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A vintage car-mad vicar led an open air service from the seat of his beloved MG Midget in front of dozens of worshippers. Rev Richard Cornfield gave readings and led hymns while standing in his convertible 1969 model.

Acres of council-owned land in Sandwell is set to be sold off to make way for dozens of new homes in West Bromwich, Tipton, Wednesbury and Rowley Regis.

Residents of a speed plagued road have handed in a petition to Staffordshire County Council as part of their battle to slow down traffic.

An intrepid team of charity workers are embarking on a gruelling 92-mile trek across the hills and valleys of Staffordshire to raise vital funds for wildlife.

Campaigners fighting for a cutback in quarrying proposals for Staffordshire have been warned they still face a battle – despite a promise from the county council’s new administration.

Health chiefs say they would like to see £11million spent on improving Kidderminster Hospital and Alexandra Hospital in Redditch as well as other patient facilities rather than on car parking.

Wolves have held talks with Reading striker Kevin Doyle with a view to signing the £6.5million-rated striker.

Albion have told Bolton Wanderers they must be double their offer to take Paul Robinson from the Hawthorns.

Villa are ready to rival Everton for Sheffield United’s highly-rated right-back Kyle Naughton.

Walsall defender Rhys Weston has tipped young team-mate Darryl Westlake to be the “jewel in the crown” but warns he will have to fight for his place.