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James Vukmirovic

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

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: First ever lager brewed by Cleobury Mortimer brewers a testament to wind power and sustainability

First ever lager brewed by Cleobury Mortimer brewers a testament to wind power and sustainability

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a charming canalside Staffordshire village pub with ambitions to become a recognised place for real ale

We visited a charming canalside Staffordshire village pub with ambitions to become a recognised place for real ale

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Staffordshire village pub which has been given a new lease of life and has become a prime place for drinkers and foodies alike

We visited a Staffordshire village pub which has been given a new lease of life and has become a prime place for drinkers and foodies alike

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather report: Showers mixed with dry spells on the way this weekend

West Midlands weather report: Showers mixed with dry spells on the way this weekend

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire fire crews battle tree blazes in Telford and near Bridgnorth

Shropshire fire crews battle tree blazes in Telford and near Bridgnorth

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited an Albrighton pub which 'feels just like home' for its new licensees - with a warm welcome, a cold pint and good food

We visited an Albrighton pub which 'feels just like home' for its new licensees - with a warm welcome, a cold pint and good food

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway pays homage on weekend of 1960s fun to pioneers who created popular heritage line

Severn Valley Railway pays homage on weekend of 1960s fun to pioneers who created popular heritage line

July 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm the landlord of a traditional pub in Shropshire border village where I had my first pint aged 18 - and there's a historic link that remains a mystery'

'I'm the landlord of a traditional pub in Shropshire border village where I had my first pint aged 18 - and there's a historic link that remains a mystery'

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crime boss mum snared at Birmingham Airport after using her children to bring £14.4m worth of cocaine to the UK from Mexico

Crime boss mum snared at Birmingham Airport after using her children to bring £14.4m worth of cocaine to the UK from Mexico

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fire crews rush to tackle blazes across Madeley, Broseley and Much Wenlock

Fire crews rush to tackle blazes across Madeley, Broseley and Much Wenlock

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional, no-frills, award-winning and proper drinkers pub in Bridgnorth run by a former mining engineer who made a career change

We visited a traditional, no-frills, award-winning and proper drinkers pub in Bridgnorth run by a former mining engineer who made a career change

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Is it okay to leave them home alone?' - NSPCC encourage West Midlands parents to get in touch about child welfare after nearly 500 calls made to helpline

'Is it okay to leave them home alone?' - NSPCC encourage West Midlands parents to get in touch about child welfare after nearly 500 calls made to helpline

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boost for train travellers as Midlands Rail Hub scheme promising 20 million more seats wins Government funding

Boost for train travellers as Midlands Rail Hub scheme promising 20 million more seats wins Government funding

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Market Drayton pub which is a rich mixture of local pub and food hub and has got some exciting plans for more opportunies

We visited a Market Drayton pub which is a rich mixture of local pub and food hub and has got some exciting plans for more opportunies

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ten rare penguin chicks named after celestial wonders after hatching at Chester Zoo - with one being raised by a same-sex couple

Ten rare penguin chicks named after celestial wonders after hatching at Chester Zoo - with one being raised by a same-sex couple

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Shropshire countryside with a close-knit community and a show-stopping food menu

We visited a pub in the Shropshire countryside with a close-knit community and a show-stopping food menu

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I run a hidden gem West Midlands vineyard with my husband - we didn't know much about wine making at first, now we produce more then 30,000 bottles a year'

'I run a hidden gem West Midlands vineyard with my husband - we didn't know much about wine making at first, now we produce more then 30,000 bottles a year'

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rail passengers across West Midlands hit by delays after train derailed near Milton Keynes

Rail passengers across West Midlands hit by delays after train derailed near Milton Keynes

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pubs across Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands named amongst best in country at prestigious awards ceremony

Pubs across Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands named amongst best in country at prestigious awards ceremony

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons pubs to sell 15 ciders for £2.99 during a summer festival in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire - here's when and where you can try the drinks

Wetherspoons pubs to sell 15 ciders for £2.99 during a summer festival in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire - here's when and where you can try the drinks

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ten rich, ripe and fruity vineyards in and around the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire where you'll find awesome English wine

Ten rich, ripe and fruity vineyards in and around the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire where you'll find awesome English wine

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Market Drayton pub with nearly 60 years of family history and a warm welcome to anyone who visits

We visited a Market Drayton pub with nearly 60 years of family history and a warm welcome to anyone who visits

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pub visitors across West Midlands given chance to win big in new Trivial Pursuit promotion

Pub visitors across West Midlands given chance to win big in new Trivial Pursuit promotion

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a Telford buffet promising the world on a plate and found good flavours and great service

I visited a Telford buffet promising the world on a plate and found good flavours and great service

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bewdley Bypass crash: Two people taken to hospital after serious late night collision - police appeal

Bewdley Bypass crash: Two people taken to hospital after serious late night collision - police appeal

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected across Shropshire as unpredictable June weather continues

Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected across Shropshire as unpredictable June weather continues

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rail services suspended between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to signal failure

Rail services suspended between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to signal failure

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 2025 Complete University Guide: See how Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and Harper Adams ranked in latest league tables

2025 Complete University Guide: See how Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and Harper Adams ranked in latest league tables

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit a much-loved pub at the beating heart of an idyllic Shropshire village - where everyone feels 'part of the group'

We visit a much-loved pub at the beating heart of an idyllic Shropshire village - where everyone feels 'part of the group'

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven amazing things to do in the West Midlands and Shropshire this weekend (June 6-8)

Seven amazing things to do in the West Midlands and Shropshire this weekend (June 6-8)

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across Shropshire predicted to take wild turn

Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across Shropshire predicted to take wild turn

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across West Midlands predicted to take wild turn

Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across West Midlands predicted to take wild turn

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: New photos released as police seek men involved in violent disorder at Birmingham City vs Shrewsbury match

New photos released as police seek men involved in violent disorder at Birmingham City vs Shrewsbury match

May 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional pub near Bridgnorth which has stuck to a rare historic rule for 179 years with customers visiting from all over the UK

We visited a traditional pub near Bridgnorth which has stuck to a rare historic rule for 179 years with customers visiting from all over the UK

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit a pub in the Shropshire countryside which combines history with a warm welcome and great beer

We visit a pub in the Shropshire countryside which combines history with a warm welcome and great beer

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Stay safe' warning as Shropshire firefighters called to extinguish bonfire in Oswestry

'Stay safe' warning as Shropshire firefighters called to extinguish bonfire in Oswestry

May 14, 2025

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

'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

Supporting image for story: Heavy rain, thunder and lightning - how weather in the West Midlands is taking a turn

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

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border which prides itself on high quality food and a community feeling

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

May 9, 2025

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

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

Supporting image for story: Rail provider apologises for issues caused on West Midlands line by 'operational incident'

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

Supporting image for story: Train services disrupted between Telford and Wolverhampton due to 'operational incident'

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

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway makes steady progress towards landslip repairs at Mor Brook Bridge

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

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Services returning to normal on rail line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton after signalling issues

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

May 4, 2025

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

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

April 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: '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

'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

Supporting image for story: May Bank Holiday opening hours confirmed for Aldi stores across Midlands

May Bank Holiday opening hours confirmed for Aldi stores across Midlands

April 27, 2025

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

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

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