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Thomas Parkes

Deputy Chief Reporter

Deputy Chief Reporter at the Express & Star, based in Wolverhampton. Got a story? Get in touch at thomas.parkes@expressandstar.co.uk.

April 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'I'm just a normal guy' – hairdresser to the stars wants to inspire others

'I'm just a normal guy' – hairdresser to the stars wants to inspire others

April 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Range of special events taking place to mark Thomas Land anniversary at Drayton Manor

Range of special events taking place to mark Thomas Land anniversary at Drayton Manor

April 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Holidaymakers heading to France for Easter urged to think ahead due to 'deeply frustrating' border issues in Dover

Holidaymakers heading to France for Easter urged to think ahead due to 'deeply frustrating' border issues in Dover

March 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Inspection finds 'compassionate and kind' ambulance staff but long delays still put patients at risk

Inspection finds 'compassionate and kind' ambulance staff but long delays still put patients at risk

March 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crime more than doubles in 'wild' West Midlands over decade

Crime more than doubles in 'wild' West Midlands over decade

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ballot signals the chance to get a look at Birmingham New Street's landmark rail box

Ballot signals the chance to get a look at Birmingham New Street's landmark rail box

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rail passengers urged to double-check journeys as eight-month New Street project starts

West Midlands rail passengers urged to double-check journeys as eight-month New Street project starts

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: The King and I musical is something wonderful with inspired casting

Review: The King and I musical is something wonderful with inspired casting

Supporting image for story: Slip road on M6 to close as part of Walsall Junction 10 works

Slip road on M6 to close as part of Walsall Junction 10 works

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Staff at garden centre cafe left a 'little bit starstruck' after surprise visit from Keeley Hawes

Staff at garden centre cafe left a 'little bit starstruck' after surprise visit from Keeley Hawes

February 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Child abuse images surge by almost 150 per cent in five years, NSPCC figures show

Child abuse images surge by almost 150 per cent in five years, NSPCC figures show

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drivers warned of restrictions on the M6 as work carried out

Drivers warned of restrictions on the M6 as work carried out

February 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: University's new interim vice-chancellor says more needs to be done to look after students and staff

University's new interim vice-chancellor says more needs to be done to look after students and staff

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Teenager guilty of killing 15-year-old in pre-arranged fight by Wolverhampton canal

Teenager guilty of killing 15-year-old in pre-arranged fight by Wolverhampton canal

Supporting image for story: Telford man who trespassed on railway and gave 'racially aggravated' abuse gets huge fine

Telford man who trespassed on railway and gave 'racially aggravated' abuse gets huge fine

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Permanent flood barriers for Bewdley rubber-stamped by council chiefs

Permanent flood barriers for Bewdley rubber-stamped by council chiefs

Supporting image for story: 'Eerie' ride to launch at Alton Towers with visitors challenged to be 'brave enough' to try it

'Eerie' ride to launch at Alton Towers with visitors challenged to be 'brave enough' to try it

February 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Firefighters achieve increased pay offer after 'massive vote' for strike action, union chief says

Firefighters achieve increased pay offer after 'massive vote' for strike action, union chief says

Supporting image for story: 'Street by street': Firefighter from Telford tells of Turkey earthquake search and rescue operation

'Street by street': Firefighter from Telford tells of Turkey earthquake search and rescue operation

February 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Telford Tigers youngster hopes to follow ice hockey dream despite rare condition

Telford Tigers youngster hopes to follow ice hockey dream despite rare condition

February 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Trains grind to a virtual halt in Shropshire with all firms but one hit by strikes

Trains grind to a virtual halt in Shropshire with all firms but one hit by strikes

January 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Boris Johnson could be invited back to Bewdley to open up permanent flood defences

Boris Johnson could be invited back to Bewdley to open up permanent flood defences

January 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Texting driver who caused his train to derail and crash into another handed suspended sentence

Texting driver who caused his train to derail and crash into another handed suspended sentence

