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Chance of more snow for West Midlands, say forecasters Feb 08 2012

FORECASTERS warned the West Midlands could be hit by further snow flurries as the big freeze continues to bite.Read

A crackdown has been launched following a spate of break ins in Cannock. Feb 08 2012

RESIDENTS in Cannock Chase are being urged to check that their sheds and garages are secure after a series of break-ins.Read

Lichfield MP's call to firms if bills are not paid swiftly by Governmenet. Feb 08 2012

LICHFIELD MP Michael Fabricant has urged city firms to get in touch if any Government department is slow in paying its bills.Read

DVD produced to encourage more women firefighters in Staffordshire. Feb 08 2012

WOMEN in the Midlands are being urged to consider a career as a firefighter.Read

Harry Moseley's memory lives on with Birmingham walk Feb 08 2012

THE fundraising efforts of brave Harry Moseley will live on after bosses of the Birmingham Walkathon agreed to rename this year’s event in his honour.Read

Cannock benefits team is the third quickest in the UK. Feb 08 2012

CANNOCK Chase Council bosses are applauding its benefits team after it won the accolade of third quickest in the country.Read

A pedestrian crossing gets the thumbs up in Tamworth. Feb 08 2012

A PEDESTRIAN crossing has been given the thumbs-up by shoppers.Read

West Midlands Fire Service sets up private company to generate income. Feb 08 2012

WEST Midlands Fire Service has set up a private company to generate cash so it can weather the next round of Government cuts.Read

Birmingham City Council tears up the rulebook to allow triathlon to go ahead Feb 08 2012

BIRMINGHAM’S plans to stage its first triathlon nearly sank without trace – due to an ancient by-law banning swimming in the city’s lakes and ponds.Read

Groundbreaking new body seeks a dynamic chair in Staffordshire. Feb 08 2012

A GROUNDBREAKING body set up to improve public confidence in healthcare services is seeking its first chairperson.Read

Birmingham man admits murder of pensioner Feb 08 2012

A THUG who killed a grandad in a botched raid on his home has admitted the pensioner’s murder.Read

Burntwood Library hosts free get back into work event. Feb 08 2012

BURNTWOOD Library is hosting a free event to help local residents to find employment, training and volunteering posts on February 28, 10am to 1pm.Read

Five Lichfield schools to take part in speaking competition. Feb 08 2012

FIVE Lichfield schools will take part in this year’s School’s Speaking Competition in the city’s Guildhall on February 24 at 7.30pm.Read

Shenstone racing driver is the one to watch in 2012. Feb 08 2012

YOUNG Midland racing driver Ant Whorton-Eales has been ranked as the No.1 driver to watch for the 2012 season by one of the country’s top motorsport publications.Read

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal Lichfield crash. Feb 08 2012

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found dead in his van following a mystery crash.Read

Folk Concert in Shirley Feb 08 2012

FOLK lovers are invited to sing-along at a charity concert. The Shirley Red Lion Folk Club is holding the concert – to raise money a new hospice for the West Midlands – at 7pm on February 25 at the Dovehouse Theatre in Solihull. For tickets contact 0121 706 7139.Read