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Derek Bish

Deputy Sports Editor

Deputy sports editor for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: "England's No.1!" - Lionesses star from Staffordshire bounces back

"England's No.1!" - Lionesses star from Staffordshire bounces back

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Diogo Jota's heartbreaking wedding pictures just two weeks before tragedy

Diogo Jota's heartbreaking wedding pictures just two weeks before tragedy

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle joins Birmingham City on loan

Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle joins Birmingham City on loan

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: In-form Rai finishes in the top 40 of a major championship again

In-form Rai finishes in the top 40 of a major championship again

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Losing is the name of the game for award-winning football coaches

Losing is the name of the game for award-winning football coaches

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: A season in pictures: Non-league football

A season in pictures: Non-league football

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: South Staffs County League round-up: Six of the best for leaders Hammerwich

South Staffs County League round-up: Six of the best for leaders Hammerwich

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league allocations 2025/26: West Midlands sides discover their fate

Non-league allocations 2025/26: West Midlands sides discover their fate

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grand Slam champion joins Birmingham tennis line-up for 2025

Grand Slam champion joins Birmingham tennis line-up for 2025

May 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: How to get tickets to historic WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix show in Birmingham

How to get tickets to historic WWE Monday Night Raw on Netflix show in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Wolves to offer star man a new contract

Wolves to offer star man a new contract

April 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge given positive ground update by the FA and league

Stourbridge given positive ground update by the FA and league

April 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenage golf ace triumphs in prestigious golf trophy previously won by Luke Donald

Teenage golf ace triumphs in prestigious golf trophy previously won by Luke Donald

March 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Luke Littler will defend his Grand Slam title with a larger prize pot and a bigger field

Luke Littler will defend his Grand Slam title with a larger prize pot and a bigger field

Supporting image for story: Tai Woffinden in an induced coma following serious crash

Tai Woffinden in an induced coma following serious crash

March 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: The Darkness burst on the scene decades ago - but still blew Wolverhampton fans away with The Halls performance

Review: The Darkness burst on the scene decades ago - but still blew Wolverhampton fans away with The Halls performance

February 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aaron Rai falls just short of second PGA Tour victory

Aaron Rai falls just short of second PGA Tour victory

February 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Positive signs for out-of-form Harriers, but Pics are beaten again

Positive signs for out-of-form Harriers, but Pics are beaten again

February 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cage The Elephant ready to be unleashed on new UK tour - with stop at Wolverhampton

Cage The Elephant ready to be unleashed on new UK tour - with stop at Wolverhampton

February 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa duo relishing increased pressure

Aston Villa duo relishing increased pressure

February 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hodgkinson targets world record at Keely Classic in Birmingham

Hodgkinson targets world record at Keely Classic in Birmingham

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Halesowen Town go top of the league

Non-league round-up: Halesowen Town go top of the league

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league round-up: Brown hails Harriers' character as they return to top spot

Non-league round-up: Brown hails Harriers' character as they return to top spot

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Henry Searle climbs to career-high ranking after first final

Henry Searle climbs to career-high ranking after first final

January 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley darts ace to line up on PDC Pro Tour alongside Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen

Dudley darts ace to line up on PDC Pro Tour alongside Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen

January 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hednesford Town sign former Walsall, Coventry City and Sheffield United defender

Hednesford Town sign former Walsall, Coventry City and Sheffield United defender

January 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: "Bring it on!" - Storm Stacey links up with legend Michael Rutter

"Bring it on!" - Storm Stacey links up with legend Michael Rutter

Supporting image for story: Midlands champion Troy Coleman to make first title defence next month

Midlands champion Troy Coleman to make first title defence next month

December 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster win again as Rushall Olympic remain in deep trouble

Kidderminster win again as Rushall Olympic remain in deep trouble

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Chasetown Football Club history is brought to book

Chasetown Football Club history is brought to book

November 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace: Palace looking for just second win of campaign

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace: Palace looking for just second win of campaign

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace: Villa looking to address mini slump

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace: Villa looking to address mini slump

October 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Rushall Olympic struggle continues after third straight league defeat

Rushall Olympic struggle continues after third straight league defeat

Supporting image for story: Four-some Victoria move a point behind leaders

Four-some Victoria move a point behind leaders

August 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 101 Dalmatians The Musical melting hearts at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

101 Dalmatians The Musical melting hearts at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

July 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We're so sorry Gareth' – We apologise to the England manager on behalf of the nation

'We're so sorry Gareth' – We apologise to the England manager on behalf of the nation

July 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Reaction: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins is England's hero

Reaction: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins is England's hero

July 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Euro 24 England v Switzerland: Jude Bellingham gets suspended ban from Uefa

Euro 24 England v Switzerland: Jude Bellingham gets suspended ban from Uefa

June 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Henry Searle handed huge Wimbledon opportunity

Wolverhampton's Henry Searle handed huge Wimbledon opportunity

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Matheus Cunha reveals wonderkid interest

Matheus Cunha reveals wonderkid interest

November 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Pack the entirety of Christmas into a couple of days' –Our review of Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover

'Pack the entirety of Christmas into a couple of days' –Our review of Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Guaranteed to bring big laughs' – Our review of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Wolverhampton Grand

'Guaranteed to bring big laughs' – Our review of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Wolverhampton Grand

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

July 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's Henry Searle has reached the quarter-finals of the boys' singles at Wimbledon

Wolverhampton's Henry Searle has reached the quarter-finals of the boys' singles at Wimbledon

April 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolves Speedway's first scheduled meeting since stadium blow is postponed

Wolves Speedway's first scheduled meeting since stadium blow is postponed

February 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Walsall's Matty Stevens reunited with an old pal Jamille Matt

Walsall's Matty Stevens reunited with an old pal Jamille Matt

January 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mansfield's Danny Johnson sends emotional message to Walsall fans

Mansfield's Danny Johnson sends emotional message to Walsall fans

Supporting image for story: Walsall seal Matty Stevens loan deal

Walsall seal Matty Stevens loan deal

November 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Family butcher closing doors after serving Wolverhampton community for four generations

Family butcher closing doors after serving Wolverhampton community for four generations

May 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Oi Frog! & Friends is an excellent trip out for parents and children

Oi Frog! & Friends is an excellent trip out for parents and children