Aston Villa appeal Chris Herd’s red card against West Brom

Aston Villa today launched an appeal against Chris Herd’s controversial red card against West Brom in a bid to halt the defender’s looming three-game ban.


Alice Cooper bringing fear to Birmingham NIA

Rock horror legend Alice Cooper will be helping fans get in the mood for all things spooky when he brings his Night of Fear Halloween show to Birmingham’s NIA Arena on Thursday.


Quarry chief bikes pledge

Biking events have been ditched at a Staffordshire quarry after an outcry by residents over a controversial scrambling meeting.


15,000 step out for Birmingham half marathon

Around 15,000 runners pounded the streets of Birmingham in the city’s half marathon – led by one of the greatest athletes in the world.


Women hurt in collision on Great Wyrley lane

Two elderly women were airlifted to hospital after a serious accident on a country lane in Staffordshire.


Willenhall regeneration scheme loses £1m

A long-awaited heritage project to repair historic buildings in Willenhall to help regenerate the town centre has been cut back by £1 million.


Fans meet Shameless star Tina Malone at Poundland

Shameless actress Tina Malone officially opened Walsall’s new Poundland store – after Coronation Street star Beverley Cal-lard pulled out to attend Betty Driver’s funeral.


Plan for Tesco at old 999 HQ Stafford site

A new Tesco store is to be built on the site of the former Staffordshire Ambulance Service headquarters in Stafford.


Street lights dimmed to save councils cash

Street lights are being dimmed after midnight as councils battle to save money, it can be revealed today.


VW campers shown off at BusFreeze event

Thousands of campervan devotees converged on Staffordshire from all over the UK to show off their beloved Volkswagen homes on wheels.

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