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Midlands from the air

An aerial view of our continually changing landscape. Watch out for our second aerial photos gallery on Friday.


Midland Air Ambulance hit by soaring price of fuel

Soaring fuel prices have pushed the cost of each mission by the Midland Air Ambulance up by more than £500 a time, costing the cash-strapped charity thousands of pounds extra every month, it emerged today.


Woman dies after falling from M54 bridge

A woman died after falling from a bridge over the M54 near Wolverhampton.


RAF Cosford celebrates Comet’s 60th anniversary

On the 2nd May 1952 a BOAC de Havilland Comet 1 carried 36 passengers on the first leg of a journey from London to Johannesburg on what was the first fare paying passenger flight in a Jet Airliner. 


Driver injured in smash with lorry on M54

A driver suffered serious injuries today after his car collided with a lorry on the M54 near Wolverhampton.


Trains back at Cosford station

Trains called at Cosford railway station today for the first time in more than six months after work on a new platform was completed.


Queen to make Diamond Jubilee visit to RAF Cosford

The Queen is to visit RAF Cosford as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations for the Midlands’ biggest-ever Royal party, it was announced today.


Welcome home party for Neptune Collonges

Grand National winner Neptune Collonges returned home to Cosford for a celebration with his owner John Hales’ family and friends.


Winner John Hales defends Grand National after horse deaths

The winning Midland owner of the Grand National has defended the world’s most famous steeplechase after two horses died.

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