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Workers and animals escape searing heat

It’s not easy keeping cool at work when it is as hot in the Black Country as Ibiza or Rome.

Smooth Radio Tammy’s entertainment guide

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Tammy Gooding gives you her guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.

Cast rock stage for killer stage

We Will Rock You
Birmingham Hippodrome.

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Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 23

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing youngsters from the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoting their school proms.

Three convicted over railway deaths

Three railway workers have been found guilty of breaching health and safety laws after two men were killed on a stretch of track in Staffordshire.

Hawks swoop in to deal with pigeons

A pair of hawks are helping in the battle to rid pigeons from the skies of Cannock Chase.

Snapshot of health troubles revealed

A snapshot of health problems in the West Midlands today reveals that heart disease and smoking-related illnesses are higher than the national average.

Fairytale ending as Precious finds home

A neglected dog who owes its life to two Express & Star readers has battled back to health and now has a new home – with the very same couple.

Our Nicky goes Morris dancing

Morris dancing is set to become a regular scene at pubs across the Black Country and Staffordshire.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 22

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing youngsters from across the region enjoying their school prom nights.

Teens rescued from river

Two teenagers trying to cool down in the heatwave had to be rescued by firefighters after swimming in the River Trent near Rugeley.

Group views impact of downturn on area

A regional taskforce made up of economic experts has visited Cannock to examine the impact of the recession on the district.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 21

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, showing guys and girls from across the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoying their prom nights.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 20

More pictures, sent in by readers, of youngsters across the Black Country and Staffordshire enjoying their school proms.

Chase gigs hailed a big success

This year’s Cannock Chase concerts have been hailed the best ever by organisers.

Sun and storms all this week

Flash floods brought chaos to parts of the West Midlands – with forecasters today warning of more extreme weather to come.

Charity runners turn park to sea of pink

Sandwell Valley was turned into a sea of pink, as more than 7,000 women laced up their trainers to raise cash for charity.

Skillful Charlotte is going international

A beauty therapy student from Penkridge has proved she is world class by qualifying for the international WorldSkills Competition Final in Canada.

New choice offered to council home seekers

A Staffordshire council’s new choice-based system for letting its affordable homes launches this week.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 19

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, of youngsters from across the region enjoying their Prom nights.

Weller delights wild wood Chase crowd

Lets get the basics out of the way first. This is Paul Weller; sincerity, sweat and songwriting come as standard.

Paul Weller rocks Cannock Chase

Five thousand hardy music fans braved an early evening downpour to see a blistering performance by mod icon Paul Weller at Cannock Chase.

Smooth Radio Tammy’s Entertainment Guide

Smooth Radio afternoon DJ Tammy Gooding gives you her guide to the best of the week’s entertainment across the region.

Michael Jackson - your tributes

The world of showbusiness was in shock today at the news Michael Jackson had died. Now we want your tributes to the king of pop.

Michael Jackson - his life in pictures

Pictures charting the life of Michael Jackson who has died in Los Angeles.

Card chain axes 750 jobs

Around 750 jobs were today lost at the card chain Birthdays with the closure of 136 stores – many of them in the West Midlands.

Blur turn back time on perfect night

Look carefully and you’ll see this lot all over town today; fixed grins, tired limbs and the embers of excitement still flickering in their eyes.

Road pricing debate is back on agenda

A pay-as-you-drive scheme would help tackle congestion hotspots in the West Midlands, one of the region’s transport chiefs has told Parliament.

Giant role at Rep for actor Anthony

Actor Anthony Pedley has come a long way since he first started treading the boards at King Edward VI School in Lichfield.

Proms 2009 - Picture Gallery 18

Another selection of pictures, sent in by readers, of youngsters from across the region enjoying their Prom nights.