Skate park planned in memory of boy, 15

Friends of tragic Staffordshire teenager are aiming to create a new skate park in his memory. Michael Patterson, aged 15, of Park End, Lichfield, died in his sleep in April.


Health centre plan for petrol station site

Revised plans to turn a former petrol station in the Black Country into a multi-million pound health centre with flats and shops look set to be approved.


Sculptor’s artwork is far from the pits

A Black Country sculptor is working on a £45,000 public artwork project dedicated to the area’s industrial heritage.


Riveting reads as pupils go for a record

Hundreds of pupils at a primary school in Smethwick attempted to read their way into the record books.


Birds and bees join show canines

Man’s best friend will be joined by the birds and the bees at this year’s Staffordshire County Show.


Farming film will be tribute to rural life

A feature film celebrating farming in Staffordshire through the years is set to be launched at Staffordshire County Show next week.


Mowbray: I need the final say

Tony Mowbray today backed Jeremy Peace’s plans to slash Albion’s playing staff – providing he has the final say on the new 20-man squad.


Petrov in plea on Barry

Stiliyan Petrov expects Villa supporters to give Gareth Barry a rousing reception tomorrow for what could be his final farewell.


Deeney: We need cure for home ills

Troy Deeney knows the magnitude of Walsall’s task in League One and insists they have to fix their poor home form to succeed.


Meeting on taxi changes

A special meeting will be held to hear licence applications by Wyre Forest District taxi drivers who could be faced with buying new purpose-built cars.

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