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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.

October 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Train strikes set to cause disruption at start of Birmingham's German Christmas market

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

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

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

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

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

October 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Urgent appeal to raise £20,000 for carpet museum in Kidderminster

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

October 22, 2022

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

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

Supporting image for story: Comedian Jim Davidson 'delighted' about Dudley return - but has dig at Wolverhampton Grand

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

October 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Housing group workers to strike for 12 days over pay offer

Housing group workers to strike for 12 days over pay offer

October 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: New photos show how M6 bottleneck junction was turned from an oval into perfect circle

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

October 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: New trains to be rolled out on Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury line as part of almost £700m investment

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

October 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Major M6 roundabout works to be completed within weeks as part of £78 million upgrade

Major M6 roundabout works to be completed within weeks as part of £78 million upgrade

October 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Paramedics and ambulance staff at West Midlands Ambulance Service being balloted for strike action

Paramedics and ambulance staff at West Midlands Ambulance Service being balloted for strike action

September 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Vulcan bomber overshoots runaway and narrowly misses busy road

Vulcan bomber overshoots runaway and narrowly misses busy road

September 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Elderly drivers died after vehicles collided on road which connects Staffordshire and Shropshire

Elderly drivers died after vehicles collided on road which connects Staffordshire and Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Cast revealed for Aladdin panto at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Cast revealed for Aladdin panto at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

September 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Massive Wolves fan wins Steve Bull's Queen's Baton Relay shirt

Massive Wolves fan wins Steve Bull's Queen's Baton Relay shirt

September 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: What religious leaders across our region are saying about the death of Queen Elizabeth II

What religious leaders across our region are saying about the death of Queen Elizabeth II

August 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: More than 450 animals abandoned across Shropshire in a year

More than 450 animals abandoned across Shropshire in a year

Supporting image for story: On the brink: Pubs and brewers at risk of closure 'within months' as energy bills leap

On the brink: Pubs and brewers at risk of closure 'within months' as energy bills leap

August 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Camp Bestival curators 'over the moon' at response as almost 20,000 attend

Camp Bestival curators 'over the moon' at response as almost 20,000 attend

Supporting image for story: Call for Government to understand barristers' 'hardship' as strike action is approved

Call for Government to understand barristers' 'hardship' as strike action is approved

August 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man freed from overturned car praises 'second to none' emergency services

Man freed from overturned car praises 'second to none' emergency services

August 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Date for predicted collapse of West Midlands Ambulance Service to arrive

Date for predicted collapse of West Midlands Ambulance Service to arrive

August 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Birmingham now bookies' favourite to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest

Birmingham now bookies' favourite to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest

July 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Teacher died in 150ft fall on Snowdon danger ridge

Teacher died in 150ft fall on Snowdon danger ridge

July 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: More than a dozen bank branches set to close in region before end of October

More than a dozen bank branches set to close in region before end of October

July 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service's apprenticeship scheme praised by Ofsted

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service's apprenticeship scheme praised by Ofsted

July 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: More than 40 staff from ambulance service sign up to donate blood

More than 40 staff from ambulance service sign up to donate blood

July 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'The P&O of universities' - University of Wolverhampton slated as jobs threatened

'The P&O of universities' - University of Wolverhampton slated as jobs threatened

July 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Up to 250 University of Wolverhampton roles at risk as part of restructure to solve deficit

Up to 250 University of Wolverhampton roles at risk as part of restructure to solve deficit

June 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lifelong Rod Stewart fanatic from Bewdley parts with singer's shirt

Lifelong Rod Stewart fanatic from Bewdley parts with singer's shirt

Supporting image for story: Midlands becomes first region to administer more than 23 million Covid-19 jabs

Midlands becomes first region to administer more than 23 million Covid-19 jabs

May 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Union issues strike warning over University of Wolverhampton course suspension plans

Union issues strike warning over University of Wolverhampton course suspension plans

May 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Hollywood superstar Gal Gadot spotted filming spy movie scenes at RAF Cosford

Hollywood superstar Gal Gadot spotted filming spy movie scenes at RAF Cosford

May 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Watch M6 Junction 10 bridge get torn down as revamp reaches latest milestone

Watch M6 Junction 10 bridge get torn down as revamp reaches latest milestone

Supporting image for story: ITV announces next main presenter of news show after Bob Warman

ITV announces next main presenter of news show after Bob Warman

May 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: M6 Junction 10 closure: Delays warning during bridge removal this weekend

M6 Junction 10 closure: Delays warning during bridge removal this weekend

May 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sam Ryder to perform at Cannock Chase next month – and you can still get tickets

Sam Ryder to perform at Cannock Chase next month – and you can still get tickets

May 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolves team up with charity in bid to become 'environmental sustainability' leaders

Wolves team up with charity in bid to become 'environmental sustainability' leaders

Supporting image for story: Rare Shakespeare book on show at the Black Country Living Museum

Rare Shakespeare book on show at the Black Country Living Museum

Supporting image for story: Pledge over water quality as strict river rules set out

Pledge over water quality as strict river rules set out

May 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Plea to restore dilapidated grave of former Wolves goalkeeper who died aged 21

Plea to restore dilapidated grave of former Wolves goalkeeper who died aged 21

May 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Chris Rock to perform in Birmingham as part of UK tour after infamous Oscar slap

Chris Rock to perform in Birmingham as part of UK tour after infamous Oscar slap

Supporting image for story: Residents' hope of saving village pub from housing plan gets shot in the arm

Residents' hope of saving village pub from housing plan gets shot in the arm

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport: Staff praised as passengers move along 'steadily' after queue chaos

Birmingham Airport: Staff praised as passengers move along 'steadily' after queue chaos

May 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport: People asked to arrive on time amid 'chaos' claims

Birmingham Airport: People asked to arrive on time amid 'chaos' claims

May 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Train passengers urged to check timetables ahead of weekend changes

Train passengers urged to check timetables ahead of weekend changes

May 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: RAF veteran and NHS worker hopes to inspire after performance at Invictus Games

RAF veteran and NHS worker hopes to inspire after performance at Invictus Games

April 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Childline's Midlands helpline in 570,000 counselling sessions over 20 years

Childline's Midlands helpline in 570,000 counselling sessions over 20 years

April 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: One million extra passengers expected during Commonwealth Games

One million extra passengers expected during Commonwealth Games

April 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Easter disruption over but more railway work to come at next bank holiday weekend

Easter disruption over but more railway work to come at next bank holiday weekend

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