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Rob Smith

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Digital Content Editor covering the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Judge's words for killer who refused to leave his cell and face justice for Christmas murder

Judge's words for killer who refused to leave his cell and face justice for Christmas murder

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Murderer who killed woman on Christmas Day after she invited him into her home gets life sentence

Murderer who killed woman on Christmas Day after she invited him into her home gets life sentence

September 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drone photos of Wolverhampton commercial units gutted by fire show extent of damage

Drone photos of Wolverhampton commercial units gutted by fire show extent of damage

September 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Woman who drove through town centre while four times drink drive limit avoids jail

Woman who drove through town centre while four times drink drive limit avoids jail

August 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man smashed £12,000 hotel windows after five nights on the street 'to get authorities' attention'

Man smashed £12,000 hotel windows after five nights on the street 'to get authorities' attention'

August 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Firefighter recalls tackling Crooked House blaze - and how lane to iconic pub was blocked

Firefighter recalls tackling Crooked House blaze - and how lane to iconic pub was blocked

August 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crooked House fire: Police appeal for information on fire that gutted iconic pub

Crooked House fire: Police appeal for information on fire that gutted iconic pub

June 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Balaclava robber ambushed security guard and took cash box holding £13,000

Jailed: Balaclava robber ambushed security guard and took cash box holding £13,000

June 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Fraudster took thousands from vulnerable families then left their homes uninhabitable

Jailed: Fraudster took thousands from vulnerable families then left their homes uninhabitable

April 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: When a grand old Wolverhampton bus took a 140-mile Easter Monday day trip to Wales

When a grand old Wolverhampton bus took a 140-mile Easter Monday day trip to Wales

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pub chef who punched his boss six times in smoking shelter after work row escalated avoids jail

Pub chef who punched his boss six times in smoking shelter after work row escalated avoids jail

March 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton woman, 72, who threatened to kill her husband in front of police avoids jail

Wolverhampton woman, 72, who threatened to kill her husband in front of police avoids jail

March 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Four banned from keeping animals for life after horses found in 'woeful' neglect

Four banned from keeping animals for life after horses found in 'woeful' neglect

March 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: An original Wolverhampton Teddy Boy sheds light on mysterious photo and beautiful waistcoat

An original Wolverhampton Teddy Boy sheds light on mysterious photo and beautiful waistcoat

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire stalker admits tying dead rabbit to gate outside home of victims

Staffordshire stalker admits tying dead rabbit to gate outside home of victims

February 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Walsall woman handed driving ban after being caught speeding five times on the same road

Walsall woman handed driving ban after being caught speeding five times on the same road

February 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man receiving disability benefits while working three jobs was overpaid £14,000

Man receiving disability benefits while working three jobs was overpaid £14,000

February 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Face of County Lines drug dealer who was caught in police raid asleep at home

Face of County Lines drug dealer who was caught in police raid asleep at home

February 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Seven stunning sunset scenes snapped by Express & Star followers

Seven stunning sunset scenes snapped by Express & Star followers

January 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man smashed car window when he saw ex-wife - sending glass flying over children inside

Man smashed car window when he saw ex-wife - sending glass flying over children inside

January 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stargazing in February: Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Green Comet plus a Super Moon

Stargazing in February: Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Green Comet plus a Super Moon

January 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Just Stop Oil protesters who sat on lorry acquitted over depot protest after land argument

Just Stop Oil protesters who sat on lorry acquitted over depot protest after land argument

January 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Women stood on fuel tanker and brought oil depot to standstill in eco protest, court told

Women stood on fuel tanker and brought oil depot to standstill in eco protest, court told

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Black Country man due in crown court charged with murder of 'loving father'

Black Country man due in crown court charged with murder of 'loving father'

Supporting image for story: Housebound Sandwell woman left waiting more than a year for suitable property

Housebound Sandwell woman left waiting more than a year for suitable property

October 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: He's done it! Wolves fan's incredible 126-mile trek from Wolverhampton to Chelsea raises £112,000

He's done it! Wolves fan's incredible 126-mile trek from Wolverhampton to Chelsea raises £112,000

August 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Fire crews remain at site of huge West Bromwich fire that saw black smoke pour into sky

Fire crews remain at site of huge West Bromwich fire that saw black smoke pour into sky

July 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man killed and four injured after car hits railings on busy road

Man killed and four injured after car hits railings on busy road

June 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Woman found dead and man seriously injured in Birmingham gas explosion

Woman found dead and man seriously injured in Birmingham gas explosion

February 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man charged with causing death of highways worker who was hit while working on M6

Man charged with causing death of highways worker who was hit while working on M6

February 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: A41 crash that left mother and 11-month-old daughter dead 'was murder'

A41 crash that left mother and 11-month-old daughter dead 'was murder'

December 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Running club's festive tradition returns after flood and Covid disruption

Running club's festive tradition returns after flood and Covid disruption

November 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Police apologise to man arrested in turban incident, acknowledging 'outrage'

Police apologise to man arrested in turban incident, acknowledging 'outrage'

September 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: SnowDome to remain closed for investigation into death of 12-year-old

SnowDome to remain closed for investigation into death of 12-year-old

August 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Woman, 51, reported missing to Staffordshire Police

Woman, 51, reported missing to Staffordshire Police

August 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tribute to police officer and son found dead

Tribute to police officer and son found dead

Supporting image for story: Six dogs dead in Bilston house fire

Six dogs dead in Bilston house fire

August 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Teenager arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire kills man and dog

Teenager arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire kills man and dog

Supporting image for story: Fatal house fire started in lounge as fire service explains likely cause

Fatal house fire started in lounge as fire service explains likely cause

July 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Stalker police officer sent riot van to woman's home after she ended affair

Stalker police officer sent riot van to woman's home after she ended affair

June 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Defib charity sees massive spike in requests after Eriksen collapse

Defib charity sees massive spike in requests after Eriksen collapse

June 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Long M6 delays through Black Country after crash involving multiple lorries

Long M6 delays through Black Country after crash involving multiple lorries

May 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two arrested as thousands of pounds worth of drugs found in Tipton police raid

Two arrested as thousands of pounds worth of drugs found in Tipton police raid

Supporting image for story: Machete, shotgun ammo and cannabis seized from driver in Dudley

Machete, shotgun ammo and cannabis seized from driver in Dudley

May 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Keelan Wilson murderer given additional sentence over heroin and cocaine charges

Keelan Wilson murderer given additional sentence over heroin and cocaine charges

May 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: HS2: Rail project slated for traffic and environment disruption in new consultation report

HS2: Rail project slated for traffic and environment disruption in new consultation report

Supporting image for story: Nursery celebrates third successive 'oustanding' rating ahead of major move

Nursery celebrates third successive 'oustanding' rating ahead of major move

May 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two escape with minor injuries in three-car M54 crash

Two escape with minor injuries in three-car M54 crash

May 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Woman denies helping smuggle drugs and phones into Stoke Heath prison

Woman denies helping smuggle drugs and phones into Stoke Heath prison

May 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Still time to join Wrekin cycle challenge for Compton Care

Still time to join Wrekin cycle challenge for Compton Care

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