Festival’s Mystery Gig star unveiled

The star to lead Lichfield Festival’s Mystery Gig has been revealed as famous folk artist and Mercury prize nominee Seth Lakeman.


Officer wins award for work helping wildlife

A police officer has received an award for her work in protecting wildlife in Staffordshire. Pc Ellie Sewell of Trent Valley division of the county force received the Elsie Ashley Award in the recent force awards.


Call for safety on road as child knocked down

Campaigners are calling for more safety measures along a Wednesbury road after a second child was knocked down in less than a month.


Bower and glory for traditional gathering

Lichfield was jam-packed to celebrate one of the biggest events in the city’s calendar.


Team take on climbing challenge

A team of four from a Staffordshire business are planning to push their bodies to the limit by attempting to climb three of the UK’s biggest mountains in just 24 hours.


Wolves not interested in Hart

Wolves are progressing with transfer targets – but have no interest in Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.


Lerner upbeat that Barry will stay

Villa chairman Randy Lerner has revealed he is ‘optimistic’ midfielder Gareth Barry will still be at the club next season.


Megson heading queue for Robbo

Bolton are poised to lead the chase for Albion’s Paul Robinson after the defender was given permission to leave the Hawthorns for the right price.


Alexander the great for Foley

Wolves fans’ Player of the Year Kevin Foley holds Burnley promotion hero and veteran midfielder Graham Alexander as his hero.


Taundry aims to emulate O’Connor

Walsall midfielder Richard Taundry has spoken of his desire to emulate Saddlers legend Martin O’Connor.

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