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Lauren Hill

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Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

April 24, 2025

Revealed: Latest knife crime statistics for the West Midlands, Staffordshire and West Mercia areas

Freshly baked goods are served up at the coffee shop, Hopeful Grounds, in the marketplace.

Prison pizza and ice cream - new pictures reveal how Staffordshire's HMP Oakwood has its own Iceland supermarket, coffee shop and sweet shop

April 20, 2025

Tony's Chocolonely has recalled two eggs and two chocolate bars

Tony's Chocolonely recalls Easter eggs and chocolate bars due to 'potential health risk'

The hotel looked magical as the evening drew in.

I stayed the night at the oldest hotel in Wales after its £3million refurbishment - here's my verdict

Entertainment|Apr 20

April 13, 2025

Fire in Telford countryside spreads to two caravans

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Fire crews rush to house blaze in Shrewsbury

April 5, 2025

An aerial view of the park in 1962

15 incredible pictuers of Drayton Manor through the ages as the West Midlands theme park celebrates its 75th anniversary

April 4, 2025

CrossCountry services will be cancelled between Wolverhampton and Manchester Piccadilly on April 6.

Cross Country trains from Wolverhampton face cancellations this weekend due to works - what to expect

March 19, 2025

Pizza Express will sell pizzas for 33p next week - here are the rules and how you can get involved in Shropshire

March 18, 2025

SFRS

Fire crews respond to unattended bonfire in Wyre Forest

March 6, 2025

SFRS

Motorway reopens following rush hour car fire on M54

March 5, 2025

Wigwam Holidays Saxon Meadow won the Best Glamping Site (West Midlands) award

Best-rated campsites in the West Midlands as first signs of Spring show

Entertainment|Mar 5

January 25, 2025

Jake

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

January 21, 2025

Storm Eowyn is set to bring heavy winds to much of the UK

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

January 17, 2025

The Knife Angel has arrived home to Oswestry.

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

January 10, 2025

Photos taken off-site show the sheer extent of the flooding. Despite the best efforts of the site owners a large part of the site keeps flooding.

'We're at our wits' end' - Static home site residents plagued by two-foot floods

December 25, 2024

Lauren makes two simple cocktails

Watch: We make two simple and delicious cocktails to impress friends and family over the festive season

Entertainment|Dec 25, 2024

December 23, 2024

Will we have a white Christmas in Shropshire this year? See what the weather forecast has in store

Environment|Dec 23, 2024

The Tree Tops treehouse

'Tranquillity and adventure': I stayed at Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges and didn't want to leave

Travel|Dec 23, 2024

December 21, 2024

Meet the cute cats near Wolverhampton looking for a home at Christmas as rescue centre struggles after spate of bad luck

News|Dec 21, 2024

December 19, 2024

'It's extremely disappointing' - Thousands of hoax calls made to West Midlands Ambulance Service, figures reveal

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 18, 2024

Cuckoo Oak Roundabout

Firefighters called to crash involving car and motorcycle in Telford

News|Dec 18, 2024

George Joseph Powell

Family's tribute to 'gentle, sweet and caring' son, 21, who died in motorbike collision near Welshpool

News|Dec 18, 2024

Kristjan Smith

Band of friends raise thousands for charity and commemorative bench in memory of friend who took his own life

News|Dec 18, 2024

December 8, 2024

Trees have damaged the overhead wires.

Rail disruptions in West Midlands as trees fall on tracks and damage overhead wires

News|Dec 8, 2024

Darren Jones. Photo: West Mercia Police

22 of the worst crimes seen in Shropshire and Telford over the month of November

News|Dec 8, 2024

November 20, 2024

A member of Staffordshire Police with one of the puppies surrendered

More than 50 animals seized from rescue centre following concerns for welfare

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 19, 2024

Yellow weather warning for ice

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice across the West Midlands

News|Nov 19, 2024

November 18, 2024

Andy Davis in hospital in Thailand

Family of Staffordshire man who has been left horrifically injured after Thailand road accident launch fundraiser

News|Nov 18, 2024

November 7, 2024

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

News|Nov 7, 2024

A Ryanair plane taking off from Stansted Airport

Birmingham Airport drama as Ryanair flight aborts take-off on runway

News|Nov 7, 2024

November 5, 2024

The Dornier Do 17 being recovered in 2017.

Part of rare WWII aircraft found in the sea after 70 years to go on display at RAF Museum soon

Attractions|Nov 5, 2024

October 27, 2024

'I boo!' Proposal in a pumpkin patch sets up very happy Halloween for Penkridge couple

Attractions|Oct 27, 2024

October 2, 2024

I was an extra on the thrilling new ITV drama Joan - here's what it was like

Showbiz|Oct 2, 2024

September 25, 2024

Tributes flood in for legendary Wolves supporter and fundraiser Steve Plant

Black Country|Sep 25, 2024

September 24, 2024

New book for property investors and landlords published by lettings agent

Business|Sep 24, 2024

August 14, 2024

A-level results day: What to do if you don't get the grades you expected

Education|Aug 14, 2024

A-level results 2024: Is university right for you?

Education|Aug 14, 2024

July 28, 2024

Watch: Hundreds turn out for special Kidderminster Railway Station's 40th anniversary

Attractions|Jul 28, 2024

July 24, 2024

Body found in search for missing boy, 16, at Netherton reservoir

Black Country|Jul 24, 2024

Local grime artist jailed for more than six years over drug offences

Crime|Jul 24, 2024

July 17, 2024

Shropshire weather: Find out how hot county is expected to get this week when heatwave arrives

Environment|Jul 17, 2024

July 5, 2024

Major disruption to train services expected in West Midlands over the weekend due to lack of crew

Transport|Jul 5, 2024

June 25, 2024

In pictures: Summer is finally here as Black Country and Shropshire residents enjoy the sun

Environment|Jun 25, 2024

June 19, 2024

Birmingham Airport: More new measures as staff throw away 1.5 tonnes of excess liquid and gels a day

Transport|Jun 19, 2024

June 14, 2024

West Midlands weather: Will we ever see the back of this cruel summer?

Environment|Jun 14, 2024

June 8, 2024

What is causing 'carnage' in long queues at Birmingham Airport security?

Black Country|Jun 8, 2024

May 31, 2024

Learn the unusual and adorable themed names for eleven newly-hatched penguin chicks at Chester Zoo

Attractions|May 31, 2024

May 20, 2024

'I love to see the smile on people's faces': Olympians host seventh Round the Wrekin bike ride

Telford|May 20, 2024

May 16, 2024

Cheapest fuel sites in Shropshire as drivers suffer from 'unfairly high' margins

Transport|May 16, 2024