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Boarded-up shops could become thing of the past

She is the Queen of Shops, soon to reign over Wolverhampton’s fortunes. ELIZABETH JOYCE looks at Mary Portas’ plan for the city


First class as Royal Mail hits delivery target

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.


Milk cages are target for metal thefts

Metal cages used for transporting milk have become the latest target for thieves who are costing dairies £4 million a year, it emerged today.


£4 million bid to beat Stafford congestion

Traffic congestion in Stafford is to be tackled with the help of a £4 million cash grant from the Government.


More photos of the Midlands from the air

An aerial view of our continually changing landscape.


Taylor’s got talent in West Midlands

Phil Taylor has thrown his weight behind an initiative to encourage West Midlands darters to sharpen up their game with a view to becoming a PDC pro.


Amateur stars to turn pro at the Civic

Amateur stars Ricky Summers and Andrew Robinson will make their professional debuts on the BoxNation bill at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on June 22.


A third of shops in Princes Street, Stafford, stand empty

Up to a third of shops in a Stafford town centre street are vacant, the Express & Star can reveal today.


Four players are released by Rangers

Stafford Rangers today confirmed Glynn Blackhurst, Paul Donnelly, Dan Skelton and Alan Nagington will not be offered terms for next season.


Rangers sign Sean Kinsella to contract

Stafford Rangers have dished out their first contract for next season by tying midfielder Sean Kinsella to the club on a one-year deal.

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