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Wolves ABC welcome first Olympian

Wolverhampton amateur boxing club opened their doors to their newest Olympian this week – and one fighter has even come out of retirement to aid their cause.


Fuel spill cause M6 traffic misery

Thousands of drivers were caught in miles of tailbacks after a lorry spilled more than 100 litres of diesel on the M6 during rush hour, causing 90-minute delays. EXTRA – see more pictures.


Cheslyn Hay to see hundreds of quarry lorries each week

Hundreds of lorries will flood a South Staffordshire village each week for decades after plans to quarry an area the size of 15 football pitches near homes were approved.


Dedicated councillor dies after cancer battle

A dedicated parish councillor who fought to secure cash for a major refurbishment of a community centre in his South Staffordshire village has died following a two-year battle with cancer.


M6 crash near Walsall causes hold-ups

A two-car collision caused long tailbacks on the M6 near Walsall during rush hour today.


M6 gantries cut back to protect residents

The number of towering new gantries to be built as part of a £126.4 million project to open up a section of hard shoulder on the M6 has been reduced to avoid disruption to nearby residents.


Stranded villagers’ fury at bus fare rise

Hitting bus passengers in the pocket with increased fares is wrong when there have been so many complaints about the existing service, a South Staffordshire councillor said today.


Gales cause travel chaos across Midlands

Telegraph poles and trees were torn down, thousands of homes were left without power and there was chaos on the road and rail network as 60mph winds gave the Midlands a fresh battering today.


APC Overnight enjoys record month

A parcel delivery giant in Staffordshire today reported a record December, with business up 15 per cent year-on-year.


Mild winter leads to bumper crop of veg

Bumper crops of vegetables are being harvested in Staffordshire and the West Midlands weeks earlier than usual because of the mild winter.

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