Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has taken the axe to more than 120 projects as part of a multi-million pound cost-saving exercise.
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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.
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.
Our Nicky goes Morris dancing
Morris dancing is set to become a regular scene at pubs across the Black Country and Staffordshire.
Plea over persecution of peregrines
Pigeon fanciers are being accused of targeting peregrine falcons in the West Midlands in a series of sick attacks, including lacing their prey with poison.
Bookstore on barge is one hull of an idea
Tales from the riverbank could be coming to a canal near you with the opening of a floating bookshop.
Traffic ban plea to make streets safer
Stricter rules could be brought in barring cars from Lichfield city centre to crack down on drivers flouting regulations.
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.
Road to be closed for £500k work
Almost half a million pounds will be spent to strengthen embankments at a railway bridge in a Lichfield village.
Mystery Inca artefact up for sale
A 400-year-old pottery flask with its origins in the Inca Empire has been unearthed thousands of miles from home in a Staffordshire village.
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.
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.
MP brands railway facilities a disgrace
Lichfield’s MP has demanded improved disabled access at Lichfield Trent Valley train station, branding the current facilities as “a disgrace”.
Ex-soap star Riley’s roles are poles apart
Ex-Emmerdale star Lisa Riley might be the last person you’d expect to find pole dancing in front of an audience, but that’s exactly what she will be doing on stage in Lichfield tonight.
Travellers move on from sports pitches
A gang of travellers who set up camp on sports pitches in Lichfield have been moved on. They arrived in Curborough Road about two weeks ago, bringing six caravans with them.
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.
Appeal fund launch over hall plans
Residents campaigning against the proposed location of a community hall on a Staffordshire estate have launched an appeal fund for a judicial review of the decision to grant planning permission.
Tasty treats are poetry to visitors
Poetry fans in Lichfield tucked in to bacon butties while enjoying the latest efforts from local bards.
Park can have £14m luxury hotel
Drayton Manor Park has finally had the “full green light” for a £14 million hotel project that has been in the pipeline for more than a decade.
Deputy at council is to step down
The deputy leader of Lichfield District Council has announced he is to step down, triggering a shake-up of the ruling cabinet.
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