Paul Jenkins
Senior Reporter
Senior Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.
Greyhounds are under starter's orders for opening of newest racing track Dunstall Park
Summer campaign continues across Sandwell for police
"Being told you have cancer makes your world stop and standstill" - Wolverhampton born business woman after cancer diagnosis
Dispute breaks out over missing paintings at Wolverhampton venue
Image of man police are looking for after attempted Oldswinford car thefts
Teenager arrested after police stop stolen electric bike in Kingswinford
Zombie knives, drugs and mobile phones seized in major Birmingham police operation that resulted in three arrests
'Please don't fly your own drones near emergency incidents' - Fire chief speaks out after device is grounded
Grass fire in Staffordshire is extinguished
Police appeal after attack on teenager in Walsall
Accident on main A456 near Halesowen causes lunch time congestion and hold ups
Watch: Acrobat leaps over Sedgley councillor as residents enjoy fun day in the town
Emotional final shift behind bar for couple as they move on from running famous pub after more than 30 years
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Black women in Sandwell encouraged to sign up for swimming and dance sessions and get checked out for cancer
Nine arrested after two injured in mass brawl with weapons in Wolverhampton
Speedwatch carried out in Stourbridge after concerns over speeding motorists
Second man charged with murder in Kings Heath
Have you seen David? Police appeal for help to trace missing Willenhall man
Watch: Dramatic drone footage shows major fire in Great Bridge being battled by crews from across the region
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Homes evacuated as more than 100 firefighters tackled blaze at factory units in Great Bridge
Wolverhampton Lock Flight will close to boats amid 'exceptionally dry conditions' and low water levels
Car and knife seized by police after driver crashed it and fled the scene
Police want to speak to these men after man suffered facial injuries in disorder in Birmingham
Advice issued as Black Country hospitals face resident doctors strikes
Family pay tribute to much-loved grandfather who died after crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border
'I'd do it again in a heartbeat' - Firefighter who saved fan's life at football match speaks at award ceremony
Teenager who hid phones for Walsall murder gang is punished for his actions
'Justice has been done' - Father speaks out after appeal by the man whose car killed his son in Oldbury is thrown out
Doctors strike: Patients are being encouraged to follow health service signposting advice
Decorative stones stolen from historic Walsall church leave worshippers distraught
Police numbers down in the West Midlands - despite government pledge to recruit 13,000 new officers
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'Police and other agencies need to work together to reassure the public' - Council leader speaks at launch of initiative in Wolverhampton city centre
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Everything you need to know before you see The Flying Scotsman at the Severn Valley Railway - including what to do when you don't have a ticket
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Council 'working hard' to restore independent payments to city clients
Appeal for information after violent robbery in Birmingham
Two found guilty of stealing scooter from Whitmore Reans
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Crash causing disruption on trams in Birmingham
Man dies after being hit by car near Birmingham - three men arrested on suspicion of murder
Man 'seriously injured' in hit-and-run in Birmingham - appeal launched to trace the driver
Early morning accident causing delays in Birmingham city centre
Watch: Famous Flying Scotsman which is expected to wow the Severn Valley crowds arrives in Kidderminster
Man accused stealing £300 worth of goods from Dudley shops
Over 600 speeding motorists caught in Staffordshire Police's day of action on rural roads
Every little helps - Walsall officers make arrests and advise Tesco staff in clampdown on shoplifters
Flood warnings in place until tonight in the Black Country as thunderstorm warning covers West Midlands
