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    Lichfield residents vow to fight area's planning proposals May 15 2009

    Worried Lichfield residents’ groups have formed a ‘mighty alliance’ to scrutinise planning proposals for the district. Read

    Man left in life-threatening condition after bus crash May 15 2009

    A 51-year-old pedestrian is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after sustaining serious head injuries when a bus crashed in Wolverhampton. Read

    Former Mail journalist takes Tamworth film festival role May 15 2009

    A FORMER Birmingham Mail journalist is reaching for the stars – as the new owner of Britain’s biggest film-makers’ festival. Read

    Midlands charity benefits from People's Race at Aintree May 14 2009

    A THRILLING win at Aintree has boosted a lifesaving charity’s coffers by £25,000. Read

    NHS staff urged to become whistleblowers May 14 2009

    HEALTH Secretary Alan Johnson has urged NHS staff who are scared to blow the whistle on failings in their hospital to step forward. Read

    Lichfield mosque row: Muslim community say plan has been misunderstood May 13 2009

    The man at the centre of the controversy over calls for a mosque in Lichfield city called for calm this week – and said he had been misunderstood. Read

    Police seize thousands of fake items at Staffordshire car boot sale May 13 2009

    POLICE have seized fake DVDs, CDs and computer games worth tens of thousands of pounds at a car boot sale. Read

    Teenagers arrested after ducklings found dead at Stafford school May 13 2009

    Staffordshire Police said the boys, both from Stafford, were arrested and interviewed by police and RSPCA officers. It followed an incident last week at Marshlands Primary School, which is a special school in Lansdowne Way, Stafford. The boys are now on bail. Read

    Blue return to Midlands May 11 2009

    BOY band Blue will make a comeback to the stage this summer to headline a new festival in the heart of the Midlands. Read

    Would be strangler who slit his own throat jailed for six years May 08 2009

    A would-be strangler from Staffordshire who slit his own throat in the mistaken belief that his victim was dead has been jailed for at least six years. Read

    Lichfield teenager described as "young Mick Hucknall" on Britain's Got Talent May 08 2009

    Britain's Got Talent unearths a "young Mick Hucknall" from Staffordshire during the latest auditions. Read

    Staffordshire detective in court on child sex charges May 08 2009

    A police officer from Stoke-on-Trent charged with causing or inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity has appeared in court via videolink. Read

    Parents fight education battle through local elections May 08 2009

    MIDLAND parents are campaigning to save their children’s schools in the local elections next month. Read

    Vandals deal blow to Cannock Chase plant disease battle May 08 2009

    VANDALS have forced countryside experts fighting a rare but potentially devastating plant disease to restrict access to a Midland beauty spot. Read

    Staffordshire election hopefuls offered glimpse of councillor's life May 08 2009

    CANDIDATES in Staffordshire County Council elections can sample life as a councillor. Read

    Call to make Rugeley Charter Fair 09 the best one yet May 07 2009

    Organisers of this year’s Rugeley Charter Fair are hoping this summer’s event will be bigger and better than ever before to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the Charter. Read

    Hunt for Lichfield man holding £75,000 winning lottery ticket May 07 2009

    A man in Lichfield could be nearly £75,000 richer after matching five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw. Read

    Lichfield Cathedral to hold exhibition of local artist RN Clarke's paintings May 07 2009

    An exhibition of paintings made by Lichfield-born artist RN Clarke showing Staffordshire landscapes is to take place in Lichfield Cathedral from September 3 to 17. Read

    Abbots Bromley girls school to open boys prep school May 07 2009

    Abbots Bromley School for Girls has announced the opening of its prep school to boys from the start of the new school year in September. Read

    Cannock Chase to host memorial to Polish World War Two soldiers May 07 2009

    A commemorative service in memory of the 15,000 Polish soldiers who were murdered or ‘disappeared’ in the former Soviet Union during a single action in the Second World War will be held at Cannock Chase this weekend. Read

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