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Peter Madeley

Political Editor for the Express & Star. Responsible for local and national political stories, opinion, comment and analysis.

July 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Long overdue' £3 million Wednesfield High Street improvement scheme to start this year

'Long overdue' £3 million Wednesfield High Street improvement scheme to start this year

July 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid in Parliament to Wolverhampton Council leader

Tributes paid in Parliament to Wolverhampton Council leader

July 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukraine-based tattoo parlour to open first UK studio in Wolverhampton

Ukraine-based tattoo parlour to open first UK studio in Wolverhampton

July 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley's Tory council leader slams Labour 'lowlife' over move to oust him

Dudley's Tory council leader slams Labour 'lowlife' over move to oust him

Supporting image for story: Call for judicial review to block Stafford asylum seeker plans

Call for judicial review to block Stafford asylum seeker plans

Supporting image for story: Potential site and funding identified for new Dudley Town FC ground

Potential site and funding identified for new Dudley Town FC ground

Supporting image for story: 'Delayed delivery and broken promises' – Labour to consider move away from tram travel

'Delayed delivery and broken promises' – Labour to consider move away from tram travel

July 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police review puts forward 18 recommendations over Ryan Passey killing probe

Police review puts forward 18 recommendations over Ryan Passey killing probe

Supporting image for story: Could the impending suspension of Staffordshire MP Chris Pincher lead to a by-election in Walsall?

Could the impending suspension of Staffordshire MP Chris Pincher lead to a by-election in Walsall?

July 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: More than 100 objections to 'unwanted' Dudley housing scheme

More than 100 objections to 'unwanted' Dudley housing scheme

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Final call for £350,000 grant scheme for Wolverhampton traders hit by controversial roadworks

Final call for £350,000 grant scheme for Wolverhampton traders hit by controversial roadworks

June 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Customers have 'not returned' to revamped Victoria Street, traders say

Customers have 'not returned' to revamped Victoria Street, traders say

June 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Police boss in plea to keep his job amid 'cynical power grab' claims

Police boss in plea to keep his job amid 'cynical power grab' claims

June 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: £50m Wolverhampton learning quarter plans for former nightclub site hits delays

£50m Wolverhampton learning quarter plans for former nightclub site hits delays

June 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Age UK announces day centre plans for mobile home park

Age UK announces day centre plans for mobile home park

June 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Taxpayers foot £12,000 bill after break-in at Wolverhampton traveller transit site

Taxpayers foot £12,000 bill after break-in at Wolverhampton traveller transit site

Supporting image for story: Free virtual funding workshop for charities in Walsall North

Free virtual funding workshop for charities in Walsall North

Supporting image for story: 'Petulant and harsh' Boris sanctions stopped me backing Partygate report, says MP

'Petulant and harsh' Boris sanctions stopped me backing Partygate report, says MP

June 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Bring them home': Campaign launched to bring Dudley Town FC back to the borough

'Bring them home': Campaign launched to bring Dudley Town FC back to the borough

Supporting image for story: Talks to save Dudley libraries heading in 'positive direction', says MP

Talks to save Dudley libraries heading in 'positive direction', says MP

Supporting image for story: Boris Johnson gets unlikely ally in opposition to 'deranged' Partygate report

Boris Johnson gets unlikely ally in opposition to 'deranged' Partygate report

June 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Eddie Hughes become first 'displaced' MP to find new home

Eddie Hughes become first 'displaced' MP to find new home

Supporting image for story: Land bids submitted for Cannock regeneration plans

Land bids submitted for Cannock regeneration plans

June 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Show some empathy!' Residents urge council and Severn Trent to take action over flood damaged homes

'Show some empathy!' Residents urge council and Severn Trent to take action over flood damaged homes

June 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: MP reveals biggest fear after Barclays closure announced

MP reveals biggest fear after Barclays closure announced

June 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Time to move on!': Region's MPs give verdict on Boris Johnson's ‘repeated contempts’ of Parliament

'Time to move on!': Region's MPs give verdict on Boris Johnson's ‘repeated contempts’ of Parliament

June 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Another West Midlands Metro scheme busts budget as depot costs pass £55 million

Another West Midlands Metro scheme busts budget as depot costs pass £55 million

Supporting image for story: Dudley MP brands Home Office a 'disgrace' after thousands of Albanians claim asylum in UK

Dudley MP brands Home Office a 'disgrace' after thousands of Albanians claim asylum in UK

Supporting image for story: Dudley taxpayers to stump up part of £30 million shortfall for one Metro stop

Dudley taxpayers to stump up part of £30 million shortfall for one Metro stop

June 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley could get an ice hockey team as deal for 3,000-capacity rink moves closer

Dudley could get an ice hockey team as deal for 3,000-capacity rink moves closer

Supporting image for story: Lye regeneration plans presented to ministers in funding bid

Lye regeneration plans presented to ministers in funding bid

Supporting image for story: Michael Fabricant MP – knighthood is honour for whole of Lichfield

Michael Fabricant MP – knighthood is honour for whole of Lichfield

June 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: German Doner Kebab to create 35 jobs at new Wolverhampton restaurant

German Doner Kebab to create 35 jobs at new Wolverhampton restaurant

Supporting image for story: Mayor names new super council 'top team' in wake of latest devolution deal

Mayor names new super council 'top team' in wake of latest devolution deal

Supporting image for story: New cue shop to offer free snooker sessions in battle to fight loneliness

New cue shop to offer free snooker sessions in battle to fight loneliness

June 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Labour candidate named for key West Bromwich target seat

Labour candidate named for key West Bromwich target seat

Supporting image for story: New expansion plans unveiled for Dudley schools following scathing report

New expansion plans unveiled for Dudley schools following scathing report

June 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cost of Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension rockets to £650 million

Cost of Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension rockets to £650 million

June 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Walsall home demolition order decision appealed to Planning Inspectorate

Walsall home demolition order decision appealed to Planning Inspectorate

June 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley to Brierley Hill Metro link final leg hits cash shortfall

Dudley to Brierley Hill Metro link final leg hits cash shortfall

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police chief refuses to apologise for force's past amid 'homophobic witch hunt' claims

West Midlands Police chief refuses to apologise for force's past amid 'homophobic witch hunt' claims

Supporting image for story: Travellers banned from Dudley after tour of borough beauty spots

Travellers banned from Dudley after tour of borough beauty spots

Supporting image for story: Tory MPs are planning moves to new seats – but where will they end up?

Tory MPs are planning moves to new seats – but where will they end up?

Supporting image for story: Potential Labour candidates for key Wolverhampton target seat in limbo as selection delayed

Potential Labour candidates for key Wolverhampton target seat in limbo as selection delayed

June 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton councillor suspended by Labour Party pending an investigation

Wolverhampton councillor suspended by Labour Party pending an investigation

June 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'We will miss our number 9': Tributes paid as talented Wolverhampton footballer dies aged 15

'We will miss our number 9': Tributes paid as talented Wolverhampton footballer dies aged 15

May 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: HS2 scraps 'ludicrous' juggernauts plan for Staffordshire country lane

HS2 scraps 'ludicrous' juggernauts plan for Staffordshire country lane

May 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Negotiations 'ongoing' over West Midlands gigafactory despite Tata blow, says Mayor

Negotiations 'ongoing' over West Midlands gigafactory despite Tata blow, says Mayor

May 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Landmark Dudley pub reduced to rubble after bulldozers move in

Landmark Dudley pub reduced to rubble after bulldozers move in

May 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Online safety lessons learnt in Google visit to school

Online safety lessons learnt in Google visit to school