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Dayna Farrington

Senior reporter based at Wolverhampton

Deputy chief reporter at the Express & Star.

October 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Family pay tribute to 12-year-old boy killed in SnowDome tragedy

Family pay tribute to 12-year-old boy killed in SnowDome tragedy

September 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Significant' delay warning as M6 Junction closes again this weekend

'Significant' delay warning as M6 Junction closes again this weekend

September 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to 28-year-old killed in coach crash

Tributes paid to 28-year-old killed in coach crash

September 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Campaigners say greenbelt quarry bid would be ‘blot on landscape’

Campaigners say greenbelt quarry bid would be ‘blot on landscape’

August 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Telford death by dangerous driving suspect released under investigation after woman killed

Telford death by dangerous driving suspect released under investigation after woman killed

August 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dickinson's Real Deal antiques show comes to RAF Cosford

Dickinson's Real Deal antiques show comes to RAF Cosford

August 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Layby murder suspects still being questioned four days after arrests

Layby murder suspects still being questioned four days after arrests

August 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Police officer and three-year-old found dead in Kidderminster

Police officer and three-year-old found dead in Kidderminster

August 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Perton murder suspect questioned after woman set on fire in layby

Perton murder suspect questioned after woman set on fire in layby

Supporting image for story: Universities in region pledge to return to face-to-face teaching

Universities in region pledge to return to face-to-face teaching

August 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Perton murder: Young woman who was set on fire yet to be identified

Perton murder: Young woman who was set on fire yet to be identified

July 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man, 31, denies racially abusing Rio Ferdinand at Molineux

Man, 31, denies racially abusing Rio Ferdinand at Molineux

July 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man killed in stolen car that crashed in Pelsall is named

Man killed in stolen car that crashed in Pelsall is named

July 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Second rhino calf born at West Midland Safari Park in matter of weeks

Second rhino calf born at West Midland Safari Park in matter of weeks

June 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Noah joins elite junior hockey squad in hunt for spoils at international fest

Noah joins elite junior hockey squad in hunt for spoils at international fest

May 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Midlands sets record as more than 10 million Covid vaccinations carried out

Midlands sets record as more than 10 million Covid vaccinations carried out

May 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Masked robbers armed with hammer and knife in shop raid

Jailed: Masked robbers armed with hammer and knife in shop raid

May 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wolves fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Rio Ferdinand

Wolves fan arrested over alleged racist gesture at Rio Ferdinand

May 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: NHS regional medical director urges people to book Covid-19 jab without delay

NHS regional medical director urges people to book Covid-19 jab without delay

May 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service staff to be given iPads to improve patient care

West Midlands Ambulance Service staff to be given iPads to improve patient care

May 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: School of Rock to raise the roof at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

School of Rock to raise the roof at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

April 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Change of plea: Man admits stabbing Telford paramedic and colleague called to his home

Change of plea: Man admits stabbing Telford paramedic and colleague called to his home

Supporting image for story: West Midland Safari Park's new animal-viewing lodges open to guests

West Midland Safari Park's new animal-viewing lodges open to guests

April 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Pharmacy teams play key role in Covid vaccine roll-out

Pharmacy teams play key role in Covid vaccine roll-out

April 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Builder's work was so poor extension had to be torn down and rebuilt

Builder's work was so poor extension had to be torn down and rebuilt

April 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: How chance meeting at Shropshire beauty spot led to brutal murder of Staffordshire grandfather

How chance meeting at Shropshire beauty spot led to brutal murder of Staffordshire grandfather

April 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: UB40 announce huge outdoor show at Sandwell Valley Country Park

UB40 announce huge outdoor show at Sandwell Valley Country Park

March 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Three world leading venue operators were in bidding to run Civic Halls

Three world leading venue operators were in bidding to run Civic Halls

March 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Anglers urged to have a say on new byelaws

Anglers urged to have a say on new byelaws

February 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: University chief urges Government to treat students 'fairly' over exams

University chief urges Government to treat students 'fairly' over exams

January 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Doris Hobday, one of the Black Country's famous twins, dies aged 96 with coronavirus

Doris Hobday, one of the Black Country's famous twins, dies aged 96 with coronavirus

November 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: West Midland Safari Park to reopen drive-through safari in December

West Midland Safari Park to reopen drive-through safari in December

November 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Pantomime returns to Birmingham in January with socially-distanced performances

Pantomime returns to Birmingham in January with socially-distanced performances

November 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: House blaze which killed four young children was started by 'un-extinguished' cigarettes, coroner rules

House blaze which killed four young children was started by 'un-extinguished' cigarettes, coroner rules

Supporting image for story: University boss: 'Keeping students safe is our absolute priority'

University boss: 'Keeping students safe is our absolute priority'

November 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Man killed in A5 crash with cement mixer named as Paul Atkins, 59

Man killed in A5 crash with cement mixer named as Paul Atkins, 59

November 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Flat of horrors' pair found guilty of murdering Julia Rawson

'Flat of horrors' pair found guilty of murdering Julia Rawson

November 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Human remains found yards from site previously scoured in search for missing schoolboys

Human remains found yards from site previously scoured in search for missing schoolboys

October 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Car linked to Wallis Simpson up for sale in Staffordshire

Car linked to Wallis Simpson up for sale in Staffordshire

October 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Councils in region to receive millions more to fund fight against Covid-19

Councils in region to receive millions more to fund fight against Covid-19

October 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Scarefest returns to Alton Towers with new Covid-19 safety measures

Scarefest returns to Alton Towers with new Covid-19 safety measures

September 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Man airlifted to hospital after two-car crash in Albrighton

Man airlifted to hospital after two-car crash in Albrighton

September 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Urgent referrals for men’s cancers plummet by 52 per cent

Urgent referrals for men’s cancers plummet by 52 per cent

September 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Online police officers in the West Midlands snare more than 100 paedophile suspects in a year

Online police officers in the West Midlands snare more than 100 paedophile suspects in a year

Supporting image for story: West Midland Safari Park announces historic birth of baby Indian rhino

West Midland Safari Park announces historic birth of baby Indian rhino

Supporting image for story: Alton Towers set to host first Oktoberfest event

Alton Towers set to host first Oktoberfest event

September 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Sadness as West Midland Safari Park white tiger Tubs dies

Sadness as West Midland Safari Park white tiger Tubs dies

August 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Car overturns between Stourbridge and Bridgnorth

Car overturns between Stourbridge and Bridgnorth

July 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Drayton Manor offering discount tickets for summer

Drayton Manor offering discount tickets for summer

July 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: Nearly £15,000 raised for funeral of Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson

Nearly £15,000 raised for funeral of Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson