Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
South Staffs Water urges customers to use water wisely as reservoir dips 20% - warning hosepipe ban 'may be a possibility'
M42 near Birmingham reopens as man, 52, arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences
West Midlands Heatwave: How hot is it expected to be and when will the scorching weather end?
Second teen appears in court after Wolverhampton boy, 14, was robbed of a bike
'We will miss her': Much loved Dudley Zoo chimpanzee, Barbie, dies unexpectedly aged 47
Police reward West Midlands driver for rescuing a woman riding a mobility scooter on the A38 Aston Expressway
Birmingham Airport warns holidaymakers to allow extra travel time to reach check in as M42 is closed in both directions
Hosepipe ban kept 'under review' as 'heatwave conditions' expected in the West Midlands
Man in court after Wolverhampton shop worker threatened with a knife
Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival: Everything you need to know to attend this year's Sandwell-based music event
Three injured and 'minor disruption' as overturned car partially blocks Dudley road
Police, trading standards and sniffer dogs raid Walsall shops and seize £365,000 worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco
The empty shop problem in Walsall: Why it's getting worse - and what locals say should be done
Police probing illegal streaming services raid West Bromwich and Oldbury properties and make arrests
Teenager, 17, charged after zombie knife recovered from Willenhall home
Two teenagers have been arrested over vandalism at two Wolverhampton schools
Delays remain after road becomes partially blocked due to Dudley crash
Man detained under the Mental Health Act after the M5 was closed overnight near Birmingham due to a 'police led incident'
Violent armed gang caught on camera smashing through Dudley shops wielding machetes and hammers
Police probing the theft of wigs from a Woverhampton hair and beauty shop want to know who these two women are
More than 3,000 West Midlands motorists caught committing dangerous driving offences in just six months
Police release adorable pictures of the latest force puppy litter who are on the road to success
Man, 23, charged over fatal collision in Birmingham in which a four year-old girl died
Police dog Ray makes two arrests in Dudley during an active night on the streets
Welcome to the historic award-winning Wolverhampton school where students strive to learn and teachers 'transform lives as well as minds'
Stafford man found with knife and cannabis sentenced
21 glorious pictures of the fantastic Race for Life at Dudley's Himley Hall
'It's a fantastic day!': Stourbridge Carnival returns as entertainers, musicians and traders light up the town
Opinion: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning - the end is never the end
'Incredibly sad news for everyone': West Midlands Very Light Rail Innovation Centre operators enter administration with poignant announcement
'Careless' teenage off-road biker arrested in Dudley and charged with possession of an offensive weapon, possession of Class B drugs, and a number of traffic offences
Goodbye ELO: 18 amazing images of Jeff Lynn's farewell tour in Birmingham at Utilita Arena on the first night
'Heartless' gangs who forced migrants to work in network of cannabis farms jailed
Shock pictures at Wolverhampton schools show trail of destruction as vandals cause more than £100,000 worth of damage
'We see in their eyes the real pain dangerous drivers cause': Top cop's powerful words after West Midlands killer driver is jailed
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Mourners gather for footballer Diogo Jota's public wake in Portugal
E-scooter rider in Bilston seriously injured after crashing into street furniture
Man, 21, charged with wounding and possession of a blade following Walsall stabbing
Police thank public for help catching suspect after woman in her 60s was pushed to floor in robbery
'Enquiries continue' into Dudley shooting that left woman with serious injuries
Four women sought by police after items of 'significant value' stolen from shop in Tipton
14 Black Country restaurants, pubs and cafes handed top marks in latest round of food hygiene ratings
Bus services diverted due to 'ongoing incident' in Bilston
Prince of Wales 'deeply saddened' following announcement of former Wolves forward Diogo Jota death
Diogo Jota: Sir Keir Starmer speaks following 'devastating news' of footballer's death
'His humour and wit will never be forgotten' - Family pays tribute to 'loving father' who died at industrial premises in Brierley Hill
'It's horrific - I'm terrified of leaving my house': Residents fear following shooting in Dudley that left woman with serious injuries
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Buses diverted following Tipton crash
