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Lisa O'Brien

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Chief reporter at the Express & Star

September 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Thousands of bricks from The Crooked House are securely locked away in symbolic padlocking ceremony

Thousands of bricks from The Crooked House are securely locked away in symbolic padlocking ceremony

August 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Oktoberfest to return to Alton Towers with exclusive beer on offer this year

Oktoberfest to return to Alton Towers with exclusive beer on offer this year

August 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Love of football celebrated with new Wolverhampton Art Gallery exhibition

Love of football celebrated with new Wolverhampton Art Gallery exhibition

August 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drivers warned of delays after crash on M6 in Staffordshire

Drivers warned of delays after crash on M6 in Staffordshire

August 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Owner of digger filmed knocking down Crooked House denies wrongdoing after hire firm targeted

Owner of digger filmed knocking down Crooked House denies wrongdoing after hire firm targeted

July 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Motorbike recovered in Walsall 'hit-and-run' probe after girl, 7, killed as teen is bailed

Motorbike recovered in Walsall 'hit-and-run' probe after girl, 7, killed as teen is bailed

July 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Penguins at West Midland Safari Park welcome new friends which will be part of six-mile art trail

Penguins at West Midland Safari Park welcome new friends which will be part of six-mile art trail

July 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man who killed 'friend' and kept body in freezer before setting fire to remains in lay-by gets life sentence

Man who killed 'friend' and kept body in freezer before setting fire to remains in lay-by gets life sentence

July 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Classic Ibiza bringing Balearic beats back to Weston Park next week

Classic Ibiza bringing Balearic beats back to Weston Park next week

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport facing 'severe' disruption as workers set to take industrial action

Birmingham Airport facing 'severe' disruption as workers set to take industrial action

June 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Lay-by body murder case: Jury retires to consider verdict on woman's killer

Lay-by body murder case: Jury retires to consider verdict on woman's killer

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Lay-by body murder case: Accused tells jury he killed friend because she wanted to die

Lay-by body murder case: Accused tells jury he killed friend because she wanted to die

June 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rare prayer book owned by priest who helped save life of King Charles II on public display at Midlands hall

Rare prayer book owned by priest who helped save life of King Charles II on public display at Midlands hall

June 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Runner thanks hospital for care of niece as baby taking on marathon and raising £1,000

Runner thanks hospital for care of niece as baby taking on marathon and raising £1,000

May 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'The highlight of my career': Cosford officer with 'VIP seat' lifts lid on policing King's coronation

'The highlight of my career': Cosford officer with 'VIP seat' lifts lid on policing King's coronation

May 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two-day Spring Fling will bring feast of bank holiday fun to Weston Park

Two-day Spring Fling will bring feast of bank holiday fun to Weston Park

April 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Vicky Wright, daughter of Wolves legend Billy, 'battling pancreatic cancer'

Vicky Wright, daughter of Wolves legend Billy, 'battling pancreatic cancer'

April 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Midlands ambulance workers to walk out on strike next week after pay offer is rejected

West Midlands ambulance workers to walk out on strike next week after pay offer is rejected

Supporting image for story: Roadworks to be lifted over King's Coronation weekend to help motorists enjoy smoother journeys

Roadworks to be lifted over King's Coronation weekend to help motorists enjoy smoother journeys

April 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drivers face more disruption as major revamp of busy motorway junction continues

Drivers face more disruption as major revamp of busy motorway junction continues

Supporting image for story: Ex-Pussycat Doll star speaks out about life on the stage as The Bodyguard heads to Wolverhampton

Ex-Pussycat Doll star speaks out about life on the stage as The Bodyguard heads to Wolverhampton

April 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Animals and keepers celebrate as West Midland Safari Park turns 50

Animals and keepers celebrate as West Midland Safari Park turns 50

April 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cost of living crisis 'holding West Midlands adults back from engaging in further education'

Cost of living crisis 'holding West Midlands adults back from engaging in further education'

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Rocket Man lights up stage in Birmingham on Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour

Review: Rocket Man lights up stage in Birmingham on Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour

March 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fans can relive 'great times' at intimate evening with iconic Stourbridge rock stars

