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/2009/11/07/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 http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/30/staffordshire-vicar-charged-with-downloading-child-porn-97319-25050589/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/30/staffordshire-vicar-charged-with-downloading-child-porn-97319-25050589/ A Church of England vicar from Staffordshire has been charged with downloading indecent images of children from the internet. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/30/staffordshire-vicar-charged-with-downloading-child-porn-97319-25050589/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/30/staffordshire-vicar-charged-with-downloading-child-porn-97319-25050589/ A Church of England vicar from Staffordshire has been charged with downloading indecent images of children from the internet. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/28/staffordshire-prison-staff-families-hit-by-hoax-97319-25034432/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:05:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/28/staffordshire-prison-staff-families-hit-by-hoax-97319-25034432/ THE families of Midland prison guards are being targeted in a scam believed to be linked to confidential security data lost by the Government. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/28/farmer-speaks-out-after-staffordshire-hoard-found-on-his-land-97319-25033061/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/28/farmer-speaks-out-after-staffordshire-hoard-found-on-his-land-97319-25033061/ THE farmer who owns the land where a metal detectorist unearthed the Staffordshire Hoard has spoken for the first time of his awe at the find. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/26/teenager-jailed-for-new-year-party-brick-attack-in-tamworth-97319-25018536/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:54:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/26/teenager-jailed-for-new-year-party-brick-attack-in-tamworth-97319-25018536/ A teenager who killed his friend by hurling a brick at a New Year party in Staffordshire has been sentenced to five-and a-half years' detention for his manslaughter. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/bishop-of-lichfield-tells-christians-to-wear-crosses-with-pride-at-christmas-97319-25010014/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/bishop-of-lichfield-tells-christians-to-wear-crosses-with-pride-at-christmas-97319-25010014/ A SENIOR Midland church leader today laid down the gauntlet to the politically correct brigade – by calling on all Christians to wear crosses in the run-up to Christmas. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/tamworth-biker-killed-in-road-crash-97319-25010006/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/tamworth-biker-killed-in-road-crash-97319-25010006/ A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a smash with a car in Staffordshire, police revealed last night. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/staffordshire-paperboy-left-brain-damaged-by-lorry-crash-set-for-compensation-97319-25010000/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/staffordshire-paperboy-left-brain-damaged-by-lorry-crash-set-for-compensation-97319-25010000/ A PAPERBOY who suffered brain damage when he was knocked down on a busy Midland road is in line for a compensation payout. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/cocaine-found-strapped-to-man-in-tamworth-lap-dancing-club-97319-25009997/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/25/cocaine-found-strapped-to-man-in-tamworth-lap-dancing-club-97319-25009997/ POLICE officers got a nasty surprise when they arrested a man for drug possession – and found a small bag of cocaine strapped to his genitals. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/24/west-midlands-pilot-feared-dead-in-caribbean-97319-25005773/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/24/west-midlands-pilot-feared-dead-in-caribbean-97319-25005773/ A British pilot feared dead was hailed a hero by his employers today after he ditched his plane in the south Caribbean sea. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/23/swine-flu-kills-two-in-the-west-midlands-97319-24996436/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/23/swine-flu-kills-two-in-the-west-midlands-97319-24996436/ Two further people have died from swine flu in the region as estimated numbers of new H1N1 virus cases almost doubled nationwide, it was announced yesterday. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/21/man-s-hand-trapped-in-potato-picker-in-lichfield-97319-24983473/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:14:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/21/man-s-hand-trapped-in-potato-picker-in-lichfield-97319-24983473/ A man has been airlifted to hospital after his hand became trapped in a mechanical potato picker near Lichfield. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/18/tamworth-high-school-probes-claims-teachers-forged-coursework-97319-24957447/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/18/tamworth-high-school-probes-claims-teachers-forged-coursework-97319-24957447/ A PROBE has been launched into allegations from Midlands pupils that their exam coursework was forged by a member of staff. Staffordshire News http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/18/cannock-sex-offender-complains-about-mental-torture-in-prison-97319-24957507/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/staffordshire-news/2009/10/18/cannock-sex-offender-complains-about-mental-torture-in-prison-97319-24957507/ AN evil sex offender who raped and abused under-age girls is whining about being “mentally tortured” in prison. Staffordshire News