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The NHS Trust running Stafford Hospital spent £628,000 on boosting its image in a three-year-period when it was embroiled in a scandal over dismal standards of care.

Almost 1,000 people have paid tribute to a 22-year-old Rugeley man who was killed in a three-car smash.

A failed businessman from Wolverhampton who was caught in a police sting trying to bring cocaine worth £38,000 into the city in a BMW was jailed this afternoon.

The Lake District isn’t just a resort, writes John Nash, it’s an experience, which for many is felt at the deepest points of human emotion.

Albion midfielder James Morrison is poised to make his comeback from a 10-month injury lay-off and return to the squad for the FA Cup fifth-round replay against Reading.

Wolves winger Michael Kightly has jetted to Spain for a series of treatments on his troublesome knees in a bid to try and save his season.

Albion new-boy Ben Watson is straining at the leash to play for the club after joining the Baggies’ promotion campaign for the rest of the season.

Villa winger Ashley Young has targeted two Wembley appearances in a week after revealing his hopes for an England recall.

Birmingham midfielder Keith Fahey is still hoping to win a place in the Republic of Ireland squad despite being overlooked again by coach Giovanni Trapattoni.

Walsall striker Troy Deeney has backed misfiring Darren Byfield to end his goal drought and insists his strike partner is still a major player for the team.