Ben Day
Local News
No changes to Barton Under Needwood fire cover
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service say fire cover in the Barton Under Needwood area won't be affected while work takes place over the next few months.
Woman charged with attempted murder
A 47 year old woman's been charged with attempted murder in Polesworth.
Appeal for Lichfield Torch Relay helpers
A plea's been made for more volunteers to come forward to help out when the Olympic Torch comes to Lichfield.
Rowett's plans for Brewers
Gary Rowett says his first priority is apointing an assistant manager to help run Burton Albion's first team.
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Headlines
Italian Student Dies In 'Mafia School Bombing'
One student has been killed and seven others injured in a suspected mafia bomb blast at a school in southern Italy.
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Chinese Activist And Family 'On Flight To US'
A plane carrying activist Chen Guangcheng and his family has left China for the USA, reports said.
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'Greek Euro Exit Threatens UK Economy'
A Greek exit from the euro currency threatens to push Britain into a recession equal to that suffered after the 2008 financial collapse, the Government's chief economic forecaster has said.
Family Members In Court On Terror Charges
Two brothers and a cousin have appeared in court in Northern Ireland charged with serious terrorist offences following an intelligence operation by the police and security service MI5.
No Rocket Launch: 'Lift-Off Did Not Occur'
A private space exploration company has suffered a major setback, with its rocket failing to launch on its test cargo flight.
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Olympic Torch Relay Begins Across The UK
The Olympic torch has started its 70-day journey across the UK from Land's End, the most southwesterly tip of mainland Britain.
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Showbiz
Bono Still Hasn't Found Billionaire Status
Bono has denied claims he will become a billionaire - and the world's richest rock star - on the back of the Facebook flotation.
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Lloyd Webber: Looks Not Enough For New Jesus
Andrew Lloyd Webber says he is not looking for a typical Jesus lookalike to play the lead in the new production of Jesus Christ Superstar - what he wants is charisma.
Back Of The Net: Alan Partridge Returns To TV
Alan Partridge is to make a long-awaited return to TV after Steve Coogan signed a deal to move the character to Sky from the BBC.
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Danny DeVito In West End Theatre Debut
Danny DeVito has been talking about his excitement at making his West End debut in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys.
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Videos
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'Greek Euro Exit Threatens UK Economy'
A Greek exit from the euro currency threatens to push Britain into a recession equal to that suffered after the 2008 financial collapse, the Government's chief economic forecaster has said.
Video:
Olympic Torch Relay Begins Across The UK
The Olympic torch has started its 70-day journey across the UK from Land's End, the most southwesterly tip of mainland Britain.
Video:
Chinese Activist And Family 'On Flight To US'
A plane carrying activist Chen Guangcheng and his family has left China for the USA, reports said.
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See You Later Alligator: Zoo Man's Lucky Escape
An American zoologist has been attacked by a 10ft-long alligator as he tried to capture it from beside a highway.
