Lisa O'Brien
Chief Reporter
Chief reporter at the Express & Star
Call to extend free bulky waste collection service after record fly-tipping
Sheep stolen from field with remaining flock left 'skittish'
Thoughtful gesture after death of devoted Walsall couple
Platinum bands march into national final
Sandwell police officer getting ready for retirement will leave 'wonderful legacy' after inspiring next generation onto career path
Body of 19-year-old man recovered from pool at Willenhall park
Dudley stabbing leaves victim in hospital with four men arrested and appeal to find another
Turkish dad living in Wolverhampton reveals terror of earthquake disaster which claimed lives of his loved ones
Two men from Birmingham arrested at Heathrow Airport for alleged terrorism offence
Three women and a child injured in Codsall crash
Four people taken to hospital after crash in Birmingham
Derelict building fire shuts main road in Birmingham
Police trying to trace man wanted on suspicion of wounding
Warning after e-motorbike event promoted online for Staffordshire beauty spot
Wolverhampton hotel set to remain as Nightingale court for another year
Two Dudley men given life sentences for killing taxi boss in 'tit-for-tat' feud
Man charged in connection with cars stripped in Birmingham
Call for new approach to tackling violent crime amid rising murder rates in the West Midlands
Calls for urgent redevelopment of disused Darlaston football pitch following latest arson attack at grounds
Man taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation following Walsall industrial unit blaze
Trust running Dudley hospital invests £1 million in new robotic hybrid operating theatre which is first of its kind in region
Show based on book by popular children's author on its way to Stafford
Award-winning children’s author visits Wolverhampton to announce winners of competition inspiring children to read for pleasure
Budding artists have the chance to produce mini magazine for hospital patients and visitors
Black Country street racing ban to continue after High Court reviews injunction
Man dies after falling into water in West Bromwich
Dudley house blaze that claimed lives of three dogs and hamster was started 'accidentally'
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after armed police descend on busy Wolverhampton road
Four arrests after stolen car found following Cannock burglary
Early bird tickets go on sale for Black Country Musicom Festival
Three major Black Country bus routes to be scrapped from April
Police appeal after woman punched and dragged across petrol station forecourt in Smethwick
Dudley Council in call for development sites for Local Plan
Public in Dudley urged to help catch fly-tippers as more than £1,600 in fines handed out
Apprentice with a 'passion for hearing services' is honoured with award
Wolverhampton pub regular is one of just 15 finalists in national Community Pub Hero Awards
New photos show Walsall hospice refurb reaching 'key' milestone as it edges closer to completion
Jailed: Mother lied about owning a home to claim social housing for more than 10 years
More than 300 arrests made during neighbourhood week of action
More than £4.5m to be spent on raft of projects in Stafford after council chiefs give the go-ahead
Pet pooch Pablo makes miraculous recovery after being hit by two cars in Wolverhampton
Fatal Sedgley crash victim was 'much-loved father who would do anything for anybody'
Plea from Walsall nurse whose husband's relatives in Turkey were killed by earthquake
Birmingham-born Joe Lycett to host live Friday night show on Channel 4
Two men arrested after stop-and-search of stolen car
Cannock house blaze was caused by candle, fire service says
Fundraising friends taking on charity cardio session to raise cash for new playroom at Walsall Manor Hospital
Drugs gang locked up for more than 50 years for county lines conspiracy
