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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

David Cameron

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

Developers vow to build eco-town

DEVELOPERS behind a controversial scheme to build an eco-town in the Midlands have vowed to make the proposals a reality - whether or not it wins the backing of the Government. Read

Jemma Palmer

Tamworth model to star in Gladiators

A RAGING inferno is set to break out on television in the shapely form of Midland model Jemma Palmer. Read

Pauline is in on the act

POPULAR actress Pauline Quirke is aiming to let youngsters discover the fun of the arts with the launch of her academy in Staffordshire. Read

A dip in pool at city beauty spot

THE water level of a famous beauty spot pool is to be lowered by a metre as part of works to improve the site. Read

Hole threat to war memorial

ENGINEERS are facing a race against time over work to stop a war memorial collapsing. Read

School closed after teacher's death

A PRIMARY school teacher who was killed in a road accident has been named as Melanie Till. Read

Off-duty cop 'in mosque brawl'

A MUSLIM policeman ignored a colleague's plea to help control a 100-man mass brawl outside a mosque and joined the violence, a court heard. Read

Hospice in bag fundraising bid

A HOSPICE has stolen a march on major supermarkets by introducing a charge for carrier bags in its shops. Read

Hunt will support a treasured event

RESIDENTS are being urged to go on a treasure hunt to support a drama event next year. Read

Fury over PO closures

AN ANGRY Euro MP fears Staffordshire communities could be destroyed if they lose their local post office branches. Read

Leaders' pledge in drugs battle

LEADERS from a host of agencies have pledged to do more to tackle the effects of drink and drug misuse. Read

Woman, 38, crash tragedy

A WOMAN was killed in a car crash on a Midland road. Read

Kirsty Warrilow

Row over Birmingham woman 'too big' for Drayton Manor Park funfair ride

BULKY Kirsty Warrilow threw a giant wobbly after being kicked off a theme park ride - for being too fat. Read

Early bid aids green scheme

COUNCIL bosses believe they have jumped to the front of the queue in their bid to bring new state of the art recycling facilities to the area. Read

Hospital hailed in heart report

HOSPITAL chiefs are celebrating after being hailed in a national report for making outstanding progress in the battle against heart disease. Read

Judge first recorder in 172 years

A STAFFORD judge has become the first honorary recorder of the borough in 172 years. Read

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