Fans can relive 'great times' at intimate evening with iconic Stourbridge rock stars

March 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Doctor found guilty of threatening to 'blow up' MP's office is given suspended prison sentence

Doctor found guilty of threatening to 'blow up' MP's office is given suspended prison sentence

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Motorists warned of delays on M6 following crash between car and lorry

Motorists warned of delays on M6 following crash between car and lorry

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Masked men held knife to barber's throat and threatened to kill him during robbery

Masked men held knife to barber's throat and threatened to kill him during robbery

February 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sheep stolen from field with remaining flock left 'skittish'

Sheep stolen from field with remaining flock left 'skittish'

February 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Illegal alcohol factory that could produce up to 150 bottles of fake vodka every hour is dismantled

Illegal alcohol factory that could produce up to 150 bottles of fake vodka every hour is dismantled

January 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: McFly and Sugababes among acts announced to perform at new-look Halls in Wolverhampton

McFly and Sugababes among acts announced to perform at new-look Halls in Wolverhampton

January 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Violent prisoner's terrifying attack on nurse left colleagues unable to recognise her

Violent prisoner's terrifying attack on nurse left colleagues unable to recognise her

January 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Early action 'protected more than 4,000 homes and businesses' in region from flood devastation in January

Early action 'protected more than 4,000 homes and businesses' in region from flood devastation in January

January 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Protest to businessman's plans to sell alcohol from the living room of his Wolverhampton flat

Protest to businessman's plans to sell alcohol from the living room of his Wolverhampton flat

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: All smiles as youngsters and schools celebrate milestone of charitable book scheme

All smiles as youngsters and schools celebrate milestone of charitable book scheme

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gross negligence manslaughter among charges after one-year-old baby boy dies at Dudley nursery

Gross negligence manslaughter among charges after one-year-old baby boy dies at Dudley nursery

Supporting image for story: Off-duty doctor saves passenger's life on flight after almost dying twice

Off-duty doctor saves passenger's life on flight after almost dying twice

January 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Six arrests made as death of one-year-old boy at nursery treated as 'suspicious'

Six arrests made as death of one-year-old boy at nursery treated as 'suspicious'

Supporting image for story: Six arrests made as death of one-year-old boy at Dudley nursery treated as 'suspicious'

Six arrests made as death of one-year-old boy at Dudley nursery treated as 'suspicious'

January 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to retired teacher killed in hit-and-run as family make heartfelt plea to public

Tributes paid to retired teacher killed in hit-and-run as family make heartfelt plea to public

Supporting image for story: Patient turns up at A&E with ear wax despite trust declaring 'critical incident'

Patient turns up at A&E with ear wax despite trust declaring 'critical incident'

January 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: More than 100 motorists face fines and points for ignoring lane closures on M6

More than 100 motorists face fines and points for ignoring lane closures on M6

Supporting image for story: Tributes pour in for 'kind-hearted and selfless' Birmingham pilot killed in Australia helicopter crash

Tributes pour in for 'kind-hearted and selfless' Birmingham pilot killed in Australia helicopter crash

Supporting image for story: Permanent Bewdley flood defences 'can't come soon enough'

Permanent Bewdley flood defences 'can't come soon enough'

January 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Robert Plant named in Rolling Stone's '200 Greatest Singers of All Time'

Ozzy Osbourne and Robert Plant named in Rolling Stone's '200 Greatest Singers of All Time'

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Two arrests after footballer killed in Boxing Day nightclub stabbing

Two arrests after footballer killed in Boxing Day nightclub stabbing

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to 'gifted and talented' footballer killed in Boxing Day nightclub stabbing

Tributes paid to 'gifted and talented' footballer killed in Boxing Day nightclub stabbing

December 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Supermarket donates Christmas dinners to lifesaving air ambulance crews

Supermarket donates Christmas dinners to lifesaving air ambulance crews

December 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Thousands sign petition calling for Solihull lake tragedy boy to be given George Cross award

Thousands sign petition calling for Solihull lake tragedy boy to be given George Cross award

December 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lion Lodges to be built at West Midland Safari Park after winning planning approval

Lion Lodges to be built at West Midland Safari Park after winning planning approval

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