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Jack Averty

Senior Reporter - @javerty_star

Reporter with the Express & Star, based at head office in Wolverhampton

Stories by Jack Averty

The Trials of Eldred Pottinger: New novel explores life of soldier and diplomat

The Trials of Eldred Pottinger: New novel explores life of soldier and diplomat

He was dubbed the "Hero of Herat" after masterminding the defence of the Afghan city – but years later was court marshalled and accused of cowardice after a rebel uprising left thousands dead.

In-depth | Last updated: May 9, 2019

'Unacceptable' three-hour wait for police to answer 101 call

'Unacceptable' three-hour wait for police to answer 101 call

Crime | Last updated: May 6, 2019

Fishing and Krispy Kreme doughnuts: How MMA fighter Joe became a world champion

Fishing and Krispy Kreme doughnuts: How MMA fighter Joe became a world champion

In-depth | Last updated: Apr 30, 2019

Women work 'without pay' for four months

Women work 'without pay' for four months

News | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Revealed: Hundreds of teenagers caught with knives at school

Revealed: Hundreds of teenagers caught with knives at school

Crime | Last updated: Apr 24, 2019

Number of children seeking mental health help more than doubles

Number of children seeking mental health help more than doubles

Health | Last updated: Apr 24, 2019

Ofsted fears over illegal schools across region

Ofsted fears over illegal schools across region

Education | Last updated: Apr 22, 2019

Thousands of homes sit empty across Wolverhampton

Thousands of homes sit empty across Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Apr 22, 2019

Disgraced former teacher was allowed to serve as a councillor

Disgraced former teacher was allowed to serve as a councillor

Dudley | Last updated: Apr 20, 2019

HS2 could end up costing more than £156 billion

HS2 could end up costing more than £156 billion

Transport | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

Gavin Williamson criticised over latest defence plans

Gavin Williamson criticised over latest defence plans

Politics | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Pat McFadden: Theresa May should not have legitimised 'colossal self-harm' option of no-deal Brexit

Pat McFadden: Theresa May should not have legitimised 'colossal self-harm' option of no-deal Brexit

Politics | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Palfrey Community Association: Youth service 'devastated' at loss of centre

Palfrey Community Association: Youth service 'devastated' at loss of centre

Walsall | Last updated: Apr 17, 2019

Palfrey Community Association: Dozens lose jobs as nursery centre closes

Palfrey Community Association: Dozens lose jobs as nursery centre closes

Walsall | Last updated: Apr 16, 2019

Appeal to help arson-hit family as fire wrecks sensory room and home

Appeal to help arson-hit family as fire wrecks sensory room and home

Stafford | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Sean Coughlan stands down as Walsall Labour group leader

Sean Coughlan stands down as Walsall Labour group leader

Walsall | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Man released amid investigation into death of woman in Hednesford

Man released amid investigation into death of woman in Hednesford

Hednesford | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Police appeal after man, 59, dies in crash

Police appeal after man, 59, dies in crash

Birmingham | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Serious health and safety concerns raised by Ofsted over special school

Serious health and safety concerns raised by Ofsted over special school

Coseley | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Man sectioned after white powder scare at Walsall Manor

Man sectioned after white powder scare at Walsall Manor

Walsall | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

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