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James Bond car hits the M6 Toll in Birmingham in aid of charity

MOTORISTS on the M6 Toll may feel shaken, but not stirred, when they are treated to a view of James Bond’s high performance car. Read

Staffordshire attacker on the run is jailed

POLICE were today hunting a man described as one of the most dangerous in Stafford, after he was jailed for seven years in his absence. Giles Harvey, who jumped bail and failed to attend his trial, was described by police as "capable of extreme violence without provocation". Read

Elvis fan facing a 'heartbreak' burial

GRIEVING relatives of a popular Elvis fan and charity fundraiser who died of a heart attack have suffered further heartbreak after they were told she cannot be buried where she wanted. Read

Tamworth pupils taken to hospital after explosion

SEVEN pupils were taken to hospital and two teachers were treated by paramedics after a bottle containing a potent chemical exploded during a chemistry lesson at a Midland school. Read

Festival call for Humph tribute

ORGANISERS of the Lichfield Festival have added their voices to the tributes following the death of jazz legend Humphrey Lyttleton. Read

Duke of Gloucester visits Lichfield Cathedral

AN ambitious project aimed at turning a landmark Midland cathedral into one of the most accessible in Britain was given a Royal seal of approval today. Read

Matthew Kelly to star at Lichfield Garrick

AWARD winning actor Matthew Kelly is to star in a major production at one of the smallest theatres in the Midlands. Read

Clamping boss convicted of conspiracy

THE woman owner of a Midland company which collected between up to £2,000 a day from illegal wheelclamping, has been convicted of conspiracy to blackmail motorists. Read

Elvis fan loses battle with cancer

A POPULAR Elvis fanatic who helped raised thousands of pounds for charity has died. Eunice Fitch, from Cannock, who had previously successfully battled cancer, died at Stafford General Hospital on Saturday from heart failure. Read

Final parade marks the end of an era

THE final recruits from a Midland Army training base held an historic last parade. Read

Aston Villa hero Ian Taylor tells of joy

AFTER years of heartache trying for a baby, former Villa hero Ian Taylor and his wife Tracey had almost given up hope when they were surprised by a hat-trick of joy. Read

Call for CCTV to stop the street yobs

A FURIOUS councillor has called for targeted surveillance to combat growing problems of anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping. Read

Landowners given a regeneration hurry-up

CANNOCK Chase Council has applied for a compulsory purchase order in a bid to push on with plans for a major redevelopment of Hednesford town centre. Read

Special praise for volunteers

POLICE chiefs have hailed volunteers who have clocked up more than 10,000 hours on duty and helped drive down crime. Read

Post offices in rush to shut, says county

WORRIED council chiefs have called for a longer consultation period over post offices threatened with closure. Read

Powerboat racers Marcus Bradshaw and his navigator Darren Mace with their "Class 150" power boat

Charity day for thrill seekers

THRILL seekers can race across the waters of a Midland beauty spot at a special fund-raising fun day for two city charities. Read

Your chance to vote for Birmingham's Top Model

THE public has spoken! Votes are in and our 15 finalists have been picked, preened and photographed, and all are ready to become Birmingham’s next Top Model. However we only have space for one winner, so now we need your votes to decide who this will be. Read

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Appeal to Cameron in eco-town dispute

A FURIOUS MP is holding talks with Tory chief David Cameron in a bid to block controversial plans to build a 5,000 home mini-town in his constituency. Read

Biker dies in tree collision

A YOUNG motorcyclist died when he lost control on a notorious bend of a Staffordshire road, an inquest heard. Read

Families who face mortgage misery

HOUSEHOLDERS in Staffordshire are in danger of losing their homes as they plunge deeper into debt, according to new figures today. Read

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