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Adam Smith

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Senior Reporter for the Express & Star.

December 13, 2024

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

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News|Dec 13

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

December 11, 2024

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

News|Dec 11

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

News|Dec 11

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

December 10, 2024

Albrighton actor found guilty of all 26 sex crimes including rape

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News|Dec 10

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

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News|Dec 10

December 4, 2024

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

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News|Dec 4

November 29, 2024

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

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News|Nov 29

November 26, 2024

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

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News|Nov 26

November 24, 2024

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

News|Nov 24

November 23, 2024

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

News|Nov 23

November 21, 2024

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

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Crime|Nov 21

November 15, 2024

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

Crime|Nov 15

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

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News|Nov 15

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

November 13, 2024

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

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News|Nov 13

October 30, 2024

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

Environment|Oct 30

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

September 3, 2024

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

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Crime|Sep 3

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

August 5, 2024

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

Crime|Aug 5

July 31, 2024

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

Crime|Jul 31

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

June 4, 2024

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

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Crime|Jun 4

March 9, 2024

Fire engulfs Market Drayton petrol pumping station

Market Drayton|Mar 9

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

February 23, 2024

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

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Health|Feb 23

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

February 2, 2024

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

Crime|Feb 2

February 1, 2024

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

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Transport|Feb 1

January 27, 2024

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

Oswestry|Jan 27

January 21, 2024

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

Crime|Jan 21

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

Health|Jan 21

January 12, 2024

Watch: Severn Trent scrambles drone team to spot water leaks and help wildlife

Transport|Jan 12

December 22, 2023

Telford murder victim's family 'too distressed' to tell court of their pain as Black Country drug dealer sentenced to 30 years

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Crime|Dec 22, 2023

December 21, 2023

Black Country drug dealer sentenced to 30 years for murder of Telford man in car park

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Crime|Dec 21, 2023

December 16, 2023

Shocking lack of health safety at yard where worker was 'shredded to death' laid bare

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Crime|Dec 16, 2023

December 15, 2023

Heartbroken mother of worker killed in shredder recalls 'mother's instinct' on day of tragedy

Crime|Dec 15, 2023

Waste firm boss jailed for seven and a half years for manslaughter of worker who fell into shredder

Crime|Dec 15, 2023

December 14, 2023

Watch: Flying Scotsman steams through the West Midlands in its centenary year

Entertainment|Dec 14, 2023

November 26, 2023

The Christmas Express steams through Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

Entertainment|Nov 26, 2023

November 23, 2023

Worker who died in an industrial shredder 'could have been taking cocaine' - court told

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Crime|Nov 23, 2023

November 21, 2023

An end to Top Gear high jinks on West Midlands roads as BBC calls time on series

Showbiz|Nov 21, 2023

November 16, 2023

'The PM is having kittens' – Rishi Sunak's face appears on pregnant Bloxwich cat

Viral news|Nov 16, 2023

November 15, 2023

Worker died 'within seconds' after falling in industrial shredding machine, court told

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Crime|Nov 15, 2023

October 19, 2023

If only to see a Row, Chester is a fascinating, fun place to go!

Travel|Oct 19, 2023

October 15, 2023

Appeal for witnesses after road rage attack near M5

Transport|Oct 15, 2023

October 7, 2023

'Sextortion' on the rise after app designed to remove sexual images maliciously posted online reveals shocking rise in crime

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Crime|Oct 7, 2023

Three Staffordshire Police officers dismissed for sexual misconduct in corruption clampdown

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Crime|Oct 7, 2023