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Better by design

DELIGHTED chiefs at a ground-breaking Rugeley school are celebrating after being short-listed for a top design award. Read

M&S staff walk miles for St Giles

KIND-hearted department store staff in Tamworth have collected thousands of pounds for a hospice. Read

Villagers take on speeding drivers

FED-up villagers have joined forces with police and a councillor to combat speeding motorists making roads dangerous for pedestrians. Read

Freeing streets of 'ruthless' dealers

A YEAR-long operation which saw thousands of pounds-worth of drugs seized and dealers jailed has been hailed by police chiefs. Read

Police crackdown on illegal number plates

HUNDREDS of motorists were stopped for having illegal number plates during a police crackdown. Read

Work kicks-off on garden for patients

WORK to create a patients' garden in a hospital's grounds is finally under way. Read

Your chance to quiz council

RESIDENTS in a Staffordshire town will be able to have a say on issues of concern at community forums next month. Read

Youth rangers unveiled

A NEW youth ranger team which will look after beauty spots across Staffordshire will be unveiled later this month. Read

Midland doctor in court for extradition hearing

A MIDLAND doctor charged with killing a British patient with an injection of adrenalin almost 10 years ago was due in court for an extradition hearing today. Read

Court hearing for extradition

A MIDLAND doctor charged with killing a British patient with an injection of adrenaline almost 10 years ago was due in court for an extradition hearing today. Read

Makeover is centre stage

COUNCIL chiefs have revealed plans to revamp part of Lichfield to create an eye-catching focal point for visitors. Read

Police joy over plunge in crime

POLICE chiefs have hailed "excellent" new figures which have shown drops in crime and anti-social behaviour across the county. Read

Be my valentine... or take a beating

A STARK message that St Valentine's Day isn't all flowers and romance was issued today in a hard hitting Staffordshire campaign. Read

Branching out into fundraising

AROUND 100 new trees have been planted in Cannock following a ceremony to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion through a charity initiative. Read

Eleventh hour bid over tax increase

OPPOSITION councillors have launched a last-ditch bid to cut proposed tax rises facing thousands of Staffordshire families. Read

Union backs plan for pay shake-up

A TRADE union has formally backed a council's job evaluation proposals that could see thousands of workers net pay rises. Read

Cyclist mugged

A GANG of thugs pushed a cyclist off her bike before robbing her. Read

Facing the wall to raise cash

INTREPID police officers will be scaling the heights to raise cash for a national charity. Read

Invite to quiz angels author

A POPULAR author who has made it on a TV reading list will be in Staffordshire. Read

New year eastern promise

CHILDREN at a primary school in Sutton Coldfield have been enjoying their second New Year celebrations in just over a month. Read

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