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Mother wins Snatch vehicle review

The Staffordshire mother of a soldier who was killed in Iraq has won the right to a judicial review over the government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into Snatch Land Rovers.

New Jaguar model unveiled by firm

Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new flagship model which costs around £50,000 and will be built in Birmingham.

Cricketer catches ball in pocket

Warwickshire cricketer Jonathan Trott has experienced a once in a lifetime moment by catching a ball in his trouser pocket.

Crash parents in driving petition

The parents of a girl from the West Midlands left brain damaged by a speeding driver have presented a petition calling for longer prison sentences for dangerous driving to the Ministry of Justice.

Soldiers given a heroes' welcome

Members of the Queen's Royal Hussars who have just returned from Afghanistan have paraded through Warwick to a heroes' welcome.

Rocker opens golf course at home

KK Downing, a guitarist with heavy metal band Judas Priest, has opened a golf course at his luxury home in Shropshire.

Ex-tyre boss is successful artist

A former company boss from Staffordshire who was made redundant on his 60th birthday has forged a successful career as an artist.

City centre 'could replace town'

Hanley could be taken off the map of Stoke-on-Trent and named the city centre to attract investment, business leaders have said.

Royal Show opens for final time

After 160 years, the Royal Show has opened up for the final time at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.

Jackson tribute musical arrives

A boy from Wolverhampton plays a young Michael Jackson in the musical Thriller which has opened in Birmingham.