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A 73-year-old student who is working on a project to bring light to children in Malawi has been awarded the West Midlands Adult Learner of the Year.

Dementia specialists from across Europe will be meeting at Staffordshire University next week to present a revolutionary online training platform for carers.

A research study to improve the rehabilitation of war-wounded soldiers undertaken by Staffordshire University has featured in a new national report in Parliament.

Staffordshire University has announced a £10 million plan to transform its Stoke campus as part of continued investment in the UniQ and the student experience.

Staffordshire University is offering sport taster sessions to students and staff as part of a week of Olympic themed events.

With just weeks until the London 2012 Games sparks into action Staffordshire University is already claiming gold as sports journalism students scoop Olympic roles.

Staffordshire University is gearing up to a week of activity aimed at boosting the reputation of University's students, graduates and researchers in the run up to London 2012.

Tributes have been made to Staffordshire University's first Chancellor who died at the weekend.

Events and Tourism Management students are finalising the programme of their Universities Week conference in a bid to explore why London 2012 is the time to be in Stoke-on-Trent.

Biomechanics experts and clinical practitioners from across the world will be visiting Staffordshire University this weekend to hear from specialists in the field.

An initiative to cut the amount of wasted energy in homes across Europe has been launched by Staffordshire University.

An event organiser from Staffordshire University is celebrating after landing a key role at Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A film project which aims to promote Staffordshire at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games has scooped a national award.

Staffordshire filmmakers are celebrating after receiving a national Royal Television Society Awards nomination.

A student sportsman from Staffordshire has set his sights on breaking a badminton world record to raise money for testicular cancer in memory of his father.

Today, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Staffordshire Police has re-iterated it’s strong commitment to tackling hate crime and homophobia.

The man who died following an incident in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, in the early hours of Sunday morning has now been formally identified.

Detectives are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man following an incident in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent.

The winning artwork to feature in a new road safety campaign led by Stoke-on-Trent schoolchildren will be unveiled next week.

A crime fighting partnership that helps tackle the most challenging and prolific offenders in Stafford has been visited by Justice Minister Lord McNally who praised the ‘crucial role’ it plays in helping keep communities safe.

Criminals have been hit in the pocket to the tune of over £1.1 million by Staffordshire Police so far in 2011/12.

Motorists in Biddulph are being invited to get their number plates fitted with anti-tamper proof screws, free of charge.

Staffordshire Police is warning people to be on their guard against suspicious callers at the door following three distraction-type incidents in Barlaston, Stafford and Cannock.

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Bank Street, Tunstall.

Hundreds of vehicles were checked in Staffordshire as part of a week-long road safety campaign.

Staffordshire residents are being warned about falling prey to a scam involving MoneyGram and PayPoint.

Officers from East Staffordshire Local Policing Team (LPT) have issued CCTV images of two men they want to trace following the theft of a bank card.

Staffordshire Police Authority today reappointed Mr. David Pearsall as its Chairman for the final time.

Officers from East Staffs Local Policing Team (LPT) are urging residents to be vigilant following the theft of bank cards in Uttoxeter.

Two men have been jailed for almost four years in total for a street robbery in Lichfield.

Police have arrested seven people on suspicion of drug supply following a series of raids in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, this morning.

One Direction star Harry Styles is reported to have been dating actress Emily Atack. The Sunday Mirror claims that heart throb Harry, 18, hooked up with The Inbetweeners star Emily, 22, after he returned...

Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey are reported to have turned down an offer to appear on American Idol.Apparently the dynamic duo were just too busy to be able to take up the invitation...

A service has taken place to dedicate a new memorial at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum to the Britons who died in the Falklands War.

Sunday Politics West Midlands looks back at the week's political headlines in 60 seconds

Special forces soldiers killed in the Falklands War are remembered at the National Memorial Arboretum.

A Derbyshire motorcyclist is killed in a collision with a car in Burton-on-Trent.

Leyton Orient sign out-of-contract Port Vale midfielder Anthony Griffith on a two-year contract.

