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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.

April 17, 2023

'I'm just a normal guy' – hairdresser to the stars wants to inspire others

Business|Apr 17, 2023

April 2, 2023

Range of special events taking place to mark Thomas Land anniversary at Drayton Manor

Attractions|Apr 2, 2023

April 1, 2023

Holidaymakers heading to France for Easter urged to think ahead due to 'deeply frustrating' border issues in Dover

Transport|Apr 1, 2023

March 15, 2023

Inspection finds 'compassionate and kind' ambulance staff but long delays still put patients at risk

Health|Mar 15, 2023

March 9, 2023

Crime more than doubles in 'wild' West Midlands over decade

Crime|Mar 9, 2023

March 8, 2023

Ballot signals the chance to get a look at Birmingham New Street's landmark rail box

Transport|Mar 8, 2023

March 3, 2023

West Midlands rail passengers urged to double-check journeys as eight-month New Street project starts

Transport|Mar 3, 2023

March 2, 2023

Review: The King and I musical is something wonderful with inspired casting

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 2, 2023

Slip road on M6 to close as part of Walsall Junction 10 works

Transport|Mar 2, 2023

February 28, 2023

Staff at garden centre cafe left a 'little bit starstruck' after surprise visit from Keeley Hawes

Entertainment|Feb 28, 2023

February 27, 2023

Child abuse images surge by almost 150 per cent in five years, NSPCC figures show

Crime|Feb 27, 2023

February 26, 2023

Drivers warned of restrictions on the M6 as work carried out

Transport|Feb 26, 2023

February 24, 2023

University's new interim vice-chancellor says more needs to be done to look after students and staff

Education|Feb 24, 2023

February 22, 2023

Teenager guilty of killing 15-year-old in pre-arranged fight by Wolverhampton canal

Crime|Feb 22, 2023

Telford man who trespassed on railway and gave 'racially aggravated' abuse gets huge fine

Crime|Feb 22, 2023

February 15, 2023

Permanent flood barriers for Bewdley rubber-stamped by council chiefs

Environment|Feb 15, 2023

'Eerie' ride to launch at Alton Towers with visitors challenged to be 'brave enough' to try it

Attractions|Feb 15, 2023

February 9, 2023

Firefighters achieve increased pay offer after 'massive vote' for strike action, union chief says

Cost of living|Feb 9, 2023

'Street by street': Firefighter from Telford tells of Turkey earthquake search and rescue operation

Telford|Feb 9, 2023

February 2, 2023

Telford Tigers youngster hopes to follow ice hockey dream despite rare condition

Health|Feb 2, 2023

February 1, 2023

Trains grind to a virtual halt in Shropshire with all firms but one hit by strikes

Transport|Feb 1, 2023

January 18, 2023

Boris Johnson could be invited back to Bewdley to open up permanent flood defences

Flooding|Jan 18, 2023

January 10, 2023

Texting driver who caused his train to derail and crash into another handed suspended sentence

Crime|Jan 10, 2023

January 9, 2023

Closing early to save on costs when there are no bookings is 'common sense' says pub landlord

Business|Jan 9, 2023

January 7, 2023

Football club retires number of Cody Fisher who died at nightclub on Boxing Day

Crime|Jan 7, 2023

January 3, 2023

Calls to 111 sky-rocket in the West Midlands by almost 80 per cent as emergency calls fall

Health|Jan 3, 2023

December 29, 2022

Third man arrested on suspicion of murdering footballer Cody Fisher in Birmingham

Crime|Dec 29, 2022

December 28, 2022

Man seriously injured after car and motorbike crash near West Midland Safari Park

Cleobury Mortimer|Dec 28, 2022

December 26, 2022

Retired look at part-time work to make ends meet

Cost of living|Dec 26, 2022

December 19, 2022

Man arrested on suspicion of malicious communications over Babbs Mill Lake tragedy

News|Dec 19, 2022

M6 reopen after 'serious collision' between lorry and motorbike

Transport|Dec 19, 2022

December 16, 2022

Peter Kay ready for return to Birmingham stage this weekend at sell-out show

News|Dec 16, 2022

December 13, 2022

People with dementia face being 'stranded in their own homes' due to rising costs

Cost of living|Dec 13, 2022

December 6, 2022

Comedian Bobby Davro gets engaged to daughter of Ironbridge-born Wolves legend

Ironbridge|Dec 6, 2022

November 27, 2022

Water usage warning remains despite heavy rain as dramatic reservoir level changes revealed

Environment|Nov 27, 2022

November 25, 2022

Cancer patient’s Wrekin climb in aid of nursing staff who cared for her

Health|Nov 25, 2022

November 21, 2022

Investigation launched after lasers shone at aircraft at Birmingham Airport

Crime|Nov 21, 2022

November 20, 2022

Roads closed near Wolverhampton after crash in Albrighton

Shifnal|Nov 20, 2022

Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 in cash over David Beckham ultimatum

UK News|Nov 20, 2022

November 19, 2022

Police patrols stepped up for World Cup amid concerns over anti-social behaviour

Crime|Nov 19, 2022

November 18, 2022

NHS surgeon first in UK to perform an operation after becoming paralysed in freak accident

Health|Nov 18, 2022

November 17, 2022

Second act named to perform at Wolverhampton's revamped Civic Hall

Music|Nov 17, 2022

November 16, 2022

Hundreds of Shropshire firefighters to vote over strike action after pay offer rejected

Politics|Nov 16, 2022

People in the Midlands urged to take part in 'antibiotic amnesty'

Health|Nov 16, 2022

November 14, 2022

Canal lock is closed off after car falls in

Transport|Nov 14, 2022

November 7, 2022

Shropshire firm chosen to lead on Stafford's £1.4 million Market Square overhaul

Business|Nov 7, 2022

November 3, 2022

Man charged with murdering woman whose body was found in layby appears in court

Crime|Nov 3, 2022

November 1, 2022

Man charged with murder a year on from woman being discovered in Perton lay-by

Crime|Nov 1, 2022

Paramedic who asked patient to send photos after 999 call handed caution order

Health|Nov 1, 2022

October 31, 2022

Birmingham New Street reopens after evacuation over 'suspicious item'

Transport|Oct 31, 2022