THIEVES who stole copper from a Great Barr war memorial are the "lowest form of life" who should be "shipped to the front line", says a council chief.

The vandals struck at the Barr Beacon monument, which honours men from Staffordshire and Warwickshire who gave their lives in the First World War.

They damaged the roof, a wooden...

FORMER Aston ABC super flyweight Don Broadhurst admits he must be patient as he waits for the chance to put his defeat to Lee Haskins behind him.

Broadhurst was beaten on points by Haskins in a British and Commonwealth super flyweight title fight in Newport last December.

He is now eager to get back in the ring to make...

L AST month Tamworth Pantomime Company's Youth Academy held is first ever awards evening, recognising the theatre group's rising stars and top performers.

The night at Wilnecote Parish Hall, which is dedicated to thanking and rewarding the panto company's younger members for their efforts throughout a very busy year, is now set to become...