South Staffordshire news


Pensioner rammed in M5 drama

Police set up a road block and rammed an 80-year-old pensioner’s car after spotting him driving “eratically and dangerously” the wrong way down the M42 and M5 motorways through the Midlands.


Parking wardens set to bring in £65,000

The two parking wardens in South Staffordshire are due to bring in almost £65,000 in fines between them this year.


Tributes paid as former coroner dies at age 81

A former coroner for South Staffordshire who was instrumental in improving the safety of trains has died aged 81.


Sad loss of former golf club president Trevor Jenks

A prominent Wolverhampton businessman and philanthropist who served as president and captain of the South Staffordshire Golf Club has died after a short illness.


Chickens all wrapped up for the big freeze

With temperatures expected to drop as low as -9C tonight, these chickens will truly be cock of the farmyard as they sit pretty in their very own woolly jumpers.


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.


Pub boss car park offer for ramblers

A pub landlord will let people use his car park for free after charges at a nearby country park increased by 78 per cent, he said today.


Extra recycling bins for South Staffordshire homes

An extra  wheelie bin is on its way to homes in South Staffordshire under £900,000 plans revealed today – taking the total to three.


Fury at 78% rise for Baggeridge parking

Car parking charges at Baggeridge Country Park have been increased by 78 per cent, sparking fury among walkers and fears for the future of a tea shop.


Dudley crook came clean on thefts from his cell

A convicted metal thief confessed from his prison cell to a series of catalytic converter thefts from cars at two Midlands firms, a court heard.

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