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Tom Oakley

Trainee Multi-Media Journalist

Express & Star reporter responsible for covering Walsall and Staffordshire. Got a story? Email tom.oakley@expressandstar.co.uk or call 01902 319482.

May 4, 2020

Staffordshire worker stuck on cruise ship says authorities have ‘forgotten’ him

News|May 4, 2020

September 28, 2018

Two arrested in police dawn raids over £250k burglaries investigation

Crime|Sep 28, 2018

September 26, 2018

Teenager died in horror crash after driving at more than 80mph

Dudley|Sep 26, 2018

Former Wolves players to score hole in one at annual golf day

Wolves|Sep 26, 2018

September 24, 2018

Rush hour delays after Wolverhampton crashes

Wolverhampton|Sep 24, 2018

September 22, 2018

Gavin Williamson steps up fight against West Midlands Interchange

Politics|Sep 22, 2018

Drivers alerted to overnight closure on the M6

Transport|Sep 22, 2018

Meeting held with police over Cannock crime rise

Crime|Sep 22, 2018

September 19, 2018

'We robbed you': Thieves leave message after ransacking charity shop for the blind

Crime|Sep 19, 2018

Appeal to catch Cannock moped thieves

Crime|Sep 19, 2018

Mourners line the streets to say goodbye to war hero George - gallery

Rugeley|Sep 19, 2018

September 14, 2018

Rare plates of tragic Black Country racing driver up for auction

Smethwick|Sep 14, 2018

September 13, 2018

Jobs up for grabs as £7.8 million Travelodge takes shape in Walsall

Walsall|Sep 13, 2018

September 12, 2018

Find out how Dudley's Terry fared in Bake Off's bread week

Dudley entertainment|Sep 12, 2018

Young fan to meet Walsall defender after being turned down for 'fire-risk flag'

Walsall|Sep 12, 2018

September 11, 2018

'It’s not even a shock now': Residents speak out against violence after Bilston murder

Crime|Sep 11, 2018

September 9, 2018

Wolves' Ryan Bennett has wheels stolen off his £60k BMW

Crime|Sep 9, 2018

Sir Bobby Charlton pens letter to 'influential' Wolves legend Kenny Hibbitt

Wolves|Sep 9, 2018

Heritage sites open their doors in Dudley

Dudley entertainment|Sep 9, 2018

September 8, 2018

Major plans revealed for new Cannock Chase crematorium

Property|Sep 8, 2018

Plans for new health centre in Burntwood unveiled

Property|Sep 8, 2018

September 6, 2018

Staffordshire grass fires rise as yobs run riot

Staffordshire|Sep 6, 2018

September 5, 2018

M6 closed for four hours as police negotiate with man on bridge

Great Barr|Sep 5, 2018

Great British Bake Off: Dudley's Terry narrowly survives cake week

Showbiz|Sep 5, 2018

September 4, 2018

Aldridge's Wyevale Garden Centre closing within months after sale agreed

Aldridge|Sep 4, 2018

Wolves and West Brom fans honour ‘gentle giant’ after sudden death

Cradley|Sep 4, 2018

August 31, 2018

Black Country Terry survives first week of Bake Off

Dudley entertainment|Aug 31, 2018

August 30, 2018

£2.5 million cannabis found in huge Brownhills drugs bust

Crime|Aug 30, 2018

Free skips plan to halt soaring £400k fly-tipping problem in Walsall

Walsall|Aug 30, 2018

Walsall Tennis Club forced to move after 106 years amid homes plan

Walsall|Aug 30, 2018

August 29, 2018

Danger warning as thousands of fake Squishies seized in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton|Aug 29, 2018

August 28, 2018

Birthing cap to be relaxed at Walsall Manor Hospital

Health|Aug 28, 2018

August 24, 2018

Mother’s vow three years after son Carl Tindall killed

Crime|Aug 24, 2018

Lights, camera, Nuno: Wolves boss takes squad on city-centre cinema trip

Wolverhampton entertainment|Aug 24, 2018

Philip’s Pride in rainbow scoop ahead of Walsall celebrations

Walsall entertainment|Aug 24, 2018

August 21, 2018

Animal lovers descend on Stafford pet show - with pictures and video

Attractions|Aug 21, 2018

August 20, 2018

Cannock Chase Leisure Centre set for £1 million revamp

Cannock Chase|Aug 20, 2018

Costumes and conflict: Cannock Chase Military History Weekend - in pictures

Staffordshire entertainment|Aug 20, 2018

Q in the Park gets Pulses going in Stafford - GALLERY

Staffordshire entertainment|Aug 20, 2018

August 19, 2018

WATCH: Kingswinford Charity Truck Convoy rolls through the Black Country

Kingswinford|Aug 19, 2018

August 18, 2018

Council boss hits out at MP over cost of A-boards in Cannock

Cannock Chase|Aug 18, 2018

August 16, 2018

Staffordshire University staff strike over pensions

Education|Aug 16, 2018

August 15, 2018

Chinese band pens song to Nuno's Wolves

Wolves|Aug 15, 2018

August 14, 2018

Summer Stafford Hospital A&E demand rises by 40pc

Health|Aug 14, 2018

Wolves ay we...say Chinese rockers heralding Far East revolution

Wolves|Aug 14, 2018

August 13, 2018

Aerial shots show progress of Cannock's mammoth new designer village

Cannock|Aug 13, 2018

August 10, 2018

Wolves footballer leads call for city half marathon volunteers

Wolverhampton|Aug 10, 2018

August 9, 2018

Great Big Thank You Awards: Time to nominate your unsung heroes

The Great Big Thank You Awards|Aug 9, 2018

August 8, 2018

JAILED: Knifeman 'Biggsy' stabbed man at pub on Christmas morning

Crime|Aug 8, 2018

August 6, 2018

Rugeley school ransacked days after summer holidays begin

Crime|Aug 6, 2018