Claverley Group chairman Douglas Graham dies after short illness
A leading West Midlands businessman has died in hospital after a short illness.
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Mr Douglas Graham, Chairman of the Claverley Group, which is the parent company of the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, died on Saturday evening in the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
He succeeded his father, Mr Malcolm Graham, as chairman of the group in 1993.
A keen motor enthusiast, Mr Graham lived in Worfield and was a life member of the British Racing Drivers' Club.
He is survived by wife, Sara, and funeral details will be announced at a later date.