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Lauren Hill

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Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

March 29, 2025

Major West Midlands railway station is UK's worst for pickpocketing outside London - how to keep your belongings safe

News|10 hours ago

March 28, 2025

Five men charged after a number of savage weapons found and police officer assaulted

Girl, 12, left with 'potentially serious' injuries after being hit by a car near Dudley Co-op

Road closures for works on key Black Country routes as buses are diverted

March 26, 2025

'It's a loss to all of us' - Locals' dismay as Great Barr Morrisons set to close

We visited the Black Country town of Bilston and discovered a community that cares and so much more

'We're not being listened to' - Unhappy teaching staff protest against academy plans at Walsall Town Hall

March 23, 2025

I visited the Very Light Rail centre in the Black Country and discovered transport of the future - and an eco friendly loo

Entertainment|Mar 23

March 19, 2025

Pizza Express will be doing 33p pizza's on one day next week - here are the rules and all your closest branches

Fire service reveals cause of Walsall house fire that injured five and left child in critical condition

Watch: Wolves fan who spat on Villans during home match pleads guilty in court and receives football ban

Fire truck overturns after crash with car on busy roundabout in Wolverhampton

I visited an award-winning Staffordshire market town and discovered a close knit community that appreciates the lighter side of life

Staffordshire entertainment|Mar 19

March 18, 2025

Police ask for public's help in finding missing Sandwell man

Sandwell|Mar 18

Fire crews respond to unattended bonfire in Wyre Forest

Bentley seized after driver caught speeding in Walsall

Staffordshire drug dealer charged after cocaine found hidden in sock

Three Black Country county lines drug dealers ordered to repay thousands of pounds

Walsall murder: Police cordon remains in place and road closed following fatal stabbing

March 17, 2025

Dog-owner arrested after XL Bully attack leaves man in critical condition

Man taken to hospital with 'serious facial injuries' after assault outside West Bromwich pub

Nine people taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide leak in Smethwick

Smethwick|Mar 17

Man, 21, charged over Wolverhampton shooting

Birmingham cafe ranked top 10 in UK for its Irish breakfast

Birmingham|Mar 17

Police want to speak to this man after a car and credit card were stolen in Dudley

March 16, 2025

'We're not posh we're desirable' - Staffordshire village named one of the UK's poshest speaks out on accolade

March 15, 2025

'We have bled out' - Public meeting held to update residents on future of Cannock theatre and museum

March 14, 2025

Second Dudley blaze in one day is made safe

Police find drugs, machete and stolen vehicles at Tipton chop shop with one man arrested

Local Hubs|Mar 14

Man who robbed seven shops at knifepoint across Staffordshire pleads guilty in court

Boy, 15, charged after live ammunition, firearm and drugs recovered in Birmingham

Man charged with robbery and possession of firearm after South Staffordshire break-in

Drug dealer who 'kicked out' at police jailed after £25,000 and drugs found in Birmingham property

Investigation launched after shots fired in Birmingham street

Take a sneak peek at the spectacular War Horse puppets ahead of the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre shows

Wednesbury musician to host free launch event to celebrate new album

March 13, 2025

Man dies in Staffordshire crash - police appeal for witnesses

Limp Bizkit graffiti mural 'appears' on train ahead of band's Birmingham gig tonight

The 65 West Midlands restaurants, bars, takeways and pubs that scored five star food hygiene ratings in latest inspections

'A memory they will cherish for years to come' - Headteacher recounts royal visit to Walsall as pupils meet Prince William

March 12, 2025

Huge new food hall to open in the West Midlands this summer serving up all the best local eats

I visited the West Midlands village of Hagley and unlocked the secret of happiness among locals

March 11, 2025

'I heard a huge bang' - Passerby describes moment schoolgirl was hit by car in Sedgley

Bus replacement for trains between Birmingham and Walsall due to rail fault

Third boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy stabbed in Birmingham

Teachers strike at Walsall school over plans to join an academy trust

Busy Dudley route to see more traffic today due to works

Police issue photo of man after a spanner attack in Stourbridge

'No one is taking responsibility' - Disabled Quarry Bank widower hits out at sinkhole that opened up three years ago

'The hardest thing I've ever done' - Backstage at London Fashion Week with scouted Kidderminster salon owner