Staffordshire news, West Midlands

Drayton Manor Park celebrates 60 years: See the pictures Oct 16 2009

Work to build Drayton Manor Theme Park began 60 years ago today on October 16, 1949– and this amazing collection of photographs shows how it has come a long way since then.Read

Midlands patients need to worry over standard of care - report Oct 15 2009

THIS year’s Care Quality Commission ratings make worrying reading for patients across the West Midlands.Read

Thousands of bikers take part in war dead tribute in Staffordshire Oct 11 2009

THOUSANDS of bikers converged on the Midlands yesterday for a mass tribute to Britain’s war dead.Read

Council's fence designed to stop falls over roots leads to more falls Oct 11 2009

A ‘TRIP’ rail erected to stop Midland children from tumbling on exposed tree roots has led to more falls – over the barrier itself.Read

Arsonists start 31 fires in Tamworth in just one week Oct 11 2009

POLICE are hunting a group of prolific arsonists who lit 31 fires in Tamworth in a week.Read

Midlands Territorial Army soldiers told training cancelled to keep costs down Oct 10 2009

HUNDREDS of Territorial Army soldiers in the Midlands were today told their training has been cancelled to keep Government costs down.Read

Rare 17th-century Bellarmine jar discovered in excavation of land beneath the former Turk's Head Inn, Stafford Oct 10 2009

A SCARY rarity has been unearthed after 400 years underground – in time for Halloween.Read

The Staffordshire Hoard: Visitors told to wrap up warm for last weekend of display Oct 09 2009

BIRMINGHAM'S museum will stay open until 11pm tomorrow night to cope with the thousands of people wanting to see The Staffordshire Hoard.Read

Walsall pilot who crashed on rail line was doing air stunts Oct 08 2009

THE pilot of a light aircraft which crashed on to a Midland railway line, killing him and a Solihull couple, was attempting aerobatic stunts, it was revealed today.Read

River Trent polluters face prosecution threat Oct 08 2009

The Environment Agency said it aimed to prosecute those responsible for polluting the River Trent with cyanide, as experts warned the poison was killing local wildlife and could leach into the surrounding ground.Read

Government backs call for Staffordshire Hoard to remain in Midlands Oct 07 2009

Calls for the Staffordshire Hoard to be permanently displayed in the West Midlands were backed today by Culture Minister Margaret Hodge.Read

Cyanide levels fall in polluted River Trent Oct 07 2009

Levels of cyanide and untreated sewage in the River Trent at Staffordshire are falling as experts continue their probe into how the water became polluted.Read

Cannock gran achieves skydive dream at 90-years-old Oct 07 2009

SUPERGRAN Catherine Matthews may be 90 years old but she doesn’t let age get in her way of her death-defying feats.Read

Cyanide leaks into River Trent in Staffordshire Oct 07 2009

The public has been warned not to go near the River Trent in Staffordshire following a cyanide leak.Read

Museums launch joint appeal to keep The Staffordshire Hoard in the Midlands Oct 06 2009

MUSEUM bosses and city leaders have launched an appeal to keep the prized Staffordshire Hoard in the Midlands.Read

Tamworth breast cancer survivor on the catwalk Oct 06 2009

SHE’S in fashion! A brave mum-of-two is set to sashay down a catwalk tomorrow to prove there is life after breast cancer.Read

Man in court over Stafford death Oct 06 2009

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a man who died from a head injury.Read

Tamworth breast cancer survivor on the catwalk Oct 06 2009

SHE’S in fashion! A brave mum-of-two is set to sashay down a catwalk tomorrow to prove there is life after breast cancer.Read

Man in court over Stafford pub injury death Oct 05 2009

A man is due to appear in court charged with manslaughter after a 34-year-old died from a head injury he suffered in a pub in Stafford.Read

Man charged after head injury death in Stafford Oct 05 2009

A MAN has been charged with the manslaughter of a man who died from a head injury.Read

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Drayton Manor Park celebrates 60 years: See the pictures Oct 16 2009

Midlands patients need to worry over standard of care - report Oct 15 2009

Thousands of bikers take part in war dead tribute in Staffordshire Oct 11 2009

Council's fence designed to stop falls over roots leads to more falls Oct 11 2009

Arsonists start 31 fires in Tamworth in just one week Oct 11 2009

Midlands Territorial Army soldiers told training cancelled to keep costs down Oct 10 2009

Rare 17th-century Bellarmine jar discovered in excavation of land beneath the former Turk's Head Inn, Stafford Oct 10 2009

The Staffordshire Hoard: Visitors told to wrap up warm for last weekend of display Oct 09 2009

Walsall pilot who crashed on rail line was doing air stunts Oct 08 2009

River Trent polluters face prosecution threat Oct 08 2009

Government backs call for Staffordshire Hoard to remain in Midlands Oct 07 2009

Cyanide levels fall in polluted River Trent Oct 07 2009

Cannock gran achieves skydive dream at 90-years-old Oct 07 2009

Cyanide leaks into River Trent in Staffordshire Oct 07 2009

Museums launch joint appeal to keep The Staffordshire Hoard in the Midlands Oct 06 2009

Tamworth breast cancer survivor on the catwalk Oct 06 2009

Man in court over Stafford death Oct 06 2009

Tamworth breast cancer survivor on the catwalk Oct 06 2009

Man in court over Stafford pub injury death Oct 05 2009

Man charged after head injury death in Stafford Oct 05 2009

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