By NEEMS, Jeff A former Waikato contestant in New Zealand Idol claimed one of the major prizes at Saturday night's National Country Music Awards at Hamilton's Founders Theatre.

FIRE crews have been making waves as they use vital new equipment for floods and water rescues. Tamworth firefighters are busy at the West Midlands Water Ski Centre, getting to grips with a new powerboat.

GRANDMA Denise Clues had to turn midwife when her daughter went into labour. Brooke Clues, 22, of Glascote Heath, Tamworth, Staffordshire, was planning a home delivery for her third child.

By Adam Smith NEW rail stations could be built to benefit commuters in north Birmingham, Centro has confirmed.

ROBBIE SIMPSON scored the only goal of the game as Cambridge secured their safety with a 1-0 win over alreadyrelegated Tamworth.