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.
Liam Byrne under investigation by parliamentary watchdog after claims he used money for mayoral campaign
Further 22 Covid-19 deaths recorded in hospitals across the region
Fears for region's workforce as tens of thousands remain on furlough
MADE Festival moves to September after 'challenging' discussions
Tettenhall Pool opens to the public for first time in two years
Further four coronavirus deaths recorded in region
Two people from Black Country set to appear in court over money laundering offences
Hundreds of people trespassing on railway lines for shortcuts or retrieving dropped phones
Man fighting for his life after fatal crash following police chase
Young friends helping each other in fight against cancer
Thug who attacked litter warden will not have sentence extended
Government's Covid messaging 'lacked clarity' and was 'difficult to understand'
MP veteran calls for military changes after inquiry reveals bullying and harassment
Commonwealth Games could lead to 1,000 new jobs in 'once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Two more coronavirus deaths recorded in hospitals across the region
Police warning after spate of caravan thefts across Staffordshire
Rare and precious sapphire ring breaks record at exciting Birmingham auction
University of Wolverhampton vice-chancellor appointed to Government role
Walsall councillor suspended by the Labour Party
CCTV images release after car key burglary in Wolverhampton
New police appeal after two officers attacked at West Bromwich shopping centre
Three million jabs given in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire
New NHS centres plan for non-emergencies
Armed police called out to almost 3,000 incidents in 12 months
'Use 111' warning as 999 ambulance calls rocket across the region
Mayors join forces on homelessness pilot scheme
Leaders celebrate Commonwealth Games being one year away
Health chiefs’ stark warning despite slowdown in cases
Cricket legend to join book chat
Lord Bilston Big Challenge smashes £25,000 target
Illegal tobacco stash lands Wolverhampton shop boss in court
Flash floods cause disruption as heavy rain falls across the West Midlands
Man from West Midlands dies after falling from Snowdon ridge
Further 14 coronavirus deaths recorded in hospitals across the region
'More needs to be done for those with brain tumours' says father with incurable cancer
Primary school in Black Country wins High Court fight against becoming academy
Men charged with attempted murder of police officers remanded in custody
Family-fun day held at rugby club in Dudley to raise awareness of mental health support on offer
Staff from Wolverhampton law firm spruce up gardens at Compton Care's Compton Hall
