'I'm just a normal guy from Wolverhampton' – Hairdresser to the stars Paul wants to inspire others from city
Entertainment|Apr 17
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.
Children not always safeguarded from harm at Dudley hospital's specialist emergency department, watchdog says
Brierley Hill|Apr 6
Smethwick road to receive £750,000 safety upgrade
Smethwick|Apr 6
Almost 25,000 homes empty in the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire, figures suggest
Wolverhampton|Apr 6
Man charged with murder after death of 'loving and caring' woman in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton|Apr 1
Two people treated for breathing difficulties after 'accidental mixing' of chemicals at Oldbury business
Oldbury|Apr 1
Holidaymakers heading to France for Easter urged to think ahead due to 'deeply frustrating' border issues in Dover
Transport|Apr 1
Post office branch to open in Great Barr after delays due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
Great Barr|Apr 1
Sandwell mayor joins Liberal Democrats after Labour deselection
Sandwell|Apr 1
Range of special events taking place to mark Thomas Land anniversary at Drayton Manor
Staffordshire|Apr 1
Attempted murder arrest after man shot in 'targeted attack' near Wolverhampton College campus
Crime|Mar 27
Former council leader and Dudley mayor de-selected by Tories ahead of election
Politics|Mar 27
Man suffers head injuries after being assaulted in West Bromwich as alleyway sealed off
Crime|Mar 27
Wolverhampton building society branch becomes collection point for food bank
Wolverhampton|Mar 27
Sites across Wolverhampton to be reviewed under partnership with specialists
Wolverhampton|Mar 27
Councillors in Wolverhampton asked to thank West Midlands Mayor for securing devolution deal
Wolverhampton|Mar 27
Bus company needs to improve 'punctuality and reliability' now strikes are over, West Midlands Mayor says
Transport|Mar 27
CCTV released to ID three men after damage caused and staff threatened at Walsall pub
Walsall|Mar 27
Man taken to hospital after stabbing near primary school
Birmingham|Mar 27
Rail replacement buses to replace trains between Birmingham and Lichfield over Easter
Lichfield|Mar 27
Man found guilty of murdering Dudley pensioner who lay undiscovered in his home for two days
Dudley|Mar 24
'Erratic' man armed with meat cleaver who spat at police during 23-hour stand-off is jailed
Crime|Mar 24
Man shot during 'targeted attack' on car near Wolverhampton College campus with nearby schools closed
Wolverhampton|Mar 24
Work and Pensions Secretary visits GP surgery in Halesowen to see success of work programme
Halesowen|Mar 24
Woman freed from her Sandwell home after van crashes into it
Rowley Regis|Mar 23
Each area of the Black Country earmarked for 'levelling up zones' to drive growth
Wolverhampton|Mar 23
Event to raise money for soldiers taking place at Wolverhampton's home of greyhound racing
Wolverhampton|Mar 23
Investigations under way after 'cyber attack' on Walsall hospital trust
Walsall|Mar 23
Arbitrators should be brought in if bus strike isn't resolved this week, mayor says
Wolverhampton|Mar 23
McDonald's drive-thru for Great Barr would bring 120 jobs if plans approved
Business|Mar 23
Almost quarter of pupils in region's state schools missed 10 per cent of lessons last year
Wolverhampton|Mar 23
Major pedestrianisation scheme in Wolverhampton delayed due to weather
Wolverhampton|Mar 23
MP praises school for bringing 'children, parents and local people together' with launch of community space
Dudley|Mar 22
Plans for wellbeing facility in Wolverhampton backed by councillors
Wolverhampton|Mar 22
Wolverhampton food store set to close next month with dozen jobs put at risk
Wolverhampton|Mar 22
Around £700,000 invested in 'youth buses' for Sandwell featuring smart TVs and VR
Education|Mar 22
