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Brownhill soldier died because of uranium exposure in Iraq, inquest rules

An inquest has ruled that an ex-soldier from the West Midlands who died from cancer developed the disease after being exposed to depleted uranium during his service in the Gulf War in 1991.Read

Horse found badly injured in Burntwood field

POLICE were today trying to solve a mystery which left a horse badly injured.Read

Warder hurt during 'riot' at Midlands young offenders' facility

A PRISON officer had boiling water hurled at him during violence at a Black Country young offenders’ institution, it emerged today.Read

'Riot' at Featherstone youth remand centre

POLICE, fire and ambulance crews were called to a Midland young offenders’ institution after serious trouble broke out among inmates.Read

By Steve Bradley

A PRISON officer was injured when serious trouble broke out among inmates at a Midland young offenders’ institution.Read

MP calls to remove London Midland’s rail contract

“IF LONDON Midland can’t do it, give it to someone who can.”Read

Chelcea dreaming of Miss Teen Queen UK title

VOTE for me and put me on the catwalk!Read

Pigs rescued from blaze at farm near Rugeley

TEN pigs were rescued as firefighters from across south Staffordshire tackled a fierce blaze at a farm.Read

Staffordshire coach driver and coach boss admit manslaughter

A coach driver and his boss - both from Burntwood, Staffordshire - are facing jail after admitting manslaughter in relation to a road crash that killed a married couple.Read

Ex-Staffordshire child abuse detective pleads guilty to child sex offence

A former child abuse detective from Stoke-on-Trent has pleaded guilty to inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity via the Facebook networking site.Read

Midlands paramedic sacked for using laughing gas in ambulance

A MIDLAND paramedic was sacked when she was found face down in the back of her ambulance after taking laughing gas meant for patients.Read

Villagers left without phone and internet after gang steals BT cable

THIEVES caused chaos for villagers after stealing a mile of communications cable – twice.Read

Lichfield Heritage Weekend celebrates Samuel Johnson's 300th birthday

THERE will be a Georgian theme at this year’s Lichfield Heritage Weekend in honour of author Samuel Johnson’s 300th birthday.Read

Kate Adie to be guest speaker at Lichfield Literary Dinner

INSPIRATIONAL war correspondent Kate Adie is giving literary buffs the chance to “dine out with danger” at an historical spot.Read

Oasis split: Pictures of Noel and Liam Gallagher last on stage together

Noel Gallagher was today contemplating life after Oasis after he quit the rock band blaming his brother for the walkout.Read

E.coli traces found in Cannock butcher’s cooked meats

A MIDLAND butchers has been allowed to continue selling cooked food after environmental health officers found traces of E.coli.Read

Appeal for loving homes for abandoned dogs in Lichfield

GIVE a dog who had a ruff time a home.Read

Naval Patrol Service veterans in special parade

OLD comrades and their relatives from Harry Tate’s Navy, the Royal Naval Patrol Service, took part in a special dedication event.Read

First aid upgrade for all Staffordshire firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS in a Midland brigade will be among the first in the country to receive extra first aid training so they can offer advanced care to accident victims.Read

Elephants show off their flair for music, art and football at West Midland Safari Park

ARE these the most talented elephants in the world?Read