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Lisa O'Brien

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September 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Alton Towers gets a German twist as Oktoberfest returns - review

Alton Towers gets a German twist as Oktoberfest returns - review

September 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'I’ve been told I’m going to be a murderer’: Shocking abuse of ambulance call handlers revealed

'I’ve been told I’m going to be a murderer’: Shocking abuse of ambulance call handlers revealed

September 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Grieving couple speak out as hospital trust admits liability over baby death

Grieving couple speak out as hospital trust admits liability over baby death

Supporting image for story: Council takes legal action to stop sale of rare artefact expected to be worth millions

Council takes legal action to stop sale of rare artefact expected to be worth millions

September 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Iconic supercar unveiled after restoration by Bridgnorth firm

Iconic supercar unveiled after restoration by Bridgnorth firm

Supporting image for story: Rare Aston Martin Bulldog unveiled after restoration by Bridgnorth firm

Rare Aston Martin Bulldog unveiled after restoration by Bridgnorth firm

September 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Get her to the church on time: Bridal party gets police escort after wedding car breaks down

Get her to the church on time: Bridal party gets police escort after wedding car breaks down

August 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Lifesaving charity asks for public backing as Air Ambulance Week prepares to take off

Lifesaving charity asks for public backing as Air Ambulance Week prepares to take off

August 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton secures more than £180,000 to focus on mental health support services

University of Wolverhampton secures more than £180,000 to focus on mental health support services

Supporting image for story: Covid vaccine bus to visit school in Wolverhampton

Covid vaccine bus to visit school in Wolverhampton

August 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Support for Lara's Tree Town project is quickly growing

Support for Lara's Tree Town project is quickly growing

August 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mental health hospital workers ‘slammed doors on patients’ before site was shut down

Mental health hospital workers ‘slammed doors on patients’ before site was shut down

August 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tudor artefact once destined for the bin could reach £5 million at auction

Tudor artefact once destined for the bin could reach £5 million at auction

August 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Driver left biker with life-changing injuries after 'blind' overtake on A41, court told

Driver left biker with life-changing injuries after 'blind' overtake on A41, court told

August 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorm warning issued for Midlands

Thunderstorm warning issued for Midlands

July 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Hundreds call for harsher prison sentence for Pc who killed Dalian Atkinson

Hundreds call for harsher prison sentence for Pc who killed Dalian Atkinson

July 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: New campaign launches in West Midlands to help people get healthy this summer

New campaign launches in West Midlands to help people get healthy this summer

Supporting image for story: Plans for start-of-the-art special school given the green light

Plans for start-of-the-art special school given the green light

Supporting image for story: Digital pharmacy offering same-day prescription delivery launches in Birmingham

Digital pharmacy offering same-day prescription delivery launches in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Public consultation launches on city centre proposals to help Birmingham cut carbon emissions

Public consultation launches on city centre proposals to help Birmingham cut carbon emissions

Supporting image for story: Woman charged with murder in Staffordshire

Woman charged with murder in Staffordshire

July 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Model air show to take flight in September at Weston Park

Model air show to take flight in September at Weston Park

July 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after string of distraction burglaries

Two arrested after string of distraction burglaries

July 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man charged with murder after Wednesbury stabbing due to enter plea

Man charged with murder after Wednesbury stabbing due to enter plea

Supporting image for story: Man charged with murder of Walsall father remanded in custody

Man charged with murder of Walsall father remanded in custody

Supporting image for story: Teenager charged with Smethwick murder to enter plea in September

Teenager charged with Smethwick murder to enter plea in September

June 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: TV and radio personality Richie Anderson becomes official ambassador for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

TV and radio personality Richie Anderson becomes official ambassador for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

June 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Campaign to lower speed limit on busy A5 stretch is successful

Campaign to lower speed limit on busy A5 stretch is successful

June 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: 550 tonnes of food distributed to people at risk of hunger across Shropshire and Staffordshire in a year

550 tonnes of food distributed to people at risk of hunger across Shropshire and Staffordshire in a year

Supporting image for story: Estates' land on Shropshire/Staffordshire border becomes official release site for wildlife

Estates' land on Shropshire/Staffordshire border becomes official release site for wildlife

June 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mugs, clothing and exclusive cufflinks on offer as Fathers' Day gifts to support air ambulance

Mugs, clothing and exclusive cufflinks on offer as Fathers' Day gifts to support air ambulance

May 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Show off your gardening greatness in estates' competition

Show off your gardening greatness in estates' competition

Supporting image for story: Private GP stepping up services to take pressure off NHS

Private GP stepping up services to take pressure off NHS

Supporting image for story: 'Go red' to celebrate 30 years of Midlands Air Ambulance

'Go red' to celebrate 30 years of Midlands Air Ambulance

May 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Volunteering opportunities for lifesaving charity on offer at virtual event

Volunteering opportunities for lifesaving charity on offer at virtual event

May 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Student Olivia lands role training dogs for cutting edge coronavirus detection project

Student Olivia lands role training dogs for cutting edge coronavirus detection project

April 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Coronavirus testing centre to open in Shifnal

Coronavirus testing centre to open in Shifnal  

April 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway dealt blow as vintage signs stolen from station

Severn Valley Railway dealt blow as vintage signs stolen from station

April 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Seriously injured driver found lying on M54 after two-car crash

Seriously injured driver found lying on M54 after two-car crash

March 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Camper van enthusiast turns hobby into job after redundancy during pandemic

Camper van enthusiast turns hobby into job after redundancy during pandemic

March 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Appeal to help riding school after lockdown rule change delays reopening

Appeal to help riding school after lockdown rule change delays reopening

March 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Doctors concerned over rise in high blood pressure cases

Doctors concerned over rise in high blood pressure cases

March 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Pc to stand trial in April charged with murder of Dalian Atkinson

Pc to stand trial in April charged with murder of Dalian Atkinson

February 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Cousin tells court Walsall shooting victim told him who pulled trigger

Cousin tells court Walsall shooting victim told him who pulled trigger

February 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: First look at new outdoor adventure area coming to Blists Hill

First look at new outdoor adventure area coming to Blists Hill

February 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Covid-19 topic to feature in college’s first-ever virtual medical conference

Covid-19 topic to feature in college’s first-ever virtual medical conference

Supporting image for story: Health bosses ‘proud’ to play part in the development of new vaccine

Health bosses ‘proud’ to play part in the development of new vaccine

February 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Midlands scientist: My role in drive for UK's vaccine

Midlands scientist: My role in drive for UK's vaccine

January 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wingsuit champion from Willenhall died by 'misadventure' in tragic flying accident

Wingsuit champion from Willenhall died by 'misadventure' in tragic flying accident

Supporting image for story: Death of Wolves fan who was pushed outside pub was 'accidental', jury rules

Death of Wolves fan who was pushed outside pub was 'accidental', jury rules

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