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James Vukmirovic

Senior Reporter

Senior Reporter at the Express & Star. Contact me at james.vukmirovic@mnamedia.co.uk.

March 30, 2025

Eccleshall pub full of character and made great due to the quality of the food and warm welcome

March 29, 2025

Fancy a culinary day out? We take a look at some of the best food and drink festivals across the West Midlands in months to come

I visited two of my favourite restaurants in the Black Country - this is why they're amazing

March 28, 2025

Where are the best places across the West Midlands to take Mum for lunch on Mother's Day? We look at some of the top places

Wolves fans share memories and tributes to legendary striker Bully as he gets ready to celebrate 60

March 27, 2025

New Compton Care ambassador honoured for work in memory of late Bilston MP

Welcoming Wolverhampton school with family feel rated Good by Ofsted

Oswestry brewery which started as a hobby and has become a life for husband and wife team

March 26, 2025

Staffordshire Police road crime team kept busy with five cars taken off road after being stopped on M6

West Bromwich man faces string of charges following reported handbag robberies

Man left critically injured following road collision in Kidderminster

Share your memories of Wolverhampton College campus before closure

Substantial funding secured towards new Heath Town heat network

March 25, 2025

Ex-glamour model Katie Price set to join Rainbow favourites in panto in Cannock

Safari Park and heritage railway among Wyre Forest attractions acknowledged in Worcestershire Tourism Awards

Former boxer from Stourbridge jailed following arrest for drug offences

'We might have to close while the work is going on' - Willenhall business owners fear fall in customer numbers and disruption caused by train station works

March 24, 2025

Britain's oldest truck shop gets a makeover and fan favourites are back on the menu

Landmark success of World Cup held across West Midlands celebrated on World Kabaddi Day

Historic Staffordshire pub closes doors ahead of extensive refurbishment

Residents invited to have say over £10 million upgrades to Cannock Chase

Tourism award and tourism week celebrated as West Midlands MPs group given tour of National Memorial Arboretum

'I learned my trade in the Black Country and love it' - Birmingham comedy legend Jasper Carrott reflects on the area that made him after turning 80

March 23, 2025

I visited the Staffordshire town named one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times and discovered a wonderful community

Shifnal pub which has risen from the ashes to provide new look, comfortable and friendly place to drink

March 22, 2025

First day in new whisky attraction home a success for West Midlands Distillery

March 21, 2025

Appeal launched to ask for public help finding missing Dudley teenager

Appeal launched to find person responsible for car theft in Walsall

County Lines day of action sees arrests and thousands of pounds of drugs seized across West Midlands

Attractions from across Staffordshire acknowledged at glittering awards night

Wolverhampton 10K: Road closures, route, charities and everything you need to know as thousands take part in the huge running event

‘We thought we’d be shut for two weeks – we never realised how bad it would be’: How Covid shook West Midlands pubs and cafes to the core

March 20, 2025

Police and Crime Commissioner talks of ‘deep and inexcusable unfairness’ in offer numbers after applying for 150 new police officers in West Midlands

Stafford Half Marathon: Route and road closures and everything you need to know

Wolverine kits born in the Black Country in first for Dudley Zoo

West Midlands Distillery set to make history with first single malt whisky and new Waterfront destination

Shropshire brewery which has survived and thrived to provide fresh, cold and refreshing beers brewed with craftmanship and care

No expense spared for Kingswinford Indian restaurant after refurbishment offers five-star dining experience for customers

Wolverhampton domestic abuse charity boosted by generous funding from Freemasons

March 19, 2025

New Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate cafe set to open in Birmingham

Visitor economy champions from across West Midlands recognised and celebrated at awards evening

'My wife and kids were all vomiting' - Smethwick residents describe sickness as homes remain closed off days after suspected carbon monoxide incident

March 18, 2025

I delved under Shrewsbury to taste genuine Mexican street food and enjoy a warm welcome

What are the top attractions in Staffordshire? We list 10 of the county's must-visit sites

March 17, 2025

Tracks to Trees as new bus service links National Memorial Arboretum to rail network

Shoppers have chance to win prizes as Golden Ticket giveaway takes place at Stafford stores

Birmingham Airport passengers feeling pinch as new stats show how long average delays are between planned and actual take-off

Toy fair brings cheers and nostalgia to Walsall community centre

Wolverhampton club happy to be a place for people of all creeds to celebrate St Patrick's Day

How delayed are rush hour rail services in the West Midlands? We take a look at how much each service is delayed during the busiest times of the day