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Senior Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

April 21, 2025

Members of the TGWU Benevolent fund charity made their final presentation to mark the end of the fund. It came at New Cross Hospital, where they have donated over £500,000 from the fund for separate projects since the Good Year factory shut its doors.
Pictured is Cyril Barret with fellow former Goodyear workers.

'It's about kindness, decency and care, which is what hospital staff show every day' - Former Goodyear workers make final donation

News|2 hours ago

April 18, 2025

Neo Graham

Five deny conspiracy to commit murder over shooting of Neo Graham in Wolverhampton

April 17, 2025

A police car was seen in a field this morning at Greensforge Lane close to Ashwood Marina with a cordon set up.

Police investigating after 'skeletal remains' found near Kingswinford by member of public

From former pubs to factory units - Birmingham properties up for auction next month

April 9, 2025

Circus family fun is in store for Albrighton visitors

April 7, 2025

The aftermath of the dramatic fire on Gentleshaw Common

Fire at Gentleshaw Common 'was started deliberately', police say

April 4, 2025

'New train timetable will help customer experience' - CrossCountry makes pledge to West Midlands passengers

Drayton Manor brings fast rides, thrills and spills to the former stately homes site

Celebrations and new museum for Drayton Manor's landmark 75th birthday

April 3, 2025

Fewer services are running on West Midlands Trains this morning due to a lack of crew

Trains running again on Cross City line causing disruption between Longbridge and Redditch - 15 minute delays

April 2, 2025

A golf day at Lilleshall GC raised money for the JW Hunt Cup

Golfers tee off in Shropshire to raise charity cash for much loved Wolverhampton cause

March 27, 2025

Ryanair plane in the air, surrounded by blue sky

Ryanair announces new routes from Birmingham for its summer schedule

Man arrested and Aston venue gets closure order notice after shots fired

Wolverhampton Crown Court

Three men seen running after shooting victim in Wolverhampton, attempted murder trial told

March 7, 2025

Two-car crash at roundabout in Oakengates causes traffic delays

Oakengates|Mar 7

February 19, 2025

Black Country ex-pats fly the flag at Luke Combs UK's gig across the pond

February 14, 2025

Under threat: Ladies Walk Centre. Sedgley
Picture: Google

Association urge residents to come out to discuss future of Sedgley clinic

January 27, 2025

When will it open again? Landlord of historic pub issues plea to insurers and heritage body

Wolverhampton|Jan 27

December 27, 2024

Cold and foggy weather set to continue across Shropshire into the new year

Environment|Dec 27, 2024

December 23, 2024

Pair were 'cuckooed' as part of drugs operation carried out from Telford flat, court hears

Telford|Dec 23, 2024

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Bungling burglar brothers jailed for 'rubbish' raid on house near Newport - 'they are getting too old for this'

News|Dec 23, 2024

December 21, 2024

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Shrewsbury man to stand trial accused of dealing drugs while case against second man is dismissed

Shrewsbury|Dec 21, 2024

December 20, 2024

The funding boost will be used to target potholes across the region

Roads across West Midlands and Shropshire to get new £61m repairs funding boost

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 18, 2024

There are delays on train services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton this morning

Trains delayed between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton due to high winds

News|Dec 18, 2024

Les Winwood died at a crack cocaine dealer's house in 2022

Former Bridgnorth mayor found in Black Country flat with cocaine in his system - Inquest

News|Dec 18, 2024

December 17, 2024

Shylah who swallowed a piece of tinsel

'My dog almost died when it swallowed a metre of tinsel - but was saved by a Shropshire pet charity'

Telford|Dec 17, 2024

December 16, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing 2024

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden to return for live tour after withdrawing from show with injury

Showbiz|Dec 16, 2024

December 11, 2024

Jasper Carrott

Jasper Carrot and Shropshire's Alistair McGowan to share equal billing in Wolverhampton shows

Wolverhampton|Dec 11, 2024

November 25, 2024

Flooding easing across Black Country and Staffordshire but some warnings still in place

News|Nov 25, 2024

November 15, 2024

Revealed: Faces of Black Country gang who stole over £1m worth of goods and tractor trailers

News|Nov 15, 2024

November 13, 2024

People are being urged to get their free boosters

Black Country reminded of vaccine ahead of landmark day

News|Nov 13, 2024

November 9, 2024

Wolverhampton Crown Court

£2.6m burglary gang left graffiti including picture of male genital after raiding Walsall firm

Crime|Nov 9, 2024

November 4, 2024

Flooding in the Valenica region of Spain has claimed the lives of 95 people.

Staffordshire daughter's anguish after parents confirmed dead in Spanish floods

News|Nov 4, 2024

October 14, 2024

Nik Kershaw sounded as good as ever as he played two platinum selling albums from 1984 in full at The Wulfrun Hall in October

Nik Kershaw takes adoring crowd back to the 1980s in Wolverhampton gig

Music|Oct 14, 2024

October 7, 2024

Man denies owning two dogs which killed man in attack which stunned a Staffordshire village

Crime|Oct 7, 2024

October 4, 2024

'We were utterly shocked and disgusted' – Family of fatal crash victim who was mocked by former firefighter

Crime|Oct 4, 2024

Former firefighter from Rowley Regis jailed for sharing photos of dead man on WhatsApp

Crime|Oct 4, 2024

September 27, 2024

Popular Bilbrook micro-pub that had to close abruptly could rise again - but not in the same venue

Business|Sep 27, 2024

September 26, 2024

Popular micro-pub shuts its doors after trading for just 15 months

Business|Sep 26, 2024

September 25, 2024

Beverley Knight at The Halls: Wolverhampton singer returns to her home city and wows fans with a stunning performance

Music|Sep 25, 2024

September 10, 2024

Teenager denies seriously injuring passenger by dangerous driving

Crime|Sep 10, 2024

August 18, 2024

'People will drop out over this!' Students protest University of Wolverhampton's campus bus cut

Education|Aug 18, 2024

July 19, 2024

Students to protest at open day over University of Wolverhampton's decision to axe free bus service

Education|Jul 19, 2024

Seeing Bob Dylan in Wolverhampton this year? Prepare to give up your phone - here's why

Music|Jul 19, 2024

July 13, 2024

'Why England can do it – and how we'll all bask in the warm glow of success'

Opinions|Jul 13, 2024

July 6, 2024

Watch: I watched England v Switzerland at Jude Bellingham's first club - Stourbridge FC - as fans went on an emotional rollercoaster'

Football|Jul 6, 2024

June 16, 2024

Watch: Meet the dog with 300 siblings now doing her bit to help change lives

Black Country|Jun 16, 2024

'Two and a half hours to get through security': More anger at new Birmingham Airport queues

Transport|Jun 16, 2024

June 11, 2024

See inside historic 'Poundland' mansion in Claverley which is up for sale for nearly £8m

Bridgnorth|Jun 11, 2024

June 5, 2024

Popular retired police officer dies on holiday as wife pays tribute to man who 'loved to help'

Bridgnorth|Jun 5, 2024

Why Cosford Air show is so special to Barbara as she approaches her 107th birthday

Albrighton & Cosford|Jun 5, 2024