Rugeley2 days agoMotorcyclist killed in crash was 'true gentleman'Tributes are paid to Jamie Mottram, who died when his bike was involved in a crash with two cars.2 days ago2 days agoRail line closes for HS2 viaduct workThe line will shut between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley from 29 to 31 May.2 days ago12 May 2026New services added in rail timetable changesThe new services will be introduced from Sunday as part of the shake-up, West Midlands Railway say.12 May 20265 May 2026Dribbling a football from Africa for charityJame Lewis says he has faced wild dogs and rocky roads in what he described as a "strange" journey.5 May 202621 Mar 2026'Becoming a train driver in my 40s was the best thing I ever did'Sharon Paton, 49, has no regrets about becoming a train driver in the West Midlands in her forties.21 Mar 202613 Feb 2026Man jailed for illegal exotic pets tradeProsecutors say Robert Gillan earned £300,000 from exotic pets, but many were kept in poor conditions.13 Feb 20263 Feb 2026'My tinnitus is like having a play button stuck'The deaf charity RNID estimates about one in seven adults have tinnitus.3 Feb 202629 Dec 2025Region's trains hit by engineering and holidaysThere is engineering work on New Year's Eve followed by bank holiday changes on New Year's Day.29 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Exotic birds and possums seized from illegal pet shopRobert Gillan, from Rugeley, pleaded guilty at Stafford Crown Court earlier this month.24 Dec 2025...
