Daniel Walton
Community News Reporter
Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.
Police launch appeal following courier fraud in Birmingham
Three people injured following crash between a double-decker bus and van in Birmingham
Buses diverted as Burntwood road closes for works
'Take extra care' says rail operators as yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place for the West Midlands
Is your school open on Tuesday? Latest school closures for Staffordshire and the West Midlands and advice for parents
Rail disruption in the West Midlands after train becomes blocked between Birmingham and Hamstead
52 images captures West Midlands turned into a winter wonderland as snow settles in the region
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'Shootings down by 50 per cent' following 'reactive and proactive' police work, force claims
Police recover knife and illegal e-bike from Sutton Coldfield as man charged
Police probe launched following theft of money in Birmingham
Police appeal to identify two people following West Bromwich theft
Walsall buses diverted due to 'current weather conditions'
Police launch investigation following burglary near Halesowen Town FC ground
School closures: Dozens of West Midlands schools forced to remain closed as amber snow warnings hit the UK
'Snowy and wintry' conditions to continue in West Midlands as yellow weather warning to remain in place
Live updates - Disruption expected on West Midlands roads as 'yellow' weather warning for snow covers region
Inside the Wolverhampton high school that has provided an education to the girls of the city for more than 100 years
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17 Black Country and north Birmingham Wetherspoons offering discounted food and drinks in January sale as 600 branches take part across the UK
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Walsall Toy and Train Fair to return after going 'from strength to strength'
Watch: Fresh aerial pictures show ongoing demolition works of Cannock Shopping Centre
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11 West Midlands and Black Country criminals who faced justice in December - including drivers who killed people and used cars as weapons
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Three teens sentenced after 15-year-old boy stabbed in Birmingham park
'It's a weird start to the new year, but we are still open as normal': Loved Penkridge local still 'business as usual' following canal bridge closure
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West Midlands Police taskforce seized hundreds of weapons and arrested more than 500 people in 2025
Penkridge canal subsidence: Bridge and tunnel near pub still closed off to motorists, boaters and walkers
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Family pays tribute as 'loving' father of two murdered on Christmas Day named as Trey Johnson
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC partnership hailed a success following 'car cannibalism'
Man charged after stolen car recovered in Darlaston
Suspected drink driver arrested after failing to stop in Sandwell
Woman charged after thefts and parcels taken in Wolverhampton
Police issue statement following rumours of New Year's Eve fireworks displays in Birmingham city centre
Extra train services put on as Walsall FC play Oldham Athletic tonight
'It's been amazing!': Smiles and laughter as shoppers celebrate grabbing Boxing Day bargains at Staffordshire's McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
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'It's made for a terrible Christmas': Wolverhampton residents left fearful following 'horrific' Christmas Day murder
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Police appeal missing 29-year-old woman from Birmingham
Police urges to 'stay safe' from fraud when online shopping this Boxing Say
Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles
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Willenhall shooting: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man 'gunned down' in Willenhall hours before Christmas Eve
Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve
Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve
Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways
Man due in court charged with distraction burglary in Dudley
Coroner's office appeal to trace family of man who died in Cannock
Prolific shop thief who targeted stores around Wolverhampton and Dudley to spend Christmas behind bars
