http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/ Read all the latest Staffordshire news from the Birmingham Mail. Local reports on current events and news in Staffordshire, West Midlands. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Read all the latest Staffordshire news from the Birmingham Mail. Local reports on current events and news in Staffordshire, West Midlands. Staffordshire news, Birmingham Mail, news in Staffordshire, Staffordshire West Midlands http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/19/jail-for-tamworth-man-who-caused-sheep-deaths-97319-25201142/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/19/jail-for-tamworth-man-who-caused-sheep-deaths-97319-25201142/ A MAN who repeatedly left sheep grazing on river floodplains where many drowned has been jailed. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/15/lichfield-teenager-pleads-guilty-to-erdington-burglary-in-which-dogs-were-slaughtered-97319-25169892/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/15/lichfield-teenager-pleads-guilty-to-erdington-burglary-in-which-dogs-were-slaughtered-97319-25169892/ A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to burglary after a ‘house of horrors’ attack in which two pet dogs were slaughtered. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/14/midlands-death-coach-pair-jailed-97319-25163911/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/14/midlands-death-coach-pair-jailed-97319-25163911/ A MIDLAND coach driver has been jailed for five years and three months after a court heard that his out-of-control bus killed a couple as it smashed into their car. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/13/staffordshire-coach-driver-and-boss-face-jail-over-death-crash-97319-25159499/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/13/staffordshire-coach-driver-and-boss-face-jail-over-death-crash-97319-25159499/ A Staffordshire coach driver and his boss are facing jail after admitting manslaughter in relation to a road crash that killed a married couple and orphaned their son in North Yorkshire. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/13/tamworth-school-pool-faces-closure-if-funding-bid-fails-97319-25155729/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/13/tamworth-school-pool-faces-closure-if-funding-bid-fails-97319-25155729/ THE future of a Midland swimming pool used by nine schools hangs in the balance as council chiefs battle to find funding to sustain it. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/12/liam-s-meningitis-death-cannock-school-seeks-to-allay-other-parents-fears-97319-25146185/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/12/liam-s-meningitis-death-cannock-school-seeks-to-allay-other-parents-fears-97319-25146185/ PARENTS of pupils at a Midland school where a boy of 13 died from meningitis have been sent letters reassuring them there is no cause for alarm. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/12/thieves-steal-180-chickens-from-farm-in-alrewas-97319-25151037/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/12/thieves-steal-180-chickens-from-farm-in-alrewas-97319-25151037/ A FARMING couple has been left devastated after more than half their flock of chickens was stolen. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/11/gordon-brown-backs-campaign-to-keep-staffordshire-hoard-in-the-midlands-97319-25147813/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/11/gordon-brown-backs-campaign-to-keep-staffordshire-hoard-in-the-midlands-97319-25147813/ The British Museum wants to see the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold returned for display in the West Midlands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/11/alton-towers-will-never-surrender-details-of-latest-huge-rollercoaster-66331-25143211/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/11/alton-towers-will-never-surrender-details-of-latest-huge-rollercoaster-66331-25143211/ Alton Towers Resort, the UK's most popular theme park Resort, and home to some the world’s most jaw-dropping rides such as Nemesis and Oblivion is causing a stir amongst thrill-seeking enthusiasts with the construction of its latest attraction. Codenamed Secret Weapon 6 (SW6), the rollercoaster is scheduled for launch in March 2010. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/11/pair-fined-after-caught-dropping-cigarette-butts-97319-25135412/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/11/pair-fined-after-caught-dropping-cigarette-butts-97319-25135412/ TWO 21-year-olds have been prosecuted for littering after being caught dropping cigarette butts on the floor. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/10/tamworth-fireworks-display-hailed-a-success-97319-25132240/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/10/tamworth-fireworks-display-hailed-a-success-97319-25132240/ TAMWORTH’S fireworks spectacular has been hailed a huge success. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/10/thugs-leave-teenager-with-broken-jaw-after-an-unprovoked-attack-in-cannock-97319-25132241/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/10/thugs-leave-teenager-with-broken-jaw-after-an-unprovoked-attack-in-cannock-97319-25132241/ VIOLENT thugs who left a teenager with a broken jaw after an unprovoked attack are being hunted by police. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/09/tamworth-schoolteacher-suspended-over-claims-he-forged-coursework-97319-25126262/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/09/tamworth-schoolteacher-suspended-over-claims-he-forged-coursework-97319-25126262/ A Midland schoolteacher has been suspended after every single member of an English A level class complained that a teacher had corrected course work to boost exam pass rates. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/09/staff-at-birmingham-firm-donate-6-265-to-midland-hospice-97319-25123475/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/09/staff-at-birmingham-firm-donate-6-265-to-midland-hospice-97319-25123475/ STAFF at professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers have donated £6,265 to a Midland hospice following their annual charity quiz. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/07/families-urged-to-take-part-in-festive-plod-for-midland-hospice-97319-25109497/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/07/families-urged-to-take-part-in-festive-plod-for-midland-hospice-97319-25109497/ FAMILIES are being urged to “plod on” to boost the coffers of a caring charity this Christmas. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/06/west-midlands-police-seize-9m-in-assets-from-criminals-97319-25105586/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/06/west-midlands-police-seize-9m-in-assets-from-criminals-97319-25105586/ Criminals lost more than £9 million over 12 months as West Midlands Police seized their ill-gotten gains. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/06/cannock-factory-blaze-sees-a-busy-bonfire-night-for-crews-97319-25107382/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/06/cannock-factory-blaze-sees-a-busy-bonfire-night-for-crews-97319-25107382/ DOZENS of firefighters spent the night tackling a major blaze on a Cannock industrial estate. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/04/staffordshire-hoard-is-heading-back-to-mildands-97319-25081647/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/04/staffordshire-hoard-is-heading-back-to-mildands-97319-25081647/ PART of the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold – which could be snapped up by Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery – will head back to the Midlands next year, it has emerged. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/03/staffordshire-hoard-goes-on-display-at-british-museum-97319-25081234/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/11/03/staffordshire-hoard-goes-on-display-at-british-museum-97319-25081234/ A small selection of the Staffordshire Hoard has gone on display at the British Museum. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/30/shock-at-the-death-of-young-cannock-footballer-from-suspected-swine-flu-97319-25052146/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:52:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/30/shock-at-the-death-of-young-cannock-footballer-from-suspected-swine-flu-97319-25052146/ TRIBUTES were today paid to a talented young footballer who died after being suspected of catching swine flu. Staffordshire News