Stories from James Vukmirovic

James Vukmirovic

Senior Reporter

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

November 19, 2024

Liam Payne's funeral taking place today as former bandmates set to be among attendees

News|Nov 19

November 17, 2024

Inside the Shropshire countryside pub which has become a hub to the whole community

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News|Nov 17

November 16, 2024

We celebrate the cafes, takeaways and restaurants of the West Midlands recognised on the Good Food Awards list

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News|Nov 16

November 10, 2024

Distinguished old pub with a jazzy history and a modern but faithful new look in the heart of a village

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News|Nov 10

November 3, 2024

Watch: Oswestry pub which aims to be all things and welcome all for a pint and home-cooked meal

News|Nov 3

October 27, 2024

Man charged after three-week-old baby killed in crash between Kidderminster and Stourport

Crime|Oct 27

A pub 'created for people' tucked away amid Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside

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Shifnal|Oct 27

October 20, 2024

Historic pub near Newport gives a nod to the past and a warm welcome to the present

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Newport|Oct 20

October 17, 2024

Group exit for Dudley Port and Telford as World Cup bid falls short

Telford|Oct 17

October 16, 2024

Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury hit by heavy rain

Shrewsbury|Oct 16

October 6, 2024

The community pub near Shrewsbury which has enjoyed a refurbishment and new vision

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Bayston Hill|Oct 6

October 1, 2024

Railway line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury reopens after two days of flooding

Shrewsbury|Oct 1

September 23, 2024

Family pays tribute to 'inspirational' Staffordshire winemaker after his sudden death

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Food and Drink|Sep 23

September 15, 2024

Great beer and great company make town centre pub a community hub for all

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Food and Drink|Sep 15

I tried Telford's new restaurant opening this week - and it produced a wonderful meal

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Food and Drink|Sep 15

September 11, 2024

Telford and Wolverhampton drinkers see some of UK's sharpest rises for cost of a pint

Cost of living|Sep 11

September 5, 2024

9 local foods our region gave the world - some more popular than others

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North Shropshire|Sep 5

September 3, 2024

Pub opposite steam railway station goes up for sale a month after closing

Business|Sep 3

September 2, 2024

Watch: Meet the UK's food heroes as major celebration of the food and drink industry gets underway

Food and Drink|Sep 2

August 26, 2024

Disgust and anger among older people at impending winter fuel allowance cut

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Bridgnorth|Aug 26

August 21, 2024

Pub champions explain how Shropshire boozer has been named best in West Midlands

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Oswestry|Aug 21

August 18, 2024

Community pub which became a place for all after couple made a chance stop there

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Food and Drink|Aug 18

August 12, 2024

Jailed: Robber threatened woman with knife, stole car and rammed through gates of RAF Cosford

Crime|Aug 12

July 28, 2024

Watch: Inside the traditional Bishop's Castle pub with good beer, good food and good company

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Food and Drink|Jul 28

July 25, 2024

Britain's 'poshest train' heads for Wolverhampton - here's when to look out for the Northen Belle

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Travel|Jul 25

July 21, 2024

The riverside pub which has had a rebrand and makeover to welcome people of all ages

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Food and Drink|Jul 21

July 16, 2024

'Short-sighted', 'a sad day for the student experience': Dismay as university axes bus service

Education|Jul 16

July 14, 2024

The pub that was started as a hobby but is now a brewery's flagship inn

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Food and Drink|Jul 14

July 7, 2024

We visit the micropub in a charming Shropshire market town where the owners helped revive the high street

Food and Drink|Jul 7

June 30, 2024

Inside the warm and friendly pub set inside a lovely village on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border

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Food and Drink|Jun 30

June 19, 2024

'Fast track' tickets to more than double in price at Birmingham Airport as queues continue

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Transport|Jun 19

June 9, 2024

Bostin' pub with a community feel in the heart of a Shropshire village

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Food and Drink|Jun 9

June 7, 2024

Say the secret code to enjoy free pre-Euros pint - but there's a deadline

Food and Drink|Jun 7

June 2, 2024

'We make this a place to be in the summer': The pub which shines brightest when weather is nice

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Food and Drink|Jun 2

May 26, 2024

'Our pub is a community hub and vital to the whole village'

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Food and Drink|May 26

May 23, 2024

'Passengers told to report cars stolen' while stranded at airport following parking firm's collapse

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Bridgnorth|May 23

May 20, 2024

Sunshine or rain? Find out the half-term weather forecast for the West Midlands

Environment|May 20

May 19, 2024

A foodies paradise' but also an historic site offering a decent pint

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Food and Drink|May 19

Watch: I took my mum to 'Gin School' - here's what happened next

Food and Drink|May 19

May 18, 2024

World Whisky Day: We meet Shropshire's whisky innovators as the world celebrates a wee dram

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Food and Drink|May 18

May 12, 2024

The Shropshire pub close to the Welsh border and where staff and customers feel like family

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Ellesmere|May 12

May 7, 2024

Guide to which rail services are hit by fresh round of strikes

Shrewsbury|May 7

April 14, 2024

The community pub run by a woman who 'was stuck here' in lockdown - but decided she didn't want to leave

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Cost of living|Apr 14

April 10, 2024

£52-a-year green bin charge divides residents as council looks to make £62m savings

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Bridgnorth|Apr 10

April 7, 2024

Pub with 'warm atmosphere' is best known for its food menu

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Cost of living|Apr 7

March 31, 2024

The riverside pub that's been given an upgrade in all areas but still feels 'proper'

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Ironbridge|Mar 31

March 26, 2024

Maisie set for nation's screens as part of one per cent game show

Albrighton & Cosford|Mar 26

March 24, 2024

The Tardis-like town pub that looks small on the outside but is much bigger once you step in

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Cost of living|Mar 24

March 22, 2024

Two women charged in connection with torture of monkey

Crime|Mar 22

March 17, 2024

Excellent food and warm welcome from pub which keeps things fresh

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Albrighton & Cosford|Mar 17