Daniel Walton

16 hours ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

The leader of Cannock Chase Council, Councillor Tony Johnson, has said that negotiations are taking place into a potential new lease of life for both the Museum of Cannock Chase and the Prince of Wales Theatre. Both venues were earmarked for closure as part of the council's budget proposal for 2025/26 in November last year, with a full council meeting in February being the last nail in the coffin for both locations.

1 day ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

Hundreds of people turned out for the last event at the Museum of Cannock Chase, on Valley Road, Cannock, ahead of their closure on Friday, April 25. The closure of the museum was announced earlier in 2024 as part of Cannock Chase Council's attempts to close a  £1.3 million budget gap for the 2025/26 period. Following the announcement, community groups came together to oppose the move, however, it was finally revealed that the museum would be near the end of April.

1 day ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

A new operation has been launched to help tackle violence and serious organised crime. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565West Midlands Police have announced the launch of a new city-wide operation in Wolverhampton that will help tackle organised crime and violence through proactive policing.

1 day ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

Thousands of people have woken up this morning waving their St George's flags, however, you might be surprised to find out that you have actually gotten the date wrong. St George's Day is typically celebrated on April 23 of each year, however, if you are one of many to celebrate the day today, then you are actually five days too early. For the day, councils, community groups, charity organisations and neighbourhoods come together to celebrate the life of Saint George, the patron saint of England.

1 day ago | expressandstar.com | Daniel Walton

Operation Vantor is a dedicated initiative launched by the West Midlands Police in May 2024 to combat a sharp spike in vehicle thefts across the region. The operation launched after data revealed a 35 per cent rise in cars being stolen between 2021 and 2023. However, since the operation was launched last year, car crime in the West Midlands has dropped by more than 10 per cent, with officers saying that the work 'highlighted' the crucial and ongoing work by dedicated officers.