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Senior Reporter for the Express & Star.

April 4, 2025

Jury finds boy defendant guilty of murdering West Midlands schoolboy

News|Apr 4

March 14, 2025

One of Jack Moody's recycling plants in Telford. (Picture Environment Agency)

Wolverhampton business to stand trial over industrial accident which left employee with life changing injuries

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News|Mar 14

March 12, 2025

Les Winwood who was found dead at a flat in Bilston in July 2022

Veteran Shropshire Conservative councillor suffocated to death after placing plastic bag over his head in sex game, an inquest hears

News|Mar 12

March 7, 2025

Violent prisoner gets extended stay behind bars for attacking female officer who tried to remove dirty plates from his cell

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News|Mar 7

March 4, 2025

Former boss of manipulative rapist Alexander Westwood 'sacked actor within weeks' due to behaviour

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News|Mar 4

March 3, 2025

Meet the youngest Crufts 2025 entrant - aged six - and his beloved dog from Staffordshire

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News|Mar 3

March 1, 2025

'We are all empowered today and he is in jail' - Brave victims of rapist actor Alexander Westwood celebrate sordid tormentor's comeuppance

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News|Mar 1

February 28, 2025

West Midlands Police admit losing interview of another potential victim of rapist actor Alexander Westwood

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News|Feb 28

February 26, 2025

Albrighton pub The Summerhouse celebrates winning prestigious customer service award

News|Feb 26

New 'victims' of convicted rapist actor Alexander Westwood demand justice after 'sexual predator' jailed

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News|Feb 26

February 25, 2025

Alexander Westwood at premier of Netflix's Rebel Moon

Applause in court as rapist actor Alexander Westwood jailed for 15-and-a-half years for 'decade of sordid sexual criminality'

News|Feb 25

Alexander Westwood smirks in his mugshot

Brave victims of rapist actor Alexander Westwood tell court how he 'ruined their lives'

News|Feb 25

Victims, survivors and supporters will watch justice finally catch up with rapist actor Alexander Westwood today

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News|Feb 25

Telford woman denies lying to thwart investigation into Wolverhampton attempted murder case

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News|Feb 25

February 24, 2025

'Vile and manipulative' rapist actor Alexander Westwood will be sentenced for 26 sex crimes tomorrow

News|Feb 24

February 20, 2025

Rapist actor Alexander Westwood locked up for breaking bail conditions ahead of sentencing for 26 sex crimes

News|Feb 20

December 13, 2024

'We went through hell - but we made sure Alexander Westwood won't rape again'

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News|Dec 13, 2024

December 12, 2024

'Kick in the teeth' for Alexander Westwood's victims as rapist will spend Christmas a free man

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News|Dec 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

Stomach churning snaps from pervert Albrighton actor's Instagram strike different tone following conviction

News|Dec 11, 2024

Smirking mug shot of serial sex offender actor Alex Westwood released by police

News|Dec 11, 2024

Rapist Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood lied to the bitter end - now his victims will see him sent down

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News|Dec 11, 2024

December 10, 2024

Albrighton actor found guilty of all 26 sex crimes including rape

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News|Dec 10, 2024

Veteran Shropshire Conservative councillor died in a drug dealer's home

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News|Dec 10, 2024

December 4, 2024

Jury retires to deliberate 26 charges of sexual abuse levelled at Albrighton actor

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News|Dec 4, 2024

November 29, 2024

Parents of Albrighton actor accused of sex crimes give evidence for the defence

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News|Nov 29, 2024

November 26, 2024

Albrighton actor on trial takes the stand to deny sexually abusing child

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News|Nov 26, 2024

November 24, 2024

Two women arrested after woman 'wounded' in popular Birmingham bar

News|Nov 24, 2024

November 23, 2024

'I saw my dead mum in Wolverhampton Civic Hall!' - Legendary comedian Stewart Lee on a ghostly experience

News|Nov 23, 2024

November 21, 2024

Actor accused of sexually abusing pupils demanded £18,000 for missed lessons

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Crime|Nov 21, 2024

November 15, 2024

Alleged rape victim of Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood reduced to tears on stand

Crime|Nov 15, 2024

Shropshire woman who stole £860k from her Wolverhampton employer won't spend Christmas in prison

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News|Nov 15, 2024

November 14, 2024

Albrighton actor accused of rape and sexual abuse 'apologised to victim' in emotional letter, court hears

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News|Nov 14, 2024

November 13, 2024

Albrighton actor stands trial accused of 26 sexual crimes against children and actresses

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News|Nov 13, 2024

October 30, 2024

Homeowners warned about danger of post Halloween rodent infestation due to leaving pumpkins outside

Environment|Oct 30, 2024

September 6, 2024

'An impossible game of cultural whack-a-mole', 24 hours in London's West End was a work of art in itself

Travel|Sep 6, 2024

September 3, 2024

'Vindictive' thief who stole vulnerable victims' cars by speeding off during test drives jailed

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Crime|Sep 3, 2024

August 31, 2024

'I've seen Oasis five times when it mattered - here's why I'm not going to the reunion shows'

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Voices|Aug 31, 2024

August 5, 2024

'Let prisoners have free phones to cut down shocking inmate suicide rate' declares HMP Prisons Ombudsman

Crime|Aug 5, 2024

July 31, 2024

Former Shrewsbury Town and Telford footballer James Hurst jailed for stalking his ex-partner

Crime|Jul 31, 2024

June 5, 2024

'I feel paranoid and have anxiety after mob came into my home' says victim of killer car thief

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Crime|Jun 5, 2024

June 4, 2024

Dangerous driver who killed passenger stole £500,000 worth of cars while awaiting trial

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Crime|Jun 4, 2024

March 9, 2024

Fire engulfs Market Drayton petrol pumping station

Market Drayton|Mar 9, 2024

February 29, 2024

Ultra-rare book from 1752 is being sold by Shropshire dealer - but you'll need to know Latin to read it

Shrewsbury|Feb 29, 2024

February 23, 2024

West Midlands Ambulance Service downgraded as patients forced to wait longer for ambulances

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Health|Feb 23, 2024

February 16, 2024

Two dangerous drivers jailed for causing crash that killed passenger after car was stolen in Telford

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Crime|Feb 16, 2024

February 2, 2024

Brave victims see Telford rapist jailed for 12 years after he went on the run in Europe

Crime|Feb 2, 2024

February 1, 2024

'Inexperienced' pilot 'lost control of aircraft' before fatal plane crash at airfield

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Transport|Feb 1, 2024

January 27, 2024

Tributes pour in for speedway rider, manager, promoter and impresario Graham Drury

Oswestry|Jan 27, 2024

January 21, 2024

Swift police response to complaints of quads and off-road bikes in Telford park

Crime|Jan 21, 2024

'We have to do what we can': Ex-Wolves player in campaign to fund cancer treatment for mother of two

Health|Jan 21, 2024