Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
Man, 33, charged with 10 shop thefts in Sandwell appears in court
We visit West Bromwich Indoor Market for the first night of live music with the return of the iconic Henry's Blueshouse and it was totally fantastic
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'Plan ahead' as lane closures reported for Sandwell road due to gas works
Man charged with firearms offences outside Walsall address following a 'concern for welfare'
'It has been an honour': Ex-West Midlands police chief constable Craig Guildford gives statement following retirement
Emergency services on scene following M5 multi-vehicle collision between Oldbury and West Bromwich
'It was the right thing to do': Aston Villa fans react as West Midlands Police Chief retires following Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy
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Why did West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford step down and what does this mean for the future of the force? - Your questions answered
West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford to 'retire with immediate effect' - see full statement from Police and Crime Commissioner
West Midlands Police chief to retire with immediate effect following Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Villa Park - LIVE updates
Police appeal as Dudley man, 32, wanted on recall to prison
'It's hellish - I've never seen anything like it': Residents talk of scene as 'significant' Upper Villiers Street factory blaze lights up Wolverhampton's skyline
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Victim of Birmingham stabbing named as tributes paid to 'kind and caring' son, brother, uncle and friend
Three arrests and stolen car recovered following Walsall pursuit
Two teenagers arrested after knuckle duster and cannabis seized in Sandwell
Sedgley animal sanctuary speaks of 'overwhelming' community spirit and plans for the future following Storm Goretti disaster
Prince of Wales Theatre: Everything we know about the 'doomed' Prince of Wales Theatre prior to Cannock Chase Council's scrutiny meeting
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'The support has been amazing': More than £20,000 raised in aid of much-loved Sedgley animal sanctuary damaged by Storm Goretti
Walsall super-up: Council announces opening date for anticipated £32 million state-of-the-art recycling facility
Buses diverted as fallen tree blocks Wolverhampton road
Police appeal to identify two people following mobile phone robbery in Halesowen
'Buses ordered' as rail services between Rugeley and Walsall halted due to flooding
We visit the Cradley Heath school where every member of the community is a part of the 'Forge Family'
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Walsall robber who pushed Cannock woman to floor before taking car jailed
'Major disruption' on Halesowen road following vehicle fire
'Major disruption' reported following crash on M6 near Walsall
'If it's bad then it will just be a duvet day in front of the telly': Bilston residents talk about concerns ahead of Storm Goretti
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Two men charged over Wolverhampton shop thefts
West Midlands Police made more than 300 arrests in December drink and drug driving crackdown
West Midlands Police offer reassurance following anti-social behaviour in Walsall
'No action to be taken' against Dudley nursery teacher who admitted to 'drinking on the job'
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Council meeting to discuss the future of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre postponed 'due to severe weather'
One left in 'serious condition' and lane closed on M6 southbound in Staffordshire due to overturned vehicle
'Enough is enough' - Community figure warns after launching 'Clean Birmingham' campaign on one-year anniversary of bin strikes
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Shop thief suspect detained after thefts at Wolverhampton store
Man, 33, arrested after suspected Class A drugs seized in Walsall
All lines reopened after 'wartime object' discovered near Birmingham New Street
Teenager, 17, charged after gun and ammunition seized in Sandwell
Birmingham drug dealer's jail term extended after plot to supply firearms
