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James Burns

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Reporter based in Stourbridge primarily covering Black Country titles. I additionally cover breaking news for North Worcestershire sites.

Latest articles from James Burns

Birmingham Magistrates Court

Birmingham Magistrates Court

Man charged with rape at Stourbridge high street premises appears in court

General view of Stourbridge High Street

General view of Stourbridge High Street

Police reveal more information on Stourbridge Town rape charge

Councillors react after man is charged with rape

A driver was caught feeling an egg with both hands on motorway

A driver was caught feeling an egg with both hands on motorway

Driver caught peeling an egg with both hands while on a motorway

Dudley Borough Community Award winners for 2025

Dudley Borough Community Award winners for 2025

Dudley Community Awards finalists revealed ahead of 2026 ceremony

Jonny Cole posing after playing to 3000+ at Birmingham Utilita Arena

Jonny Cole posing after playing to 3000+ at Birmingham Utilita Arena

Black Country comic reflects on 'absolutely magical' night as 3000 pack Utilita arena

World famous Flying Scotsman 'most likely being hauled' through Stourbridge

Cllr Caley Ashman told a meeting of Dudley Council he was sorry for past social media posts.

Cllr Caley Ashman told a meeting of Dudley Council he was sorry for past social media posts.

Reform lead has 'no reason' to doubt councillor after 'racist' posts apology

When you can see shooting stars this month in the Black Country

The family of Ryan Passey

The family of Ryan Passey

Ryan Passey's family provided hope after a 'massive step forward in the fight'