January 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Closing early to save on costs when there are no bookings is 'common sense' says pub landlord

Closing early to save on costs when there are no bookings is 'common sense' says pub landlord

January 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Football club retires number of Cody Fisher who died at nightclub on Boxing Day

Football club retires number of Cody Fisher who died at nightclub on Boxing Day

January 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Calls to 111 sky-rocket in the West Midlands by almost 80 per cent as emergency calls fall

Calls to 111 sky-rocket in the West Midlands by almost 80 per cent as emergency calls fall

December 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Third man arrested on suspicion of murdering footballer Cody Fisher in Birmingham

Third man arrested on suspicion of murdering footballer Cody Fisher in Birmingham

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured after car and motorbike crash near West Midland Safari Park

Man seriously injured after car and motorbike crash near West Midland Safari Park

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Retired look at part-time work to make ends meet

Retired look at part-time work to make ends meet

December 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of malicious communications over Babbs Mill Lake tragedy

Man arrested on suspicion of malicious communications over Babbs Mill Lake tragedy

Supporting image for story: M6 reopen after 'serious collision' between lorry and motorbike

M6 reopen after 'serious collision' between lorry and motorbike

December 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Kay ready for return to Birmingham stage this weekend at sell-out show

Peter Kay ready for return to Birmingham stage this weekend at sell-out show

December 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: People with dementia face being 'stranded in their own homes' due to rising costs

People with dementia face being 'stranded in their own homes' due to rising costs

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Comedian Bobby Davro gets engaged to daughter of Ironbridge-born Wolves legend

Comedian Bobby Davro gets engaged to daughter of Ironbridge-born Wolves legend

November 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Water usage warning remains despite heavy rain as dramatic reservoir level changes revealed

Water usage warning remains despite heavy rain as dramatic reservoir level changes revealed

November 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cancer patient’s Wrekin climb in aid of nursing staff who cared for her

Cancer patient’s Wrekin climb in aid of nursing staff who cared for her

November 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Investigation launched after lasers shone at aircraft at Birmingham Airport

Investigation launched after lasers shone at aircraft at Birmingham Airport

November 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Roads closed near Wolverhampton after crash in Albrighton

Roads closed near Wolverhampton after crash in Albrighton

Supporting image for story: Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 in cash over David Beckham ultimatum

Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 in cash over David Beckham ultimatum

November 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Police patrols stepped up for World Cup amid concerns over anti-social behaviour

Police patrols stepped up for World Cup amid concerns over anti-social behaviour

November 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: NHS surgeon first in UK to perform an operation after becoming paralysed in freak accident

NHS surgeon first in UK to perform an operation after becoming paralysed in freak accident

November 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Second act named to perform at Wolverhampton's revamped Civic Hall

Second act named to perform at Wolverhampton's revamped Civic Hall

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of Shropshire firefighters to vote over strike action after pay offer rejected

Hundreds of Shropshire firefighters to vote over strike action after pay offer rejected

Supporting image for story: People in the Midlands urged to take part in 'antibiotic amnesty'

People in the Midlands urged to take part in 'antibiotic amnesty'

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Canal lock is closed off after car falls in

Canal lock is closed off after car falls in

November 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire firm chosen to lead on Stafford's £1.4 million Market Square overhaul

Shropshire firm chosen to lead on Stafford's £1.4 million Market Square overhaul

November 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man charged with murdering woman whose body was found in layby appears in court

Man charged with murdering woman whose body was found in layby appears in court

November 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man charged with murder a year on from woman being discovered in Perton lay-by

Man charged with murder a year on from woman being discovered in Perton lay-by

Supporting image for story: Paramedic who asked patient to send photos after 999 call handed caution order

Paramedic who asked patient to send photos after 999 call handed caution order

October 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Birmingham New Street reopens after evacuation over 'suspicious item'

Birmingham New Street reopens after evacuation over 'suspicious item'