Thomas Parkes

Deputy Chief Reporter - @TParkes_Star

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

November 19, 2022

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

Shrewsbury | Nov 19, 2022

November 18, 2022

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

Health | Nov 18, 2022

November 17, 2022

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

Music | Nov 17, 2022

November 16, 2022

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

Shrewsbury | Nov 16, 2022

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

Health | Nov 16, 2022

November 14, 2022

Canal lock is closed off after car falls in

Transport | Nov 15, 2022

November 7, 2022

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

Wellington | Nov 7, 2022

November 3, 2022

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

Bridgnorth | Nov 3, 2022

November 1, 2022

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

Crime | Nov 1, 2022

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

News | Nov 1, 2022

October 31, 2022

Birmingham New Street reopens after evacuation over 'suspicious item'

Transport | Oct 31, 2022

Train strikes set to cause disruption at start of Birmingham's German Christmas market

What's On | Oct 31, 2022

Popular singer is first act announced for Wolverhampton's Civic Halls when it reopens next year

Music | Oct 31, 2022

Rail network in West Midlands to undergo 'revolution' under plans for more services, stations and lines

Shrewsbury | Oct 31, 2022

October 24, 2022

Urgent appeal to raise £20,000 for carpet museum in Kidderminster

Attractions | Oct 24, 2022

October 22, 2022

Heavy rain and lightning expected for Shropshire as Met Office issues 25-hour thunderstorm warning for England and Wales

Mid Wales | Oct 23, 2022

Comedian Jim Davidson 'delighted' about Dudley return - but has dig at Wolverhampton Grand

Theatre & Comedy | Oct 22, 2022

October 20, 2022

Housing group workers to strike for 12 days over pay offer

Telford | Oct 20, 2022

October 16, 2022

New photos show how M6 bottleneck junction was turned from an oval into perfect circle

Transport | Oct 16, 2022

October 14, 2022

New trains to be rolled out on Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury line as part of almost £700m investment

Shrewsbury | Oct 14, 2022