Horrific car crash driver is jailed

A dangerous driver who killed a Staffordshire man in a horror head-on smash was today starting a seven-year prison sentence.


Eyesore could make way for student flats

Multi-million pound plans were today unveiled to transform an eyesore former car dealership in Wolverhampton – once dubbed the city’s worst sight – with student flats, apartments and shops.


Sporting grant will be spent on pitches

New football pitches are set to be created at Tipton Sports Academy thanks to a grant of almost £20,000 from the Football Foundation.


New lease of life for old Little Civic

Wolverhampton’s former music venue Little Civic is to be brought back to life, it was announced today.


Householders foxed by wildlife survey

An array of animals including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers has set up home in many of Staffordshire’s gardens, a wildlife survey has found.


Quadrophenia at the Grand Theatre

Rock opera is never easy, especially one laden with as much double meaning and outlandish metaphor as this.


Villagers uniting to help orphans abroad

Villagers from Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley are set to help children affected by Aids in South Africa.


Charity boss to share business tips

An inspirational Staffordshire charity boss will share her tips for success with an audience of entrepreneurs at a business exhibition designed to help firms overcome the credit crunch.


Tory backs protests against waste plant

A prospective Conservative Parliamentary candidate in Staffordshire has declared his support for residents fighting plans for a new waste facility at a landfill site.


Father’s road trip goes into print

A father-of-two has published a book about a trip he took around America with his two young sons, in memory of his late wife.

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