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'Only call 999 in emergencies' plea

Under-pressure ambulance crews are reiterating their plea to the public to only call them to real emergencies.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is experiencing inappropriate calls from people who have slipped in the icy conditions or who are suffering with flu, and is currently under immense pressure.

They are now strongly urging...

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Unique art highlights the lives of hospice residents

Unique art highlights the lives of hospice residents

A unique wall hanging giving an insight into the lives of 50 Sutton residents has gone on display at St Giles Day Hospice. Created by...

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Turn real trees into chippings

Residents may still have a reason to feel chipper even as the gloomy days of January mark the passing of Christmas fun. Sutton Park will again allow people to bring their flagging Christmas...

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Winter flu advice for the new year

The local NHS is reminding residents that it is not too late to seek protection from flu. Even though the Christmas season is over, says Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust (BEN...

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New year singing heats raised money

Xmas gave way to the X-factor on New Year's Eve when amateur singers took part in a fund-raising, charity contest. The winner will emerge from a series of heats that have been held around...

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Paul bids farewell to hospital after 42 years

Paul bids farewell to hospital after 42 years

A familiar face at Sutton's Good Hope Hospital said a fond farewell to colleagues last month, after 42 years of service. Paul Garland,...

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Connie's album left sitting in warehouse

Connie Talbot  signing CDs and photos at HMV: the company distributing copies of her album has gone into administration.

She may have broken all records by getting a Christmas number one in America, but the credit crunch has hit Connie Talbot's British...

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End of an era as Woolworths closes

Winter Woolies – the bargains have been picked as mixed fortunes take hold.  (PJ02689-08721SO)

As the Sutton Coldfield Woolworths branch closed its doors for the final time last weekend, just one hard-boiled, striped sweet remaine...

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Elderly man in critical condition after Erdington RTC

An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being in a collision with a car in Pype Hayes. The crash happened on Eachelhurst Road at around 10.20am on Friday...

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Ellie is youngest person to be awarded MBE

Ellie Simmonds has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours.

Paralympian, Ellie Simmonds, has become the youngest person ever to be honoured with an MBE by the queen.

The 14-year-old Boldmere swimmer topped off a record-breaking year with the honour which recognises her double gold winning performance in Beijing this year.

The teenager, originally from Aldridge, also charmed the nation with...

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MBE for Sutton Coldfield cyclist

Olympic gold medallist Paul Manning.

Olympic cyclist Paul Manning has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List. Sutton Coldfield-born Manning was among a...

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Mikes keep up pressure at top with victory

Midland Football Alliance Boldmere St Michaels 3 Coleshill Town 1 The Mikes made sure they stayed hot on the heels of league leaders Market Drayton Town thanks to a fine victory over a...

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Adders prove to have sting in the tail as Sutton squander lead

British Gas Business Southern Midlands Division Atherstone Town 3 Sutton Coldfield Town 2 Sutton were made to pay for a series of missed chances as the Adders came from behind to take all...

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Indoor focus for silver star Kenney

Sutton Coldfield's Laura Kenney has her sights firmly set on a successful indoor season after scooping team silver at the European Cross Country Championships in Belgium. The 23-year-old...

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Elvis concert celebrates The King's birthday

NEW year rock! Elvis fans will be able to celebrate the King's birthday at a special concert in Cannock this Saturday (January 10).

The concert, featuring international Elvis artist Mark Clay and his band, takes place at the Prince of Wales Centre from 7.30pm.

The concert will remember the legendary singer – who would have...

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Pantomime fun at Sutton Coldfield theatre

Panto season is upon us once more and the Highbury Little Theatre is gearing up for traditional family fun. From The Top Theatre Company will stage a polished production of "The Old Lady Who...

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Strange roles lead to Players' presidency

Stephen Brunton pictured in September's production of <I> Tonnes Of   Money</I>.    (SIP)

THE Lichfield Players have named Stephen Brunton as the new president of the 65-year-old drama society. Barrie Atchison stepped down...

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Crank up the air-raid sirens and sound the alarm

THE WARTIME darlings return to Lichfield Garrick later this month for their annual trip down memory lane. The sounds of Dame Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Marlene Dietrich, Carmen Miranda and...

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Spinning his way into search for superstar on decks

Lichfield DJ Rob Day.  (SIP)

A LICHFIELD man is facing a vinyl countdown after being shortlisted in the final five out of 1,000 in a nationwide DJ search. Rob Day...

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