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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 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Train companies pay millions for Covid and weather disruption as claims increase

Train companies pay millions for Covid and weather disruption as claims increase

April 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Police patrols stepped up near RAF Cosford after fuel theft nearby

Police patrols stepped up near RAF Cosford after fuel theft nearby

April 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton contestant Johnny to test out MasterChef skills

Wolverhampton contestant Johnny to test out MasterChef skills

March 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: £9m cost-cutting exercise to take place at West Midlands Ambulance Service to balance budget

£9m cost-cutting exercise to take place at West Midlands Ambulance Service to balance budget

Supporting image for story: Ambulances in Shropshire 'getting stuck at hospitals' as handover delays soar

Ambulances in Shropshire 'getting stuck at hospitals' as handover delays soar

March 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Legendary Black Country comedian Aynuk dies as son pays tribute

Legendary Black Country comedian Aynuk dies as son pays tribute

March 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Unsolved murder of Bridgnorth worker Tom Kirwan featuring on Crimewatch Live

Unsolved murder of Bridgnorth worker Tom Kirwan featuring on Crimewatch Live

Supporting image for story: One in five Midlands roads 'in need of repair within five years'

One in five Midlands roads 'in need of repair within five years'

March 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury set to host fitness and wellbeing festival later this year

Shrewsbury set to host fitness and wellbeing festival later this year

Supporting image for story: Billionaire offers coach house on grounds of estate near Stafford to Ukrainian refugees

Billionaire offers coach house on grounds of estate near Stafford to Ukrainian refugees

March 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: West Midlands ambulance times remain steady - but still behind NHS target

West Midlands ambulance times remain steady - but still behind NHS target

March 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Unsolved murder of Bridgnorth worker to appear on Crimewatch 10 years on from his death

Unsolved murder of Bridgnorth worker to appear on Crimewatch 10 years on from his death

March 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Poundland founder's mansion near Bridgnorth finally 'sold for £4 million'

Poundland founder's mansion near Bridgnorth finally 'sold for £4 million'

February 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ambulance staff attacks nearly double with alcohol described as 'prominent factor'

Ambulance staff attacks nearly double with alcohol described as 'prominent factor'

February 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Greggs cafe to open tomorrow in Birmingham's Primark with doughnut swing and Instagram area

Greggs cafe to open tomorrow in Birmingham's Primark with doughnut swing and Instagram area

Supporting image for story: Business leaders visit Dubai to promote West Midlands on international stage

Business leaders visit Dubai to promote West Midlands on international stage

February 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: School bus and Jeep were both below speed limit before crash that killed 28-year-old driver

School bus and Jeep were both below speed limit before crash that killed 28-year-old driver

January 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: M6 crash: Motorway closed after two lorries crash and spill diesel across carriageway

M6 crash: Motorway closed after two lorries crash and spill diesel across carriageway

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum Cosford all set for a packed year of events

RAF Museum Cosford all set for a packed year of events

Supporting image for story: More than 30 destinations going head-to-head in West Midlands Tourism Awards

More than 30 destinations going head-to-head in West Midlands Tourism Awards

January 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Perton layby murder: Police still appealing for help five months after body found

Perton layby murder: Police still appealing for help five months after body found

December 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: More than 150 buried treasure troves discovered over the last 10 years

More than 150 buried treasure troves discovered over the last 10 years

December 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wolves fans heading to Molineux for Chelsea fixture reminded to take NHS Covid-19 pass

Wolves fans heading to Molineux for Chelsea fixture reminded to take NHS Covid-19 pass

December 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Driver hit by van on M6 after two-car crash

Driver hit by van on M6 after two-car crash

December 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Popular Round the Wrekin cycling event set to return next year

Popular Round the Wrekin cycling event set to return next year

November 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Weather warning for ice issued for West Midlands

Weather warning for ice issued for West Midlands

November 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Harper's Law: Ambulance chiefs back mandatory life sentences for emergency worker killers

Harper's Law: Ambulance chiefs back mandatory life sentences for emergency worker killers

October 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Passenger numbers on train services in the West Midlands increased but below pre-Covid levels nationally

Passenger numbers on train services in the West Midlands increased but below pre-Covid levels nationally

September 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Brom fan jailed for racially abusing midfielder Romaine Sawyers on social media

West Brom fan jailed for racially abusing midfielder Romaine Sawyers on social media

September 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: More than £43,000 raised in memory of Tunisia terror victims with tandem skydive

More than £43,000 raised in memory of Tunisia terror victims with tandem skydive

September 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dudley Town Hall revamp to start next month after Shrewsbury firm wins tender

Dudley Town Hall revamp to start next month after Shrewsbury firm wins tender

Supporting image for story: Fresh appeal for information on fatal coach crash

Fresh appeal for information on fatal coach crash

September 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tourism awards launched to celebrate attractions in the West Midlands

Tourism awards launched to celebrate attractions in the West Midlands

August 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man killed in early-hours van crash on Newport Road

Man killed in early-hours van crash on Newport Road

August 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Telford man arrested after woman killed near Stafford Castle

Telford man arrested after woman killed near Stafford Castle

August 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Graffiti 'hit squad' launched in West Midlands to tackle vandalism on railway network

Graffiti 'hit squad' launched in West Midlands to tackle vandalism on railway network

August 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway relaunching 'hop on, hop off’ services

Severn Valley Railway relaunching 'hop on, hop off’ services

August 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Deaths of police officer and three-year-old son treated as murder/suicide, police say

Deaths of police officer and three-year-old son treated as murder/suicide, police say

August 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Layby murder suspects released on bail as investigations continue

Layby murder suspects released on bail as investigations continue

August 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: More than 50,000 people could be waiting for life-saving heart treatment

More than 50,000 people could be waiting for life-saving heart treatment

August 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Long delays expected as M6 Junction 10 shuts this weekend

Long delays expected as M6 Junction 10 shuts this weekend

August 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of people trespassing on railway lines for shortcuts or retrieving dropped phones

Hundreds of people trespassing on railway lines for shortcuts or retrieving dropped phones

Supporting image for story: Man fighting for his life after fatal crash following police chase

Man fighting for his life after fatal crash following police chase

July 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Government's Covid messaging 'lacked clarity' and was 'difficult to understand'

Government's Covid messaging 'lacked clarity' and was 'difficult to understand'

July 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Use 111' warning as 999 ambulance calls rocket across the region

'Use 111' warning as 999 ambulance calls rocket across the region

July 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man from West Midlands dies after falling from Snowdon ridge

Man from West Midlands dies after falling from Snowdon ridge

July 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Jake ready to get Footloose on stage at The Grand

Jake ready to get Footloose on stage at The Grand

July 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Transplants offer gift of life to 162 in region in dark Covid times

Transplants offer gift of life to 162 in region in dark Covid times

July 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Midlands residents can apply for Commonwealth Games tickets now ahead of general release

West Midlands residents can apply for Commonwealth Games tickets now ahead of general release

July 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'I hope you see my face': Paramedic's message to knifeman who stabbed her 'for doing her job'

'I hope you see my face': Paramedic's message to knifeman who stabbed her 'for doing her job'

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