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.
Plans for almost £15m training facility for armed police to get under way in Staffordshire
Eligible people can book Covid-19 booster jab this week
Bus service between Darlaston and Willenhall being fully restored
Almost 800,000 dental treatments carried out in Black Country and Staffordshire
World Cup fans among increasing numbers at Covid pop-up vaccine clinics
Almost 3,000 animals abandoned in West Midlands and Staffordshire in a year
Soaring energy bills could lead to police officer cuts in the West Midlands, chiefs warn
On the brink: Pubs and brewers at risk of closure 'within months' as energy bills leap
Wolverhampton space opens for young people to develop their life skills
Cyclist who died after being hit by car described as 'one in a million' by family
Tettenhall road restrictions planned to combat 'inappropriate' parking and congestion
'Outrageous' decision to delay Black Country Plan scrutiny until 'after plans are backed'
Plea to people to have chimneys swept as people look for alternative amid soaring bills
Runners to descend on Wolverhampton city centre as half marathon returns
Appeal after spate of robberies in Walsall by group of teenagers
Shuttle service launched after loss of bus between two Walsall areas
WHSmith set to return to Wolverhampton city centre
Watchdog launches inquiry into Dudley charity's accounts
Dudley 'forgotten and neglected' over lack of permanent police leader, councillor says
Family and friends of four-year-old with cerebral palsy to take on Wolverhampton Half Marathon to fund physio
Exhibition featuring work from Black Country actor and artist to be held next week
Drayton Manor Resort calls on people to help name newborn Tapir
Bloxwich to Blackpool: Trainer to push Tommy, 10, in wheelchair to raise £10,000
Tragedies remain rare but more to be done, police chief says
Unexploded shell detonated after being discovered at Perton housing site
Conservative chairman 'delighted' to join campaign trail in Walsall
Campaigners visit Walsall railway station to protect over ticket office station proposals
Liz Truss's support for Metro extension 'very welcome', says West Midlands Mayor
Drought confirmed for West Midlands after higher than average temperatures
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with car near Walsall town centre
Camp Bestival curators 'over the moon' at response as almost 20,000 attend
Travellers moved on from Sandwell Asda site by council and police
Tents keeping police officers sheltered and warm at crime scenes
Government must commit to return to police pay negotiations, senior officer says
Firefighters tackle blaze at Wolverhampton factory
Ahoy! Pirate ship built on playground at Dudley primary school after area was closed off
