Read MoreAlison Heath hopes that her granddaughter will one day use the hairdryer. BBC News
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Addicts in recovery star in new play they created
Read MoreWake Up Sammy takes to the professional stage and was created by people in recovery, organisers say. BBC News
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Academy boss takes leave of absence amid strikes
Read MoreMore than 800 school staff have been on strike across 20 schools in the West Midlands. BBC News
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Award in honour of late music promoter
Read MoreMike Lloyd, 82, died while travelling home from a trip to the US in December. BBC News
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Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords
Read MoreThe Earl of Shrewsbury broke rules on claiming travel expenses, a conduct committee finds. BBC News
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Pub owners ‘struggling to survive’ every month
Read MoreOne pub owner says the 15% discount to business rates will help many, but more support is needed. BBC…
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Council tax could increase by almost 10%
Read MoreThe council has asked for financial support warning it could face effective bankruptcy if refused. BBC News
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Girl, 11, ‘terrified of water’ drowned in hotel pool
Read MoreFrancesca Blease was pulled unresponsive from the children’s pool at the Club Jandia Princess Hotel. BBC News
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Flooded roads ‘an accident waiting to happen’
Read MoreFlooding in Aston, near Stone, Staffordshire, is particularly bad this winter according to locals. BBC News
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Preferred candidate chosen to be new fire chief
Read MoreGlynn Luznyj has served with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service for more than 30 years. BBC News
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