Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
Walsall road reopens after being 'partially blocked' due to crash near McDonalds
'Suspected arson' as five fire crews attend Dudley blaze at disused pub near school - roads are closed and locals urged to avoid the area
'I was left paralysed after a speed boat exploded in St Lucia - now I'm representing Britain at a major sports event in Germany'
More than 40 people arrested and 18 weapons recovered in latest knife crime crackdown by West Midlands Police
Walsall bus diverted due to 'antisocial behaviour'
Wednesfield road blocked off after 'fire incident'
Staffordshire County Show 2025: 20 brilliant photos showing horse riding, sheep shearing and plenty of fun
Buses to replace trains for 'all lines' rail closure between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury this weekend
Three people hurt in Staffordshire crash - two with serious injuries
A rare 1966 bus has made a 1,500-mile journey from Malta to Walsall - here's when you can go and see it
'Continue to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed' - Fire service advice after Wolverhampton incident is scaled down
Dudley fire 'being treated as arson' police confirm as investigation launches
Police probe shooting near a Birmingham primary school that left man with gunshot wounds
16 people wanted following Birmingham City vs Shrewsbury Town disorder - do you recognise any of them?
Staffordshire man admits threatening messages offences on social media
Have you seen Colin? Police appeal for help to track down 55-year-old missing from Dudley
'Very warm' weather will return says Met Office as West Midlands temperatures set to spike in coming days
HS2 investigating two firms supplying construction staff
Man taken to hospital following two car crash in Dudley
Appeal for man after teen girl sexually assaulted near Birmingham bus stop
I visited the first Popeyes chicken shop in the Black Country - and I definitely 'Love That Chicken'
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Top 10 neighbourhoods in the West Midlands where property prices have increased in the last year
'I've missed Wolverhampton' - Black Country singer Beverley Knight shares her longing for home ahead of show filled with music, laughter and plenty of dancing
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'It's delicious!' - Inside the Black Country first Popeyes chicken restaurant as thousands turn up for opening day
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'We're rooting for Walsall!' Walsall's The Met is ready to host the play-offs as Walsall FC heads to Wembley
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We're off to Wembley - in our new gear! Walsall FC unveils themed merchandise ahead of Wembley play-off
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Seven men arrested in connection with shooting in West Bromwich
Major disruption reported after crash on Black Country Route near M6
Emergency resurfacing required on busy A449 near Wolverhampton after 'extensive' hydraulic fluid spillage shuts road
Moment police K9s assisted firearms officers in dramatic Birmingham arrest
Stafford man charged with heroin and crack supply
11 picturesque places that prove the West Midlands is one of the UK's most beautiful regions
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'We're going to Wembley!' Everything you need to know ahead of Walsall FC's play-off final - from tickets to travel
'Knife crime awareness week is a crucial time to remember': Pooja Kanda speaks out as anti-knife campaign launches
Hundreds attend poignant event to mark 80th anniversary of Wednesfield Lancaster bomber crash
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All lanes reopen on M6 following road traffic collision
'Major disruption' in Sutton Coldfield due to police incident
70 firefighters tackled 'severe' blaze in derelict Smethwick building - with nearby property evacuated
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Knife surrender bins double in West Midlands as PCC continues knife crime crack down
Two arrested in Wolverhampton after police discover machete during routine patrol
Thunder and showers ahead despite high temperatures and plenty of sunshine in the West Midlands
Police appeal for girl, 15, missing from Sandwell for days
