Body of woman found in street identified
A woman found dead in a street in Cannock earlier this morning has now been formally identified as Amanda Appleton, aged 36-years-old.
Officers are working to support the family.
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Body of woman found in street
A woman's body was found in a street in Cannock at around 4:10am earlier this morning.
The woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was found dead in the Hazelslade area of the town.
Police are treating the death as 'unexplained'.
– Police spokesmanDetectives are examining the circumstances around the death, which is being treated as unexplained at this stage.
A post-mortem examination will take place over the coming days to establish the cause of death.
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Car cruisers face prison if they gather in Cannock
'Street racers' in Cannock could face up to two years in prison or a fine as new powers are given to police.
The court injunction issued today at Birmingham High Court, comes into force immediately.
It prohibits street racing along The Orbital, Eastern Way, Watling Street, Lichfield Road, Walsall Road and A4601 Avon Road.
Over the last year complaints of up to 150 cars gathering each Sunday evening between 6.00am and 2.00am have been made to police and Cannock Chase Council with weekday meetings also becoming more common.
The injunction to stop the speedracers which drive at up to 100mph, was applied for because of the speeding, excessive noise, dangerous driving and un-roadworthy cars.
The court order defines car cruising as a 'congregation of drivers, of two or more vehicles, between the hours of 7.00pm and 7.00am on a public highway.
The 'car cruisers' are also banned from two retail parks; Linkway and Orbital.
The order comes after the death of a 22-year-old man from Rugeley, who was involved in an accident with three cars, police believe they were racing one another.
Chief Inspector Carl Ratcliffe said “Street racers have been a persistent and serious problem in Cannock for too long. Car cruisers not only put their own lives in danger, they pose a threat to other motorists and a major disturbance to local residents and businesses."
Lottery funding helps impaired ice skaters in Cannock
As the National Lottery celebrates its 18th birthday this week, an ice skating project that helps children with physical and learning difficulties is among West Midlands groups to receive a present of their own.
The Big Lottery Fund, which distributes lottery good causes money, has awarded Cannock International Ice Skating club a grant of £9,850 to expand their project for impaired young skaters.
Main road closed in Cannock due to car crash
by ITV CentralA two-vehicle crash in Cannock has caused the A5190 to be blocked in both way.
An Air Ambulance is due to arrive at the collision, which happened on Cannock Road.
Police have confirmed that the road will be closed until 2pm this afternoon.
Lost Cannock pigeon found 3000 miles away in Canada
A racing pigeon which was in a race from France to Staffordshire has turned up 3000 miles away in Canada.
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Canadian pigeon racer will now look after Staffordshire bird
This video posted to Youtube shows Michel Gosselin, the Canadian pigeon racer who found the bird from Staffordshire 3000 miles away from home in Quebec.
Map showing three thousand mile journey of Staffordshire racing pigeon
A missing racing pigeon from Staffordshire has turned up 3000 miles away in Canada.
It was meant to be racing from France to Cannock but was found near Quebec.
For a map of the bird's journey click here to see a Google Map.
A lost racing pigeon from Staffordshire has turned up 3000 miles away in Canada
A racing pigeon which was in a race from France to Staffordshire has turned up 3000 miles away in Canada.
It was meant to be flying from France to Cannock but got lost and was found by a pigeon racer in Quebec.
Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee in Staffordshire
Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the Norton Canes Community Centre in Staffordshire. The queen was made by Karen Birch and family.
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