Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
Black Country landlord reacts to Parliament debate on his petition calling for a general electon which was backed by Elon Musk
'There were lights everywhere - it's such a shame': Residents react following fatal Wolverhampton crash that killed 20-year-old driver
'We're so fed up': Black Country neighbours tell of New Year misery as they are left without running water in their block of flats for over a week
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All fun and games! Toy fair returns to Walsall for 34th year running despite snowy weather
Fire service releases update on builders yard fire that left one man with 'serious injuries'
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Morning chaos as West Midlands trains disrupted due to 'floods'
Pictured: Flood chaos in the Black Country as water disrupts travel in Walsall and Willenhall
West Midlands buses diverted due to 'inclement' weather
West Midlands weather: Gritters prepare to spring into action across Staffordshire and the Black Country as temperatures plummet
West Midlands weather expected to worsen as alert for snow and ice increases from yellow to amber
'We had to pay for a hotel just so we could wash our child' - Walsall residents left without water for three days
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Clean up of Walsall super fly-tipping hotspot to take place in New Year as council issues update
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Pictured: Aftermath of overnight blaze that ripped through scrapyard, destroying 16 vehicles and two out-buildings
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Care at Christmas: Donate unwanted presents to help support Acorns Children's Hospice
'We will escalate these actions if we need to': Rail strikers join picket line at Wolverhampton station
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West Midlands weather update: Windy start to new year as yellow weather warning in place
Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of burglary after attempting to enter properties
Touching floral tributes left for Staffordshire father as woman due to appear in court accused of his murder on Christmas Day
See our list of every Black Country and Staffordshire New Year Honours awardee
'I thought it was gunshots!' Explosions heard as more than 30 firefighters battled scrapyard blaze in Cradley
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Walsall NHS trust declares 'critical incident' amid influx of patients with respiratory conditions
Staffordshire Police officer dismissed without notice after allowing person she was banned from contacting into her home
One man arrested after car which 'failed to stop' for police crashes into multiple vehicles in Wednesbury
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More than 150 arrests and 1,500 roadsides tests as police crackdown on drink driving offences in Staffordshire
Residents urged to 'TreeCycle' after festive season
See which Staffordshire bank branches are set to close in 2025
Further travel disruptions as two motorways congested
Rail disruptions after engineering works overrun
Appeal for witnesses following assault in Walsall
Care at Christmas: Daring friends team looking for supporters for upcoming Sahara Trek Acorns challenge
In photos: Hundreds hit the trail for Walsall Arboretum's Christmas Day parkrun
Train travellers warned to expect 'extremely busy' services as thousands return to work after Christmas
Section of Walsall Canal still closed off months after toxic spill incident
Cat returns home after spending seven years lost from family
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