One woman was taken to hospital after being led to safety by fire crews after a fire in Stoke-on-Trent in the early hours of the morning (Saturday, May 19).
Two other people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene in High Street, Rookery at around 3.45am.
An ambulance, an incident support officer, paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and BASICS doctor attended the scene.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to a collision between two cars on the A53 Buxton Road near Leek in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, May 19).
Two people were taken to hospital after the crash in Upper Hulme, Leek in 1.45am.
Three ambulances, an incident support officer, paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and a BASICS doctor were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "On arrival at the scene crews found a two car collision.

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The founder of Keele Observatory returns to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

ADAM Yates says he watched former club Crewe reach the League Two play-off final with mixed feelings.

The 28-year-old Port Vale defender, who started his career as a trainee at Gresty Road in 2002, tuned in to see Alex beat Southend 3-2 on aggregate to set up a winner-takes-all clash against Cheltenham at Wembley.

And the popular right-back admitted he felt Vale could have been the ones lining up for next Sunday's final.

"I was pleased Crewe got through, but I did feel a bit jealous," he said. "It could so easily have been us heading to Wembley instead.

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POLICEMAN John Swinnerton was faced with his own real life emergency – when he helped his wife give birth at their home.

John found himself dialling 999 when his heavily pregnant wife, Sarah, went into labour in their bedroom.

The pair had planned a home birth, but the baby started to arrive long before the midwife could attend.

And before John could even speak to the operator, his new baby daughter Isobella was here.

Now the couple say they wouldn't change a thing after their 8lb 15oz bundle of joy was found to be in perfect health.

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CREWE'S players are set for a sneak preview of Wembley to ensure they are not awe-struck.

Steve Davis plans on supervising a tour of the 90,000-capacity stadium so his players can get acclimatised two days before the League Two play-off final against Cheltenham next Sunday.

Only keeper Steve Phillips has played at the venue before, and for the majority of the Alex squad are likely to be performing in front of the largest crowd of their careers – with more than 30,000 fans expected.

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ATTACK victim Jonathan Robbins was left needing 23 stitches in his face after being slashed with a Stanley knife by his friend in a row over a woman.

Daniel Hulme, aged 24, was yesterday jailed for five years after a court heard how he left his pal disfigured for life.

Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court was told Hulme pulled out the knife in a confrontation over Mr Robbins's friendship with the defendant's ex-girlfriend.

Hulme, pictured right, of Orme Road, Newcastle, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm on March 17.

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Danny Higginbotham takes no prisoners on the football pitch, but he will be fighting shy of his next appearance at the Britannia Stadium, reveals Michael Baggaley DANNY Higginbotham will be more nervous when he walks out at the Britannia Stadium next Saturday than he ever is for a Premier League game. The Stoke defender has signed up to take part in Fighting Talk's Big Day Out, which takes place at the Brit next Saturday in front of BBC Five Live's biggest ever live audience. Organisers are hoping more than 3,000 fans will turn out to watch the event, which will include the pop

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MATT Tootle missed out on the chance to watch his boyhood team Everton at Wembley three years ago. Now the versatile defender will be taking to the hallowed turf himself rather than watching from the stands at the famous venue. The 21-year-old will fulfil a dream when he dons a Crewe shirt in next Sunday's League Two play-off final against Cheltenham. Back in 2009 he and his family watched Everton's FA Cup final defeat at the hands of Chelsea on the TV at their Widnes home. "My father and uncle used to take me and my brother to Everton games from when I was ten and 11," said Tootle

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THE father of a 29-year-old who died from stab wounds in the street has paid tribute to his 'wonderful' son.

Hundreds of friends and relatives of Dalbagh Singh Malhi attended a candlelit vigil organised in his memory.

They met close to the spot where Dalbagh – who was known as Bugsy – was stabbed in the chest in Bentilee last Sunday morning.

Grieving dad Swaran Singh Malhi led the tributes to Dalbagh as Chinese lanterns were released into the sky.

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