For the family of James Driver-Fisher

We are inviting friends and MNA colleagues, past and present, to donate to the family of James Driver-Fisher.

James died aged just 37 after he was hit by two cars on Saltwells Road in Netherton, Dudley last Sunday.

James lived in Netherton and was a journalist for the Midland News Association based in Wolverhampton. He leaves behind wife Kelly, 40, and daughter Annabelle, seven.

James started with the MNA as a reporter on the Bridgnorth Journal in 2007, going on to be a sub editor and latterly a content manager for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star and their sister weekly newspapers.

He was a regular contributor to the entertainment pages and also to the sports pages thanks to his love of motorcycling. He was an avid Aston Villa fan and penned two books about his team as well as one on motorsport.

MNA Editor-in-chief Martin Wright said: “We are all devastated to hear of James’s sudden death. James will be sorely missed for his humour and his unflappable demeanour in the newsroom. He was a conscientious and dedicated member of our team, not to mention a very talented journalist.

“Above all, he was a thoughtful and caring human being, which made him so popular with all of his colleagues.

“Our thoughts are with James’s family at this exceptionally difficult time.”