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James Vukmirovic

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Senior Reporter at the Express & Star. Contact me at james.vukmirovic@mnamedia.co.uk.

May 15, 2025

Fire crews kept busy across Shropshire by spate of small fires

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May 14, 2025

Switzerland Eurovison Song Contest

'I hope they beat the Eurovision curse': Remember Monday Staffordshire voice coach speaks of her excitement for singing contest final in Switzerland

May 12, 2025

Heavy rain, thunder and lightning - how weather in the West Midlands is taking a turn

May 11, 2025

We visited a pub on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border which prides itself on high quality food and a community feeling

May 9, 2025

Sergeant Kully Singh and PC Stacey Hegenbarth have been acknowledged for their bravery. Photo: West Mercia Police Federation

Hero police officers who risked their lives to stop car being driven wrong way on M5 are recognised for bravery

Rail provider apologises for issues caused on West Midlands line by 'operational incident'

Train services disrupted between Telford and Wolverhampton due to 'operational incident'

Gus Dunster, Antony Bartlam and Stuart Anderson MP inspect the damage at Mor Brook bridge. Photo: Garry Essex

Severn Valley Railway makes steady progress towards landslip repairs at Mor Brook Bridge

May 8, 2025

West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption

Services returning to normal on rail line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton after signalling issues

May 4, 2025

We visited a boozer near Newport where the landlady uses quality food and drink to make a destination pub for all

April 30, 2025

Codsall Station is one of many pubs where licensing hours will be extended by two hours, although landlord Toby Lardner said it wouldn't make much difference to him.

'It won't make a lot of difference': West Midlands pubs say VE Day extended hours a nice idea, but won't have much effect on business

April 28, 2025

Aldi Storefront

May Bank Holiday opening hours confirmed for Aldi stores across Midlands

April 27, 2025

Watch: We asked couples across Bridgnorth when is the right time to turn the heating off - this is what they had to say

April 23, 2025

Fire crews rescue child stuck up tree at Telford playground

March 30, 2025

Eccleshall pub full of character and made great due to the quality of the food and warm welcome

March 29, 2025

The Upper Green in Tettenhall will be full of stalls and food options over both festivals

Fancy a culinary day out? We take a look at some of the best food and drink festivals across the West Midlands in months to come

March 28, 2025

Wolves fans share memories and tributes to legendary striker Bully as he gets ready to celebrate 60

March 27, 2025

Oswestry brewery which started as a hobby and has become a life for husband and wife team

March 25, 2025

Safari Park and heritage railway among Wyre Forest attractions acknowledged in Worcestershire Tourism Awards

March 23, 2025

Thom and Eloise Sutton have taken on the running of the pub

Shifnal pub which has risen from the ashes to provide new look, comfortable and friendly place to drink

March 20, 2025

Shropshire brewery which has survived and thrived to provide fresh, cold and refreshing beers brewed with craftmanship and care

March 19, 2025

The award winners came from across the West Midlands tourism sector

Visitor economy champions from across West Midlands recognised and celebrated at awards evening

March 18, 2025

Elephant Underground is a place full of colour and flavour

I delved under Shrewsbury to taste genuine Mexican street food and enjoy a warm welcome

March 17, 2025

Birmingham Airport passengers feeling pinch as new stats show how long average delays are between planned and actual take-off

Wolverhampton railway station

How delayed are rush hour rail services in the West Midlands? We take a look at how much each service is delayed during the busiest times of the day

March 16, 2025

Hard work of landlords helps to create warm, welcoming and inclusive Pattingham pub

March 13, 2025

Horses on the gallops before Day Three of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

15 amazing photos from Cheltenham Festival 2025, including Queen Camilla at the races

Family-owned Shropshire brewery which pays tribute to the heritage and history of making local beer

March 9, 2025

Pub with character and old-worldly charm in the heart of the Shropshire countryside

March 8, 2025

Wolves fans have spoken: Bring back the Old Gold for 150th anniversary celebration kit

March 6, 2025

Severn Trent is reminding everyone to ‘be a binner, not a blocker’ as the gravy and other ingredients can create fatbergs in the sewers and cause blockages, which can lead to flooding in customers’ homes.

Severn Trent urges customers across West Midlands to stop the block for British Pie Week

The comedian, broadcaster, actor, fundraiser and author did a full immersive reading from his latest book Tyrone's Cool Crown

World Book Day 2025: Sir Lenny Henry returns to West Midlands to start new chapter

March 5, 2025

SFRS

Fire crews work to tackle kitchen blaze at Shrewsbury home

This is one of the images released by British Transport Police following the assault on the train

CCTV images released following assault on train between Wolverhampton and Telford

March 4, 2025

The event is set to raise much needed funds for Midlands Air Ambulance

Excitement sky high for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s first Clay Shoot

March 3, 2025

'We pride ourselves on quality': Ironbridge family working to create high quality and popular pork pies

March 2, 2025

Inside the historic Shropshire countryside pub which has become a second home and a passion for landladies

March 1, 2025

Inside the Shrewsbury brewery which pays tribute to its region and provides quality, fruity and much-loved beer

February 26, 2025

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Councils across West Midlands speak of honour and hard work by staff after being shortlisted for prestigious local government awards

February 23, 2025

Come and see a Shropshire countryside pub with a tradition going back centuries and counts Dick Turpin as a visitor

February 19, 2025

Schools across the region will be able to offer youngsters a better start to the day through breakfast clubs

Breakfast club grants available for schools in West Midlands to help tackle hunger in the classroom

The Bear Inn provides quality food and a place to stay afterwards

Shropshire Day 2025: Ten of Shropshire's best places to eat, from fine dining to fish and chips

Great Bridge Retail Park was found to have the highest number of crimes in the West Midlands Police area. Photo: Google Street Map

Revealed: The most dangerous streets in the West Midlands according to crime levels

February 17, 2025

A man has been charged with shop thefts

Shrewsbury man charged with possessing knife in town centre

The range of food and flavours was something to behold

Experience quality food, great company and friendly hosts as little slice of the Orient comes to Whitchurch

February 16, 2025

The Salwey Arms is set in a handy location between three towns and on the busy A49

South Shropshire pub provides a place to stop, enjoy a drink and a good meal and take in beautiful surroundings

February 15, 2025

Dining out in Shropshire

10 Shropshire restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to locals

Fiume restaurant in Compton, Wolverhampton

Seven brilliant Black Country restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to locals

February 14, 2025

The road is closed in the area between Gravenhunger Lane and Aston Lane. Photo: Google Street Map

Man suffers 'potentially serious injuries' in crash involving car and tractor

February 13, 2025

Bishop's Castle brewery brings centuries of brewing tradition to boil to produce beers loved across West Midlands