Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
Woman left with 'potentially serious injuries' following M6 crash between lorry and car in Staffordshire
Man, 52, charged with 10 offences after Brierley Hill stores targeted
'Minor disruption' following crash in Stourbridge
Half an hour delays and heavy disruption as lorry collides with car in Cannock leaving one woman with 'potentially serious injuries'
On-duty Sandwell train station security guard jailed for sexually assaulting teenager
West Midlands Police officer charged over assault of woman during warrant execution
Man, aged 43, arrested following Bloxwich assault that left man in serious condition
'It just doesn't seem safe anymore' - Bloxwich residents react after early morning attack leaves man in serious condition
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'Major disruption' and road closed following Sutton Coldfield crash
Man confirmed dead following early morning M6 crash between Great Barr and Birmingham junctions
Travel disruptions as tram breaks down in Birmingham
Buses diverted due to a broken-down vehicle in Walsall
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins to play Wolverhampton's The Halls as part of 'Rides Again... Again' tour
£3.4m funding boost for hospices, including 14 across the West Midlands - see which ones received the funding
Man charged with multiple offences in Sandwell and Birmingham during week long crime spree
Council warns over 'illegal' Jolly Ranchers sold in Staffordshire shops as cancer links announced - see which products are listed as 'dangerous' below
Staffordshire man jailed for 26 years after being found guilty of 17 child sex offences
Wolverhampton man to appear in court charged with unlawful immigration offences
Two men arrested following Birmingham assault and robbery
'We could have easily just closed it completely - but we didn't': Walsall Council leader responds over Leather Museum row
Staffordshire man who punched and strangled his own mother jailed for more than two years
Man jailed for threatening to rape a Staffordshire girl and encouraging her to self-harm
Woman left with minor injuries following Walsall M6 crash between lorry and car that caused multi-lane closure
Two men in court after drugs and cash seized in Birmingham
'We're delighted to open the doors on our new stores': Queues gather for the grand opening of the new Burntwood Lidl store
Police rescue 'Tiny Tim' runaway horse found wandering on a road in Stourbridge
Police seek man in a Puma hoodie in Brownhills amid shop robbery investigation
'I've seen the reports - but Walsall has a lot coming': Walsall Council leader responds as Walsall labelled 'most deprived' area in the UK
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'I've lived in Walsall all my life, and it's not as bad as you think': Reporter Daniel Walton gives his take on the UK's 'most deprived town'
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'It's bad - but there are worse areas': Walsall locals react to shocking figures showing town is 'most deprived' in the UK
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Man charged for driving offences in Wolverhampton after failing to stop for police
'Investigations ongoing' into Wolverhampton factory blaze as cause remains 'undetermined'
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Council leader confirms new location found for Walsall Leather Museum
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Two Wolverhampton schools closed for investigations following detection of 'unusual odour' and reports of 'nausea'
Suspect arrested following reports of man with a knife in Wolverhampton
'Major disruption' following Wolverhampton crash
Man, 25, charged with nearly 60 shop thefts in Wolverhampton
Temporary closure for Wolverhampton road due to gas main repair works
'Extra congestion warning 'around Hawthorns as West Bromwich Albion takes on Norwich City
Seven historic derelict or disused Black Country buildings that we would love to see restored in 2026
'We will be open as usual' - Smestow Academy releases update following death of man on school field
More than 500 residents take to the streets as community march sets to save historic Burntwood green belt
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Major Birmingham traffic disruption as A38M Aston Expressway is closed due to overhead gantry problems
LIVE: Police investigate body discovery at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton
'We strive to achieve': Welcome to the Dudley primary school where students learn with care, hard work, and love for their community
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