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Drunken drug-driver jailed for ‘entirely avoidable’ death of six-year-old

John Owen was also making a hands-free phone call moments before he mounted the pavement and struck Sharlotte Naglis.

The Independent UK

Fire chief warns how unsafe ways to heat homes in energy crisis could be deadly

Staffordshire's Chief Fire Officer, Rob Barber, has highlighted potential dangers from cheaper ways that people might try to keep themselves warm this winter - which could lead to blazes

Daily Mirror

Man left comatose after 50ft fall while working on pylon now paralysed from waist down

Gavin Pugh, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, plunged to the floor during the horrific incident and was left in a coma for two months with doctors fearing he wouldn't survive his devastating injuries

Daily Mirror

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Butcher left with £5,113 monthly energy bill after trying to find better deal

Nick Griffin, from Stone, Staffordshire, was slapped with the huge bill after increasing energy price rises would have seen him paying around £700 a month

Daily Mirror

Hooded flasher in pink t-shirt exposed himself to woman after complimenting her dog

The incident happened at the Staffordshire beauty spot n September 15

Wales Online

Watchdog calls on Staffordshire Police to ‘urgently improve’

Concerns were raised about how the force investigates crime and handles offenders.

The Independent UK

More than 50 Just Stop Oil protesters in UK sent to jail on one day

Campaigners who blockaded Warwickshire oil terminal remanded for refusing to comply with court proceedings

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Oil terminal protest ‘not disrespectful’ to Queen, say activists

About 50 people have been blocking the main entrance to the site near Tamworth, Staffordshire.

The Independent UK

Cops offer man armed with crossbow McDonald's breakfast in bid to end 26-hour standoff

A police officer wearing a stab vest and helmet was seen approaching the Airbnb in Tamworth, Staffordshire with a McDonald's breakfast and hot drink as the standoff entered its second day

Daily Mirror

Alton Towers named UK's best value theme park for families - see the full list

Alton Towers, Legoland, Flamingo Land, Drayton Manor and Paultons are some of the best value UK theme parks according to recent rankings

Daily Mirror

Britain’s Longest Serving Firefighter Retires After Saving Thousands During A 50-Year Career

He is estimated to have tackled around 10,500 fires during his career after dedicating five decades of his life to helping others.

Zenger

Tourists who left rude review about staff with hearing aid banned from campsite

A TripAdvisor user called James T told visitors to Pillaton Hall Farm Campsite in Staffordshire to 'beware' of the staff member and has now been banned from returning

Daily Mirror

Mum with extreme phobia of vomit asked by her sick toddler 'do you not love me'

Maddie Blockley from Burton, Staffordshire, has emetophobia - an extreme fear of vomiting - and was heartbroken when she couldn't be around toddler Amelie when she fell ill

Daily Mirror

Doug Moller obituary

Other lives: Self-styled ‘King and Lord of the Roaches’, ruling over a rocky ridge in Staffordshire

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Birmingham Post

Lesters invests £100,000 in warehouse expansion

Packaging and logistics firm has taken additional space next to its headquarters in Staffordshire

Daily Mirror

Bloodied and wounded puppies seized as man jailed for illegal ear-cropping

Three wounded puppies were rescued after three men had conducted a barbaric and illegal operation on them to crop their ears in a flat in Staffordshire

Daily Record

Missing man known to enjoy long walks in Scotland may have travelled to Glasgow as cops launch search

John Binsley, 71, has not been seen or heard from since he disappeared from Yoxall, Staffordshire, in late June, but may have travelled to Scotland.

Liverpool Echo

Schoolgirls raped and abducted by vile gang

Two Liverpool men were among the gang members who sexually exploited three 13-year-old girls

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Daily Mirror

Alton Towers visitors climb down Oblivion rollercoaster as ride stops before 180ft drop

Park-goers were snapped being led down from the world's first vertical rollercoaster as temperatures at the Staffordshire theme park reached a scorching 37C on Tuesday

Daily Record

Alton Tower guests left stranded at 180ft on Oblivion ride on UK’s hottest day

Guests were pictured being led down from the vertical drop ride as the temperatures reach 37C at the Staffordshire theme park.

Daily Mirror

Family of girl, 12, left devastated after her night sweats turn out to be cancer

Natalie Bloxham, 34, from Staffordshire, took her daughter on holiday to Greece after being told her symptoms were likely due to a viral infection before her diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Dog who was so hungry she 'ate her own tail' desperately needs new home

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES. Owner Kyla Martin, of Bycars Road, Burslem, was banned from keeping all animals for three years when she appeared before magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Thursday, July 7

Daily Mirror

Bikers 'crash school prom' leaving kids in tears as teachers calls police

Parents say their children were left 'intimidated and frightened' at what was supposed to be a celebration of their time at St Gregory's Academy, in Longton, Staffordshire, on Thursday night

Daily Mirror

OnlyFans model stunned after arrest for leaving bags next to bins eight years ago

Heather Underwood from Knutton in Staffordshire had no idea what was going on when a police officer showed up to her door and said there was a warrant out for her arrest

The Independent UK

‘Who will respect him after this anyway?’: Voters in Tamworth call on MP Chris Pincher to resign amid scandal

Residents in Staffordshire town fear sleaze was becoming ‘normalised’ by a series of Conservative scandals

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