More than 90 per cent of first class mail in the Midlands was delivered the next working day, according to new figures. Royal Mail exceeded its first class delivery targets in most parts of the region.

Students have helped to take part in a world record dance attempt to mark the beginning of the Olympic Torch’s journey.

A popular road that was closed for the multi-million pound Chasewater dam repairs is likely to remain shut.

Olympics fever was officially ignited in the UK today when the iconic flame started its 70-day nationwide tour.

Fire crews were called to a blaze in the living room of a home in Staffordshire today.

A gang of car-key burglars raided homes across Staffordshire and the West Midlands to steal high value vehicles, a court heard.

Thousands of rush-hour drivers were held up today following a crash between a lorry and car on the M6.

Choristers were singing from the roof of Lichfield Cathedral today. Members of the Lichfield Cathedral Choir gathered early this morning to mark Ascension Day.

Nobody forgets their brush with royalty. If you have ever met the Queen, the memory stays with you for a lifetime.

A Staffordshire family will be taking part in a solstice walk in a bid to raise £20,000 in memory of a much-loved mother.