Adam Smith
Reporter
Senior Reporter for the Express & Star.
British Weightlifting holding three events in Oldbury this weekend
Children's All Stars cricket programme delayed due to 'chemicals' found in balls and equipment
Wolverhampton Council brands planned strikes by waste workers 'disappointing'
Giant landslip leaves Black Country residents 'living on the edge of a cliff'
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Wolverhampton Council chief says 'we don't have a rough sleeper problem, we have aggressive beggars'
Construction work set to begin on Lichfield's new plaza
Wolverhampton waste incinerator workers to go on strike amid row over pay
Jury sent out to deliberate verdicts in Bailey Atkinson murder trial
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Baby boy died at just 14 hours old following ‘failures in his basic hospital care'
Stolen car used in spate of thefts across Stafford seized
See inside refurbished Wolverhampton McDonald's kitchen as mayor reopens restaurant after closure
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One of the Black Country's busiest McDonald's ready to reopen after 'well over £1m' refurbishment – see inside!
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West Midlands Police confirm increase in resources for Halesowen neighbourhood team after data mix-up
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West Midlands Police forced to increase officers after leak revealed website exaggerated numbers
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Massive outpouring of grief in Staffordshire home town of latest teenager to be knifed to death
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Police close major Black Country road over reports of man threatening woman's life with a gun
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Major Black Country route closed due to 'police incident'
Refurbishment means Brierley Hill Market looks closed but traders tell shoppers 'come inside'
Tributes for 'angel' Harleigh Hepworth left as Wolverhampton's West Park reopens amid murder investigation
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Last evidence heard in six-week trial of teenagers accused of murdering Bailey Atkinson
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Cannock's teen Britain's Got Talent finalist pens book on cerebral palsy and comedy for charity
Band of Black Country mates unite to revive cult Birmingham burger bar
MP accepts school's cheeky offer to see children's Big Ben models
'I was scared I would be killed as a witness' – Claims teenager accused of murdering Bailey Atkinson
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Alleged murderer of Bailey Atkinson 'didn't want to get in trouble with mom' and asked to go home
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Emotions run high outside council house as Birmingham councillors pass cuts and council tax rises
Besotted owner plans fun day fundraiser to help rescue dog who sounds like she's always growling
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Yardbirds bottomless brunch gives diners the chance to start Saturdays with champagne and chicken
Staffordshire Police inviting rape victims to give feedback about experience with the force
Man arrested as family pay tribute to woman found dead
Culmination of bike appeal celebrated at police station
Tributes pour in for inspirational Baggies fan John Adams after family announce death
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High-powered Mercedes destroys front of Cradley barbers shop in crash
Children can now drive themselves to theatre for surgery at Wolverhampton hospital
Primary school pupils hoping to clinch Tesco grant
Cradley road closed by emergency services after serious accident
Legendary Wolverhampton karate teacher awarded sport's top honour
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Ann Widdecombe visiting Walsall and Bloxwich this week
Man arrested after causing damage during disorder in the Black Country
See the changing faces of Walsall's one-man crime-spree who terrorised his home town
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