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Lichfield Chadsmead Primary School receives "outstanding" Ofsted report

The outstanding efforts of pupils and staff clinched top marks for a Lichfield primary school during a recent OFSTED inspection. Read

Staffordshire fire crews equipped to tackle heart attacks

Fire engines in Staffordshire have been fitted with equipment that can jump-start hearts in the event of heart attack. Read

Stafford Hospital receives hundreds of complaints

Hundreds of formal complaints have flooded into Stafford Hospital in the past six months, bosses revealed during the first public board meeting by the foundation trust. Read

Lichfield shoppers urged to vote for favourite businesses

City shoppers are being urged to put pen to paper and vote for their favourite business in Lichfield ahead of prestigious local awards. Read

Staffordshire detective in court on child sex allegation claims

A Stafford-based police officer who worked in a child abuse investigation unit has appeared in court charged with causing or inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. Read

Burton residents fight mini roundabout plans

HUNDREDS of objectors are petitioning against proposals for a mini roundabout in Barton under Needwood — despite Staffordshire County Council saying it is what three quarters of respondents to plans wanted. Read

MP urges Straw to come clean on Midland prison plans

A CONCERNED MP has urged the Government to come clean on its plans for a new Midland prison housing up to 1,500 inmates. Read

Pensioner who died in sports car crash is named

A PENSIONER who died after his sports car collided with a van has been named by police. Read

Staffordshire detective charged in child sex case

A police officer working in a child abuse unit was tonight charged with causing or inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity, police said. Read

Lichfield council calls in the cows to keep park under control

A COUNCIL is using cows to help keep a country park's vegetation under control. Read

Fake DVDs seized at Cannock car boot bring total to £1m

MORE than £1 million worth of fake DVDs and CDs have been seized from a Midland car boot sale venue. Read

Fake DVDs seized at Cannock car boot bring total to £1m

MORE than £1 million worth of fake DVDs and CDs have been seized at a Midland car boot sale. Read

Government fails to say where new Midlands prison will be

The Government today announced plans to build five new 1500-place prisons as proposals for huge Titan jails were formally abandoned. Read

It's horse play at Lichfield Garrick

THEATRE buffs will be given a helping hand to get into the Royal Ascot spirit with a play inspired by the race meeting Read

Burton promoted to the Football League

Burton have been promoted to the Football League for the first time in their history despite a 2-1 defeat to Torquay on the final day of the season. Read

Word Cup referee gives backing to Shenstone Fun Run

Football World Cup referee Graham Poll is backing the newly-reinstated Shenstone Fun Run. Read

Lichfield to get first Speaker's Corner outside of London

Lichfield will be the talk of the county next week with the long awaited launch of the city’s very own Speaker’s Corner. Read

London Midland promises rail service from Staffordshire to London will improve

Long-suffering commuters were given a boost this week when bosses of an under fire rail service vowed things would improve. Read

Lichfield launches new war on flytippers

A tough new campaign targeting flytippers was rolled out across the Lichfield district this week - after bosses revealed the cost of cleaning up after them tops £73,000 each year. Read

Motorcyclist killed in Rugeley crash named

A motorcyclist who was fatally injured in a collision in Staffordshire has been named as Stephen Wellecomme. Read