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.
'Skeleton service' of 90 buses ran during first day of West Midlands bus strike action, transport chiefs say
Council chiefs could spend £500k to defend legal position in Civic Halls dispute
Man accused of Walsall nightclub murder to enter plea next month
Robot used for very first time in surgical procedure at Dudley hospital
Free toothbrushes and toothpaste for Wolverhampton amid 'issues in accessing regular NHS dentist care'
Work on 70 acres of land at i54 under way to make it ready for new firms
Striking bus driver explains walkout saying colleagues are 'fed up' with treatment
West Midlands bus strikes to go ahead as drivers overwhelmingly reject new pay offer
Most-stolen cars in West Midlands revealed as thefts of one make sky-rocket
Firefighters tackle Walsall fire involving 'several tyres well alight'
Man charged with Walsall nightclub murder after fatal stabbing of 29-year-old
Bilston health facility scheme will bring 'major benefits' to town after huge cash boost
Construction firm appointed to build £8.1 million technical centre in Wolverhampton
More needs to be done to tackle nuisance off-road bikers despite welcomed measures, MP says
Almost 500,000 in region classed as being 'economically inactive', figures show
Appeal launched to track down missing teenager from Kidderminster
Man who stole 'postbox to heaven' from Cannock funeral directors praised for 'doing the right thing' by returning it
Birmingham woman locked up for 14 years over manslaughter of motorcyclist
Inspection finds 'compassionate and kind' ambulance staff but long delays still put patients at risk
Barriers installed at Dudley nature spot over off-road motorbikes nuisance
Dumping trees at side of road costs fly-tipper £1,800
Police appeal after woman racially abused waiting for bus in Walsall
£300,000 to be spent improving key route into Stafford town centre
Ballot signals the chance to get a look at Birmingham New Street's landmark rail box
Boy, 16, accused of murder lied in statement due to being 'scared' of what would happen, jury hears
MP meets with water chiefs after concerns over sewage in Wombourne stream
New photos show progress of Wolverhampton Metro extension
