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Forum to help Staffordshire firms to get financial help.

STAFFORDSHIRE businesses struggling to get financial help to grow can get advice from a team of experts later this month.Read

Staffordshire businesses offered a boost for 2012.

STAFFORDSHIRE firms have the chance to reach out to new customers with the county’s Environmental Quality Mark. It offers firms who support the local economy extra help. Details at eqm/org.uk/staffordshire.Read

Staffordshire Treasure Trails could help burn off festive calories

FAMILIES are being urged to explore Staffordshire’s beautiful countryside with the help of a special treasure trail.Read

Circus of Horrors to perform in Lichfield.

THE Circus of Horrors, which appeared Britain’s Got Talent in 2011, will take to the stage of the Lichfield Garrick on January 27 at 7.30pm. Call 01543 412 121.Read

Burntwood Leisure Centre marks 10th anniversary.

BURNTWOOD Leisure Centre near Lichfield is throwing its doors open for free on January 21 to celebrate its tenth birthday.Read

Five hurt in Cannock flat fire

FIVE people have been injured following a mystery flat fire.Read

Fradley 10k 2012 date revealed

THE popular Florette Fradley 10k will be held on March 11 from 10.30am. There will also be a 2k for juniors. For more visit www.kpevents.netRead

War artist's work on display at National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.

PAINTINGS by war artist Sergeant Major Douglas Farthing MBE have gone on display at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas until February 29.Read

Birdwatchers flock to Cannock Chase after reports of two great grey shrikes

BIRDWATCHERS are flocking to Cannock Chase after reports of two great grey shrikes being seen in the area.Read

Unique service hailed a success in Staffordshire.

A UNIQUE service helping care employers to recruit quality staff has been hailed as a success. CareMatch, part of the groundbreaking Staffordshire Cares programme, has helped more than 1,000 in the last year find employment, training, volunteering and work experience in the care sector. Call 0800 328 4122.Read

Burntwood set to get pony and miner sculpture.

A LIFE-SIZED bronze sculpture of a pit pony and a miner is to be created for a Staffordshire town.Read

Tamworth store to throw tea party for pensioners.

A GROUP of pensioners will be treated to a tea party in Tamworth this weekend.Read

West End star Ramin Karimloo is to perform in Birmingham.

WEST End star Ramin Karimloo is to perform at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on May 17, 7.30pm.Tickets go on sale this Friday. Call 0121 780 3333.Read

Table top sale at arboretum in Alrewas

THE National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield, will hold a table top sale this Sunday from 10am to 3pm, in the Rose Room.Read

Longdon pub to stage gourmet food weekends.

A FAMOUS Staffordshire pub is to host some of the region’s top chefs for a series of gourmet evenings and weekends showcasing their cooking talents.Read

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Dad's frantic Thai search for son to be made into a Hollywood film

SEAN’S saga ticks all the boxes. There’s romance and heartache to rival anything served up by Hugh Grant, espionage worthy of a John Le Carre novel and a daring rescue that Sly Stallone would be proud of.Read

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Tamworth fans hail Lambs' FA Cup battle against Everton

THE mighty Lambs’ brave performance against Everton has been hailed as “one of the great days in the history of Tamworth Football Club”.Read

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Man charged with racially abusing ex Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore on Twitter

A 21-year-old man has been charged with racially abusing ex-Premier League star and football pundit Stan Collymore on Twitter.Read

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Tamworth supporters talk of FA Cup dreams ahead of Everton clash

“I DON’T believe it – she’s here at last,” whooped Brian Whitehouse, his arms held high in a show of triumph as the breathless blonde stumbled into the sparse football club shop.Read

West Midlands road and rail hit by storm force winds

STORM force winds battered the West Midlands, damaging power lines and knocking trees on to roads and rail lines as they caused travel misery across the region.Read