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Council verdict on nine Staffordshire road schemes - as some face the axe

Leaders at Staffordshire County Council say the schemes are no longer needed

Hundreds call for two hours' free parking in Staffordshire town

A petition has been launched

When one of UK's oldest pubs near Nuneaton will re-open - and what it will look like

It was once a haunt of Dick Turpin

Fears for missing man last seen walking in 'pyjamas and slippers' at 5am

Missing pensioner Trevor is known to walk considerable distances and may be in Worcester

Jet2's Birmingham Airport check-in option allows passengers to 'sail straight through to security'

The airline offers the service at 12 UK airports, including Birmingham

DWP state pensioners risk HMRC bills in 'two-tier system' under Andy Burnham

State pension triple lock increases could push the new state pension above the HMRC personal tax-free allowance

Family's 'unanswered questions' as killer boyfriend lied to protect himself

Matthew DuPlessis has been jailed for 111 months after admitting causing death by careless driving whilst unfit through drugs and perverting the course of justice following the death of Charlotte Dodd in Congleton

Heartbreak after 17-year-old rugby player's sudden death

Tributes have been paid to Jack Hubbard who died suddenly last month aged just 17

National Lottery Powerball strict rules on claiming prizes as September 13 winning numbers out

The latest numbers are out this morning, Sunday, September 13 - and there are specific rules on claiming a prize

Brotton: Almost 90 new homes to be built on farmland near Yorkshire coastal village

Almost 90 new homes will be built on Yorkshire farmland after councillors granted planning permission.

We went on night patrol in Liverpool city centre alongside angels dressed in pink

The ECHO joined the Village Angels on their Saturday night beat, and witnessed the vital network of volunteers offering support and reassurance amid the charm and chaos of Liverpool's nightlife

West Lothian man dies in incident as police say 'firearm may have been involved'

'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died'

National Lottery Powerball September 13 winning numbers and rules on how to claim your prize

The latest numbers are out this morning, Sunday, September 13 - and there are specific rules on claiming a prize

Andy Burnham taking on Great North Run in first for serving Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is running for the homelessness and housing charity Changing Lives

Suspected drunk driver arrested after van ploughs into ditch in Mid Ulster

Gardeners urged to scatter 1 thing in gardens to keep slugs and snails away

Slugs and snails are more likely to come out in the garden now that the rain is starting back up again

HMRC could owe 'thousands' to couples and workers says barrister - how to claim

He's has explained how to get the cash

Prime Minister Andy Burnham taking part in Great North Run

'If you can spare a few quid, please chip in and support them'

Travel warnings to football fans heading to Coventry City versus Brighton

The Sky Blues take on The Seagulls at the CBS Arena on Sunday afternoon

State pensioners risk HMRC bills in 'two-tier system' under Andy Burnham

The Labour Party government Prime Minister is being urged to act

Pictures show aftermath of dramatic Gateshead burst water main flooding

The main impacted area is around the roundabout near the Redheugh Bridge, and both Northumbrian Water and Northumbria Police are on the scene

Inside Liza Tarbuck's life and new TV show after Radio 2 exit left her 'bereft'

Liza Tarbuck is hosting Channel 4's new series The Great Celebrity Pottery Throw Down months after her BBC Radio 2 departure

Two Sheffield billionaires donate millions to Reform - which local branch say will "put a spring in our step"

“This will put a spring in our step as we are out and about knocking on doors”

Martin Lewis warns 1.1m pensioners missing out on 'non means tested' £3,988.40 payment

Financial expert Martin Lewis says 1.1 million pensioners could be missing out on Attendance Allowance - an 'underclaimed' DWP benefit worth up to £3,988.40 a year that is not means-tested