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Police crack down on car park crime

THIEVES hoping to reap festive rewards by targeting visitors to a Midland beauty spot are being warned to stay away or risk being caught red-handed. Read

Police crack down on car park crime

THIEVES hoping to reap festive rewards by targeting visitors to a Midland beauty spot are being warned to stay away or risk being caught red-handed. Read

Jailed boss ordered to pay £115,000

A LICHFIELD company boss jailed for immigration offences has been ordered to pay back more than £115,000. Read

Cannock pedestrian attacked at midnight

POLICE are hunting two thugs who attacked a pedestrian as he walked along a Midland road at midnight. Read

Fines for illegal parking in Cannock

“IF YOU park illegally you will be fined”. Read

Residents in Boley Park, Lichfield warned about cowboy contractors

HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to be on their guard against cowboy contractors offering to resurface drives. Read

Zebra crossing safety move in Lichfield

A COUNCIL is investing thousands of pounds to put the brakes on motorists in a bid to keep schoolchildren and shoppers safe. Read

Good Hope Hospital and Sir Robert Peel Hospital join forces

Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield has teamed up with Tamworth’s Sir Robert Peel Hospital “to provide the very best service for surgical patients” by using its trauma and orthopaedic rehabilitation and post-operative service. Read

Snowmen wanted by Acorns children's hospice

FAMILIES are being encouraged to don their walking shoes and dress up as snowmen, reindeer, elves or Christmas trees in a bid to raise money for seriously ill children. Read

Last ride for Corkscrew at Alton Towers

THRILL-SEEKERS from all over the country queued up for one final white-knuckle ride on one of the Midlands’ oldest rollercoasters. Read

Spooky show a phenomenal hit

HALLOWEEN celebrations at Shugborough Hall have been hailed an “incredible” success. Read

Midlands/ Staffordshire food prices alert

A NEW European pesticide ban could push up food prices, a West Midlands MEP has warned. Read

Fire crews battle blaze at derelict pub in Cannock

FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night to control a huge inferno at a derelict Midlands pub. Read

Strike action at recycling sites

A THREE day strike has been called by angry workers at 13 recycling centres across Staffordshire. Read

Suspected drug dealer arrested

The 27-year-old man was arrested by Staffordshire Police on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply after being found with 250 tablets, believed to be ecstacy, in Stafford town centre. Read

Call to remember fallen

FAMILIES in Stafford are being urged to remember fallen soldiers with their Mayor. Read

Fire crews battle blaze at derelict pub in Cannock

FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night to control a huge inferno at a derelict Midlands pub. Read

Mild cheer at pub firm

A WEST Midlands pub company has set up a management firm it hopes can save dying pubs. Read

Mild cheer at pub firm

A WEST Midlands pub company has set up a management firm it hopes can save dying pubs. Read

Psychic predicted success of Niki Evans

A PSYCHIC who predicted that X Factor’s Niki Evans would have a successful music career says his premonition has come true after she landed a role in a West End musical. Read