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Ed Chatterton

SWNS reporter

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

‘I’m selling deep fried festive treats at my West Midlands chippy - including battered mince pies and they’re a big hit with customers’

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ex-cricket star charged with stealing a car in Birmingham and having a machete

Ex-cricket star charged with stealing a car in Birmingham and having a machete

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Men in St George's masks pictured painting England flags on roundabouts and crossings in Walsall

Men in St George's masks pictured painting England flags on roundabouts and crossings in Walsall

April 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quaint picturesque West Midlands village torn in two by huge 700m HS2 tunnel making life a 'daily nightmare'

Quaint picturesque West Midlands village torn in two by huge 700m HS2 tunnel making life a 'daily nightmare'

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘The Birmingham bin strike has left us living in a third world city’

‘The Birmingham bin strike has left us living in a third world city’

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Tiger cub triplets take first steps outdoors after being born at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Tiger cub triplets take first steps outdoors after being born at West Midlands Safari Park

Supporting image for story: Shocking footage shows machete fight erupting near Villa Park

Shocking footage shows machete fight erupting near Villa Park

March 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: US singer Teddy Swims stuns fans by serving jacket potatoes from Spudman's van in Tamworth

US singer Teddy Swims stuns fans by serving jacket potatoes from Spudman's van in Tamworth

January 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning Peaky Blinders mural spotted at Steven Knight's studios in Birmingham

Stunning Peaky Blinders mural spotted at Steven Knight's studios in Birmingham

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Smirking mug shot of serial sex offender actor Alex Westwood released by police

Smirking mug shot of serial sex offender actor Alex Westwood released by police

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa and Shrewsbury football icon Gary Shaw's championship medals fail to sell at auction

Aston Villa and Shrewsbury football icon Gary Shaw's championship medals fail to sell at auction

December 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw died following fall from taxi after night out drinking

Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw died following fall from taxi after night out drinking

December 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town football legend Gary Shaw medals expected to be sold for £70,000 at auction

Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town football legend Gary Shaw medals expected to be sold for £70,000 at auction

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Cillian Murphy seen in character as filming for Peaky Blinders movie continues in Black Country

Watch: Cillian Murphy seen in character as filming for Peaky Blinders movie continues in Black Country