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Jail for Tamworth man who caused sheep deaths Nov 19 2009

A MAN who repeatedly left sheep grazing on river floodplains where many drowned has been jailed.Read

Lichfield teenager pleads guilty to Erdington burglary in which dogs were slaughtered Nov 15 2009

A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to burglary after a ‘house of horrors’ attack in which two pet dogs were slaughtered.Read

Midlands death coach pair jailed Nov 14 2009

A MIDLAND coach driver has been jailed for five years and three months after a court heard that his out-of-control bus killed a couple as it smashed into their car.Read

Staffordshire coach driver and boss face jail over death crash Nov 13 2009

A Staffordshire coach driver and his boss are facing jail after admitting manslaughter in relation to a road crash that killed a married couple and orphaned their son in North Yorkshire.Read

Tamworth school pool faces closure if funding bid fails Nov 13 2009

THE future of a Midland swimming pool used by nine schools hangs in the balance as council chiefs battle to find funding to sustain it.Read

Liam’s meningitis death: Cannock school seeks to allay other parents’ fears Nov 12 2009

PARENTS of pupils at a Midland school where a boy of 13 died from meningitis have been sent letters reassuring them there is no cause for alarm.Read

Thieves steal 180 chickens from farm in Alrewas Nov 12 2009

A FARMING couple has been left devastated after more than half their flock of chickens was stolen.Read

Gordon Brown backs campaign to keep Staffordshire Hoard in the Midlands Nov 11 2009

The British Museum wants to see the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold returned for display in the West Midlands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.Read

Alton Towers will never ‘Surrender’ details of latest huge rollercoaster Nov 11 2009

Alton Towers Resort, the UK's most popular theme park Resort, and home to some the world’s most jaw-dropping rides such as Nemesis and Oblivion is causing a stir amongst thrill-seeking enthusiasts with the construction of its latest attraction. Codenamed Secret Weapon 6 (SW6), the rollercoaster is scheduled for launch in March 2010. Read

Pair fined after caught dropping cigarette butts Nov 11 2009

TWO 21-year-olds have been prosecuted for littering after being caught dropping cigarette butts on the floor.Read

Tamworth fireworks display hailed a success Nov 10 2009

TAMWORTH’S fireworks spectacular has been hailed a huge success.Read

Thugs leave teenager with broken jaw after an unprovoked attack in Cannock Nov 10 2009

VIOLENT thugs who left a teenager with a broken jaw after an unprovoked attack are being hunted by police.Read

Tamworth schoolteacher suspended over claims he forged coursework Nov 09 2009

A Midland schoolteacher has been suspended after every single member of an English A level class complained that a teacher had corrected course work to boost exam pass rates.Read

Staff at Birmingham firm donate £6,265 to Midland hospice Nov 09 2009

STAFF at professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers have donated £6,265 to a Midland hospice following their annual charity quiz.Read

Families urged to take part in festive plod for Midland hospice Nov 07 2009

FAMILIES are being urged to “plod on” to boost the coffers of a caring charity this Christmas.Read

West Midlands Police seize £9m in assets from criminals Nov 06 2009

Criminals lost more than £9 million over 12 months as West Midlands Police seized their ill-gotten gains.Read

Cannock factory blaze sees a busy bonfire night for crews Nov 06 2009

DOZENS of firefighters spent the night tackling a major blaze on a Cannock industrial estate.Read

Staffordshire Hoard is heading back to Mildands Nov 04 2009

PART of the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold – which could be snapped up by Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery – will head back to the Midlands next year, it has emerged.Read

Staffordshire Hoard goes on display at British Museum Nov 03 2009

A small selection of the Staffordshire Hoard has gone on display at the British Museum.Read

Shock at the death of young Cannock footballer from suspected swine flu Oct 30 2009

TRIBUTES were today paid to a talented young footballer who died after being suspected of catching swine flu.Read

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Jail for Tamworth man who caused sheep deaths Nov 19 2009

Lichfield teenager pleads guilty to Erdington burglary in which dogs were slaughtered Nov 15 2009

Midlands death coach pair jailed Nov 14 2009

Staffordshire coach driver and boss face jail over death crash Nov 13 2009

Tamworth school pool faces closure if funding bid fails Nov 13 2009

Liam’s meningitis death: Cannock school seeks to allay other parents’ fears Nov 12 2009

Thieves steal 180 chickens from farm in Alrewas Nov 12 2009

Gordon Brown backs campaign to keep Staffordshire Hoard in the Midlands Nov 11 2009

Alton Towers will never ‘Surrender’ details of latest huge rollercoaster Nov 11 2009

Pair fined after caught dropping cigarette butts Nov 11 2009

Tamworth fireworks display hailed a success Nov 10 2009

Thugs leave teenager with broken jaw after an unprovoked attack in Cannock Nov 10 2009

Tamworth schoolteacher suspended over claims he forged coursework Nov 09 2009

Staff at Birmingham firm donate £6,265 to Midland hospice Nov 09 2009

Families urged to take part in festive plod for Midland hospice Nov 07 2009

West Midlands Police seize £9m in assets from criminals Nov 06 2009

Cannock factory blaze sees a busy bonfire night for crews Nov 06 2009

Staffordshire Hoard is heading back to Mildands Nov 04 2009

Staffordshire Hoard goes on display at British Museum Nov 03 2009

Shock at the death of young Cannock footballer from suspected swine flu Oct 30 2009

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