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.
Face coverings 'mandatory' in Wolverhampton Council-licensed cabs
Two tips in Walsall set to open up for seven days with 'enhanced services'
MPs urge businesses to seize opportunities to ensure West Midlands emerges 'stronger than ever' from lockdown
Unemployment claims rise significantly in Wolverhampton
Wolves fan celebrates after winning signed shirt in auction to help Grand Theatre
Crews tackle fire at derelict factory in Tipton
Nine more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country and Staffordshire
Tourism chief calls on people to help sector bounce back from coronavirus on visit to Staffordshire
Cancer patients could use Covid-19 hospital
Police plea to parents after teenagers travel to Rugeley
Call to be 'vigilant' over rise in catalytic converter thefts in Staffordshire
Investigation under way after two paramedics stabbed during 999 call out
Charity shop thanks customers after successful opening of new store
'We're back and we're overjoyed': Customers raise a glass to toast pubs reopening
Compton Care to put colourful gardens on display virtually
Hospitality businesses 'must remain vigilant' after reopening
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as injured man escapes through window
Police chief welcomes pubs reopening as way to combat illegal gatherings
First World War site in France examined by Staffordshire University researches
'Crumbling' bridge which spans West Midlands Metro tracks to be removed
Tourism leaders urge West Midlands businesses to sign up to VisitEngland scheme
Compton Care shops set to reopen after charity was 'significantly' hit by pandemic
Wolverhampton man assaulted in Mercedes test drive theft bid
Second giant oxygen tank travelling through Staffordshire
Black Country drug dealer ordered to repay £146,000
Campaigners delighted as Streetly phone box removal called off
Police appeal to find missing Smethwick woman
