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PO closure fight vow

CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight to keep their post offices open after the Government announced which branches were to close. Read

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ITV plan to slash local news as Central Tonight is merged

WEST Midland viewers will be guaranteed just six minutes of dedicated local news at 6.05pm when Central Tonight merges with its Nottingham counterpart, it was revealed today. Read

The Birmingham Mail Charity Trust - a name to trust since 1888

WHEN big-hearted Birmingham Mail readers dished out £25 and 15 shillings to make sure poorly youngsters at the Children's Hospital had a Christmas tree in 1889, they would never have dreamt how their efforts would kick-start a much loved city institution. Read

We loved the shoes, but the socks were just like Brillo pads..!

COAL for pensioners, toys for youngsters and Christmas dinners for needy families - these were the kind of gifts dished out by the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust when it was launched nearly 120 years ago. Read

Do you have a good cause? And how you can help the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust

ANYBODY can ask the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust for help, and anybody can offer their help. Read

Becky Jones

Check out Tamworth till girl Becky Jones's new CD

CHECK-OUT girl Becky Collins is hoping to hit the right notes for a charity with a CD she has recorded. Read

Tamworth fraudster Bernard Shipley in £9,000 benefits con

A FRAUDSTER who swindled more than £9,000 in benefits has been prosecuted. Read

Plans for new health centre in Chase Terrace

HEALTH chiefs have announced that proposals are being drawn up to build a new centre in Burntwood. Read

Row over post offices threat in Staffordshire

ANGRY Tory councillors have accused a Labour-run authority of not doing enough to safeguard the future of local post offices in Staffordshire. Read

Boy killed in Burntwood road accident is named

A YOUNG boy who was tragically killed after being hit by a car and a van was today named by police. Read

Boost for Lichfield families hit by flood misery

COUNCIL chiefs have been given a welcome cash boost to help get communities still affected by last year's flooding back on their feet. Read

Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Sims

Safety is priority for Staffordshire police chief

STAFFORDSHIRE'S most senior police officer will be going back on the beat to meet residents on Saturday as part of an on-going initiative. Read

Tamworth families flee over fears of explosion

RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes amid fears a gas cylinder could explode during a fire. Read

Leyfields estate Helping Hands group.

Lichfield estate team mucks in to improve open space

A PATCH of open space has been spruced up to make it more appealing for Lichfield residents and wildlife. Read

Patients aid Staffordshire NHS quiz over death rates

HEALTH watchdogs are to quiz residents about their experiences of an NHS trust being investigated over high death rates. Read

Gates to solve lane yobs hell

COUNCIL chiefs are set to install gates in two lanes plagued by yobs who are making residents' lives a misery. Read

Staffordshire County Council opts to keep 75 farms

MONTHS of uncertainty over the future of Staffordshire's farms has ended after council officials announced they are to keep most of the land. Read

The Midlands escapes snow in big Easter freeze

THE Bank Holiday arctic blast is set to continue for the next few days but the West Midlands will avoid any more snow, weather experts said today. Read

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham Vincent Nichols.

Archbishop of Birmingham hits out at embryo research

THE Archbishop of Birmingham was using his Easter Monday Sermon today to wade into the fierce controversy raging over the new embryo research bill. Read

Hope of new rail links in Birmingham from study

CONGESTION busting plans for new rail services linking Birmingham to places like Streetly, Castle Bromwich, Minworth, The Fort and Walmley are being investigated by Centro. Read

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