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.
Footprints spotted on ice at Great Barr nature reserve days after Solihull tragedy
Extra £25 million cost facing council chiefs due to soaring inflation
Bus services across Black Country could be 'severely affected' if strikes go ahead, union says
MP calls for Walsall's Bescot Stadium railway station to be made more accessible
University chiefs welcome almost £6m boost for Walsall campus
Proposed law will 'vindicate' decision to exit the Black Country Plan, Dudley's leader says
Charity song featuring voice of Slade's Noddy Holder to be released this week
New theatre lands £495,000 boost to bring space to life
People with dementia face being 'stranded in their own homes' due to rising costs
Football matches on council pitches in Sandwell cancelled due to icy conditions
Up to 100 jobs could be created through care home plans for car park in Cannock
Free parking at council-run sites in Sandwell over two pre-Christmas weekends
School closes for deep-clean after students show signs of scarlet fever
Oldbury woman conned out of more than £50,000 over 30 years warns others to be aware of scammers
Leaders across the political divide show support for 'Orange Wolverhampton' campaign
More than £4.5 million to be used to back businesses and regeneration in Stafford amid other projects
Comedian Bobby Davro gets engaged to daughter of Wolves legend
Family pay tribute to 'caring, kind and generous' man who died in Stafford
Free cafe to help Dudley folk struggling with cost of living
Plea for winter clothing to be donated to Black Country charity
