Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
Guilty plea for Birmingham teenager who pointed a fire extinguisher at police in Birmingham during a road pursuit
Two teenagers have been jailed for 18 years over a West Bromwich machete attack while three other gang members receive youth referral orders
Lane remains closed following 'serious' M54 crash near Wolverhampton
'I don't have high hopes': Wolverhampton residents react as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tax rises and scrapping of two-child benefit cap
Two teenagers arrested over fatal stabbing of Yassin Alama in Birmingham
Police want to talk to this person after a man in his 70s was pushed off a kerb in Smethwick
Woman arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Birmingham
Temporary week long road closure as Wolverhampton water works get underway
'Fast, Fierce, Fatal' - West Midlands Fire Service launches safety campaign highlighting dangers of lithium-ion battery fires
Tragedy as man dies after being found 'unresponsive' in a Sutton Coldfield park
'Avoid a rubbish deal' - Wolverhampton Council warns residents to check who they pay to take rubbish away as it joins national campaign to tackle rogue waste carriers
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Nine of the newest faces to be added to the West Midlands' most wanted list - including one with 'king' tattooed on his face
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Around 10,000 people visit Stafford for 'magical' Christmas lights switch on event
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Welcome to the Walsall school where learning, creativity and community come together
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Buses to be diverted as Sandwell road to close for overnight works
Appeal to trace five men after man and woman injured in Birmingham assault
One arrested as plain clothed officers stop theft in Wolverhampton
Police appeal for missing teenagers who have gone missing from their Walsall homes
Walsall man, 32, wanted on 'recall to prison' - do you know where he is?
Penalties issued and prosecutions secured as police crack down on illegal and fake taxis in Birmingham
Wolverhampton officers deliver VR sessions to nearly 100 students to tackle knife crime
We toured the state-of-the-art Sandwell skills campus that's set to boost careers and support development for young and old learners
Man and woman arrested and shotgun and ammunition seized in Solihull
Five men charged as police execute drugs warrants in Birmingham
Two of four lanes closed and 'major disruption' reported as vehicle breaks down on M6
Commuters warned of cancellations or delays after rail lines blocked between Birmingham and Crewe due to 'major signalling fault'
'This is built for the children': Saved church opens new Dudley community centre following change in fortunes
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CCTV appeal launched to trace witnesses after 70-year-old woman seriously injured after being struck by car in West Midlands
Police probe launched after bank cards stolen vehicle in Dudley
Scene of dramatic Netherton crash that saw a taxi smash into property wall caught on camera
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Warmer days ahead for the West Midlands as temperatures expected to rise this weekend following 'Arctic flow'
Buses diverted as Walsall road becomes 'impassable' due to ice
Broken-down lorry on southbound M6 causes delays near Junction 10
'Time will tell': What do Bewdley residents think of the town's new £10 million River Severn flood defences?
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Roads closed and travel disrupted in the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and high winds - latest updates
Sandwell pub gets a zero food hygiene score as 22 Black Country businesses receive new ratings
'The chips are the same colour as my jumper!' Johnny Rotten spotted in Bilston tucking into Major's orange chips ahead of sold-out gig
Buses diverted following Willenhall incident
Storm Claudia: Train operators warn to 'check before you travel' as delays and cancellations to rail lines expected
Six arrested and £100k seized in Staffordshire crime crackdown
Police probe launched after woman left needing surgery following Birmingham dog attack
Storm Claudia: Watch as Bewdley flood defences are deployed as Met Office warns of 'deep floodwater' and 'danger to life'
