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Burial fees to rise by 13pc

Burial fees at cemeteries in Staffordshire which have climbed rapidly in the last four years will jump a further 13 per cent from January, under plans revealed today.


Staffordshire villagers in poll switch

Voters in four villages near Stafford face having to choose an MP for Lichfield in future under changes proposed by the Boundary Commission.


Five local MPs fight to keep seats

Five MPs in the Black Country and Staffordshire face a fight to keep their seats in the next general election.


River Trent is one of most polluted in country

The River Trent in Staffordshire has been listed as one of 10 waterways in the country where wildlife is under threat because of pollution.


Rangers agree deal with Sean Kinsella

Stafford Rangers will today sign Sean Kinsella to a deal and turn their attentions to defensive cover ahead of the big Evo-Stik Premier League kick-off next week.


Neville Thompson in Rangers squad

Stafford Rangers new-boy Neville Thompson has been named in the squad to face Stone Dominoes tonight despite suffering from a bruised back.


Lift-off for Lichfield Festival space show

A performance inspired by the last space shuttle launch earlier this month entertained visitors at the 30th Lichfield Festival.


Masonry falls from West Bromwich church

Churchgoers had a lucky escape when loose masonry crashed to the ground outside a Black Country church


Life lived at the double as twins’ lives mirrored

Identical twins Caroline Paxton and Liz Cooke are used to sharing milestones.


Sweet scent of victory for David Austin Roses

Staff at David Austin Roses were today toasting its Royal Wedding blooms after securing the latest in a long line of gold awards at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show.

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