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.
Pensioner charged after siege on Bloxwich street involving armed officers
Massive fire at disused Wednesbury gym 'started deliberately'
Man seriously injured in Wolverhampton shooting
Woman who died after falling in Stourport canal not yet identified
Anti-vax graffiti condemned by councillor after appearing near Wolverhampton park
Prime Minister Boris Johnson should get 'back in his office' and tackle soaring inflation, MP says
First-of-its-kind internship launches in Wolverhampton to help disabled people enter world of event management
Penkridge railway workers have 'lucky escape' avoiding oncoming train with less than a second to spare
Cannock man pleads guilty over altercation which saw teenage boy stabbed
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic launches at Wolves' home
Calls for sexual consent training so EFL clubs can 'lead the way' in teaching players 'how to treat women'
Dudley Zoo fires back after being compared to post-apocalyptic zombie video game by reviewer
NHS staff in the West Midlands hailed for tackling backlogs
Birmingham Commonwealth Games the 'best attended' UK games ever, say organisers
More than eight in 10 dental practices not accepting new patients, figures show
Man charged with carrying imitation firearm after incident at Smethwick railway station
Region is braced for heatwave as people warned to take care
Rail passengers brace for disruption as drivers prepare to strike in pay row
New 'largest of its kind' drainage system installed under M5 at Oldbury
Shortlist of cities vying to host Eurovision 2023 to be revealed on Friday
Black Country superstars confirmed to perform at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Crowds of people turn out to see vintage vehicles at Severn Valley Railway stations
Boy, 15, arrested after 'serious disorder' in the West Midlands
Man left with head injuries after assault in Lye High Street
Family of young dad killed in attack outside pub complete memorial walk
Almost 3,000 turn out for family-fun day in Bloxwich
Barrier at Sandwell community centre causing problems
Cannock convenience store can keep air conditioning units installed without permission
Extra police patrols at Wolverhampton bus station due to rise in youth violence
Stafford man 'intent on criminality' jailed over drug, driving and firearm offences
Birmingham now bookies' favourite to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest
Stafford man jailed after £30,000 of cannabis discovered due to house fire
