Thomas Parkes
Deputy Chief Reporter
Deputy Chief Reporter at the Express & Star, based in Wolverhampton. Got a story? Get in touch at thomas.parkes@expressandstar.co.uk.
Man charged with murder after death of 'loving and caring' woman in Wolverhampton
Post office branch to open in Great Barr after delays due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
Range of special events taking place to mark Thomas Land anniversary at Drayton Manor
Sandwell mayor joins Liberal Democrats after Labour deselection
Holidaymakers heading to France for Easter urged to think ahead due to 'deeply frustrating' border issues in Dover
Two people treated for breathing difficulties after 'accidental mixing' of chemicals at Oldbury business
Former council leader and Dudley mayor de-selected by Tories ahead of election
Attempted murder arrest after man shot in 'targeted attack' near Wolverhampton College campus
Man suffers head injuries after being assaulted in West Bromwich as alleyway sealed off
Bus company needs to improve 'punctuality and reliability' now strikes are over, West Midlands Mayor says
Man taken to hospital after stabbing near primary school
Wolverhampton building society branch becomes collection point for food bank
Sites across Wolverhampton to be reviewed under partnership with specialists
CCTV released to ID three men after damage caused and staff threatened at Walsall pub
Rail replacement buses to replace trains between Birmingham and Lichfield over Easter
Councillors in Wolverhampton asked to thank West Midlands Mayor for securing devolution deal
Man found guilty of murdering Dudley pensioner who lay undiscovered in his home for two days
'Erratic' man armed with meat cleaver who spat at police during 23-hour stand-off is jailed
Work and Pensions Secretary visits GP surgery in Halesowen to see success of work programme
Man shot during 'targeted attack' on car near Wolverhampton College campus with nearby schools closed
Woman freed from her Sandwell home after van crashes into it
Each area of the Black Country earmarked for 'levelling up zones' to drive growth
Event to raise money for soldiers taking place at Wolverhampton's home of greyhound racing
Investigations under way after 'cyber attack' on Walsall hospital trust
McDonald's drive-thru for Great Barr would bring 120 jobs if plans approved
Arbitrators should be brought in if bus strike isn't resolved this week, mayor says
Almost quarter of pupils in region's state schools missed 10 per cent of lessons last year
Major pedestrianisation scheme in Wolverhampton delayed due to weather
MP praises school for bringing 'children, parents and local people together' with launch of community space
Wolverhampton food store set to close next month with dozen jobs put at risk
Plans for wellbeing facility in Wolverhampton backed by councillors
