Lisa O'Brien
Chief Reporter
Chief reporter at the Express & Star
Comedian Jim Davidson heading to Stafford with stand-up show
Walsall’s midwifery-led unit set to reopen next week after relocation inside Manor Hospital
Warning for dog walkers as vulnerable adders emerge from hibernation on Cannock Chase
Jury retire to consider verdict in Walsall baby murder trial
Retro disco roller-skating rink proving a hit at Merry Hill shopping centre with pre-booked places selling out
Manager of pub closed for significant refurb says work is coming along fast and plans look 'amazing'
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Farmer fined £2,000 for burning and burying waste on his own land
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Application lodged to list Crooked House site as asset of community value as campaigners continue fight to see it rebuilt
First nurse consultant at Dudley hospital trust appointed honorary associate professor at university
'Dedicated' housekeeper who helped to look after sick babies for 47 years on hospital unit retires
Pub closes its doors to have 'significant' makeover but will reopen within weeks
Dudley Zoo brings out new pocket guide filled with animal facts and helpful map
Arts festival to bring together magic, live music and interesting talks
Otter art trail brings a splash of colour to popular Black Country zoo
Nearly a dozen new swimming teachers needed at Black Country leisure centres with chance to change career for just £85
£1m set aside to develop plans for new railway stations including one in the Black Country
Operator announced for planned new city centre cinema
Urgent warning issued ahead of Pancake Day as thousands prepare to tuck into the traditional treat
Pub with large beer garden, outdoor bar and living quarters up for sale in South Staffordshire
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Calls for review of ‘unduly lenient’ sentence for man who left scalded partner to die
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Driver training scheme which starts teaching youngsters at four launches its first site in region
Bollards, barges and gates to protect sections of Walsall town centre against 'hostile vehicles'
Two Black Country charities team up for unique charity challenge
Display imitating the Northern Lights to light up the skies over Birmingham
Wednesbury school with collapse-risk concrete to have block rebuilt or refurbished while Stourbridge school to get grant
Researchers in Walsall sign up first UK patient to eczema trial
Restaurant announces closure date as it organises special event to honour its 'friends' one last time
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Retro disco roller-skating rink to open at Merry Hill shopping centre
Safari park announces name change and reveals new logo
Grade II listed former boutique hotel which once welcomed Sir Roger Moore, Idris Elba and Kate Beckinsale put up for sale
Model Danielle Lloyd praises Walsall hospital staff for helping daughter who had felt stuck up her nose
Council to ban release of balloons and sky lanterns
New family festival with live music on way to Staffordshire this summer
Take a look inside new Sedgley cafe which is welcoming customers after £30,000 refurb
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No action taken for nine in 10 allegations made against West Midlands Police officers
Future of Walsall bus service secured after issues caused by brick-throwing yobs
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Hospice logo takes pride of place on footballers shirts as club shows support for charity
Black Country hospice's plea to help it fund an additional day of care this leap year
Former Goodyear workers give £109k to fund hospital care
Man jailed for advertising and selling illegal premium TV streaming services
