Senior news writer for the Shropshire Star specialising in in-depth features and commentary, investigative reporting and political matters.

Well, that's what folk used to believe anyway, and big crowds would ascend the summit to witness the sun dance. Presumably they were disappointed, but a couple of centuries back it was a widely held ...

Reporter at the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

Community News Reporter covering the West Midlands for the Express & Star.

The road has been closed temporarily for about six weeks so that these amphibians can cross in safety. This is an official ‘toad crossing’ without the zebra markings. More than a thousand will use it ...

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Millers Lodge, which backs onto a large pool of water, has hit the market for £550,000 with Nock Deighton estate agents. The listed building could make "an ideal holiday home", according to the ...

The introduction of an additional 48 hours per week of community patrols has been welcomed by those working and shopping in Walsall town centre. Walsall Council has funded additional patrols during ...

That win propelled Vitor Pereira's charges nine points clear of the Premier League drop zone with nine games left. Wolves won't be in action for another fortnight with no fewer than 13 players jetting ...

England thrashed their opponents 101-25 in the first match of the tournament at WV Active Aldersley. Cheered on by hundreds of supporters, England and his team-mates were simply too strong for their ...

Emergency services responded to the incident on Firs Lane, Smethwick at around 6.30pm on Sunday following reports of residents feeling unwell from 'breathing in fumes'. The fumes are said to have ...

Rail passengers in the region can find it tough to travel at times, with delays and cancellations becoming a more regular occurrence for people who rely on the train to get to and from work. The ...