Bomber Command veteran George Burt is still serving aces at 87 after spending more than 72 years tackling opponents on the tennis court.
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Warm welcome for gambling rejection
Plans for a gambling arcade in a Staffordshire village were turned down “for the good of the community”, according to a councillor.
New group in schools plan battle
Parents, teachers and community groups have joined together to campaign against plans for three Cannock schools to become self-governing trusts.
Dragons fire up for charity boat race
Hordes of dragon boats were seen coming over the water in Chasewater – not in a Viking invasion but for a charity race.
Tom misses out on Gladiator final
The dreams of a former Hednesford Town footballer to compete in the finals of Gladiators have been shattered.
Anger over mix-up on specialist bed order
The grandparents of a disabled Staffordshire youngster whose friends and relatives raised enough money to buy him an adjustable bed have been forced to pay for one themselves after the company handling their order went in to administration.
Share your A-level highs and lows
The all-important A-level results are just around the corner and, whether full of cheers or tears, the Express & Star wants to see your pictures.
Estate fears on link road
A proposed link road could bring a horrendous volume of vehicles into a Cannock estate, say residents.
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Diving hopefuls can’t take the plunge
Divers hoping to follow in the footsteps of new teenage Olympic star Tom Daley will struggle to follow their dreams in the Midlands.