gets extended stay behind bars for attacking female officer who tried to remove dirty plates from his cell

Violent prisoner gets extended stay behind bars for attacking female officer who tried to remove dirty plates from his cell

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March 4, 2025

Former boss of manipulative rapist Alexander Westwood 'sacked actor within weeks' due to behaviour

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March 3, 2025

Meet the youngest Crufts 2025 entrant - aged six - and his beloved dog from Staffordshire

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March 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are all empowered today and he is in jail' - Brave victims of rapist actor Alexander Westwood celebrate sordid tormentor's comeuppance

'We are all empowered today and he is in jail' - Brave victims of rapist actor Alexander Westwood celebrate sordid tormentor's comeuppance

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February 28, 2025

West Midlands Police admit losing interview of another potential victim of rapist actor Alexander Westwood

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February 26, 2025

Albrighton pub The Summerhouse celebrates winning prestigious customer service award

New 'victims' of convicted rapist actor Alexander Westwood demand justice after 'sexual predator' jailed

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February 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Applause in court as rapist actor Alexander Westwood jailed for 15-and-a-half years for 'decade of sordid sexual criminality'

Applause in court as rapist actor Alexander Westwood jailed for 15-and-a-half years for 'decade of sordid sexual criminality'

Brave victims of rapist actor Alexander Westwood tell court how he 'ruined their lives'

Victims, survivors and supporters will watch justice finally catch up with rapist actor Alexander Westwood today

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Telford woman denies lying to thwart investigation into Wolverhampton attempted murder case

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February 24, 2025

'Vile and manipulative' rapist actor Alexander Westwood will be sentenced for 26 sex crimes tomorrow

February 20, 2025

Rapist actor Alexander Westwood locked up for breaking bail conditions ahead of sentencing for 26 sex crimes

December 13, 2024

'We went through hell - but we made sure Alexander Westwood won't rape again'

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December 12, 2024

'Kick in the teeth' for Alexander Westwood's victims as rapist will spend Christmas a free man

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December 11, 2024

Stomach churning snaps from pervert Albrighton actor's Instagram strike different tone following conviction

Smirking mug shot of serial sex offender actor Alex Westwood released by police

Rapist Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood lied to the bitter end - now his victims will see him sent down

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December 10, 2024

Albrighton actor found guilty of all 26 sex crimes including rape

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Veteran Shropshire Conservative councillor died in a drug dealer's home

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December 4, 2024

Jury retires to deliberate 26 charges of sexual abuse levelled at Albrighton actor

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November 29, 2024

Parents of Albrighton actor accused of sex crimes give evidence for the defence

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November 26, 2024

Albrighton actor on trial takes the stand to deny sexually abusing child

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November 24, 2024

Two women arrested after woman 'wounded' in popular Birmingham bar

November 23, 2024

'I saw my dead mum in Wolverhampton Civic Hall!' - Legendary comedian Stewart Lee on a ghostly experience

November 21, 2024

Actor accused of sexually abusing pupils demanded £18,000 for missed lessons

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November 15, 2024

Alleged rape victim of Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood reduced to tears on stand

Shropshire woman who stole £860k from her Wolverhampton employer won't spend Christmas in prison

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November 14, 2024

Albrighton actor accused of rape and sexual abuse 'apologised to victim' in emotional letter, court hears

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November 13, 2024

Albrighton actor stands trial accused of 26 sexual crimes against children and actresses

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October 30, 2024

Homeowners warned about danger of post Halloween rodent infestation due to leaving pumpkins outside

September 6, 2024

'An impossible game of cultural whack-a-mole', 24 hours in London's West End was a work of art in itself

September 3, 2024

'Vindictive' thief who stole vulnerable victims' cars by speeding off during test drives jailed

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August 31, 2024

'I've seen Oasis five times when it mattered - here's why I'm not going to the reunion shows'

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August 5, 2024

'Let prisoners have free phones to cut down shocking inmate suicide rate' declares HMP Prisons Ombudsman

July 31, 2024

Former Shrewsbury Town and Telford footballer James Hurst jailed for stalking his ex-partner

June 5, 2024

'I feel paranoid and have anxiety after mob came into my home' says victim of killer car thief

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June 4, 2024

Dangerous driver who killed passenger stole £500,000 worth of cars while awaiting trial

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