Staffordshire news, West Midlands

Brownhill soldier died because of uranium exposure in Iraq, inquest rules Sep 10 2009

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 Sep 10 2009

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

Warder hurt during 'riot' at Midlands young offenders' facility Sep 10 2009

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 Sep 09 2009

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

By Steve Bradley Sep 09 2009

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 Sep 08 2009

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

Chelcea dreaming of Miss Teen Queen UK title Sep 08 2009

VOTE for me and put me on the catwalk!Read

Pigs rescued from blaze at farm near Rugeley Sep 08 2009

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 Sep 07 2009

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 Sep 07 2009

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 Sep 06 2009

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 Sep 03 2009

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

Lichfield Heritage Weekend celebrates Samuel Johnson's 300th birthday Sep 03 2009

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 Sep 03 2009

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 Aug 29 2009

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 Aug 28 2009

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 Aug 27 2009

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

Naval Patrol Service veterans in special parade Aug 25 2009

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 Aug 25 2009

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 Aug 25 2009

ARE these the most talented elephants in the world?Read

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Brownhill soldier died because of uranium exposure in Iraq, inquest rules Sep 10 2009

Horse found badly injured in Burntwood field Sep 10 2009

Warder hurt during 'riot' at Midlands young offenders' facility Sep 10 2009

'Riot' at Featherstone youth remand centre Sep 09 2009

By Steve Bradley Sep 09 2009

MP calls to remove London Midland’s rail contract Sep 08 2009

Chelcea dreaming of Miss Teen Queen UK title Sep 08 2009

Pigs rescued from blaze at farm near Rugeley Sep 08 2009

Staffordshire coach driver and coach boss admit manslaughter Sep 07 2009

Ex-Staffordshire child abuse detective pleads guilty to child sex offence Sep 07 2009

Midlands paramedic sacked for using laughing gas in ambulance Sep 06 2009

Villagers left without phone and internet after gang steals BT cable Sep 03 2009

Lichfield Heritage Weekend celebrates Samuel Johnson's 300th birthday Sep 03 2009

Kate Adie to be guest speaker at Lichfield Literary Dinner Sep 03 2009

Oasis split: Pictures of Noel and Liam Gallagher last on stage together Aug 29 2009

E.coli traces found in Cannock butcher’s cooked meats Aug 28 2009

Appeal for loving homes for abandoned dogs in Lichfield Aug 27 2009

Naval Patrol Service veterans in special parade Aug 25 2009

First aid upgrade for all Staffordshire firefighters Aug 25 2009

Elephants show off their flair for music, art and football at West Midland Safari Park Aug 25 2009

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