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Six years' jail for attempted Penkridge robbery
A WOULD-BE robber who was thwarted by a mop-wielding shopkeeper in Penkridge has been jailed for six years. Benjamin Chambers of Old Coach Road, Bishops Wood, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court
Stafford ale banned by MPs' bar
A STAFFORD family brewery has hit the global headlines after its cheekily named ale went beyond the pale for one MP. Top Totty, brewed by Slater's Ales, was withdrawn from Strangers Bar in the House
Woman seriously injured in Stafford collision
AN ELDERLY woman was airlifted to hospital after a collision on a busy Stafford road. The 80-year-old, who has not been named, was getting into her car when she was involved in a collision with
Council bid to cut tax
STONE council tax payers can look forward to a 10 per cent drop in their town precept this year - but the funds raised for a failed community project will not be part of the cut. Stone Town Council is
Potter's vision to keep college open
A FORMER Wedgwood Master Potter who has joined the battle to save Barlaston's renowned college has said it could be used to teach visitors about the area's proud pottery heritage. Potteries-born Frank
Pay rise is 'appalling'
A STAFFORD councillor says a decision by members to give themselves a 5.2 per cent pay rise is "appalling" and has pledged to give hers to charity. Councillor Chris Baron said she couldn't condone the
Frustration as stroke unit has to send patients away despite outstanding results
A PATIENT who claims his health is being affected by lengthy ambulance journeys to Stoke and Wolverhampton is calling for hospital directors to improve Stafford's stroke unit. Experts claim the town's
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Ruling on solar panels could see last minute rush
HOUSEHOLDERS are set to rush to install solar panels on their homes before Government subsidies are cut, a Stafford expert predicts. Ron Fox, who runs Solorvox, is expecting huge demand over the next
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Pensioner's fall at home led to death
A FALL led to the death of a Rugeley pensioner an inquest heard. Frank Price lived in the Nethermoor care home after having to leave the home he shared with his wife because he had developed dementia.
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Manager found dead on floor of hotel room
A FATHER staying at a Stafford hotel was found dead in his room, an inquest heard. Ian Thompson, a key fleet development manager from Leighton Buzzard, was just 40 when he was pronounced dead at
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Olympic volunteers urged to be leaders
STAFFORDSHIRE people who are planning events to celebrate the London 2012 games and the Olympic torch relay coming through the county are being urged by the county council to sign up to become local
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Blazing a jubilee trail - villages' royal heritage
RESIDENTS in Colwich and the Haywoods will be among a select group when they stage their jubilee celebrations. The villages have been selected to take part in the lighting of 2,012 beacons
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More local sportRangers boss picks up monthly award
STAFFORD Rangers manager Greg Clowes has been named manager of the month for January. During the first month of 2012, Rangers chalked up three wins and a draw, after losing a home match against local
Teenager steps up as Boro striker moves on
TEENAGER Rob Stevenson looks set to be the new kid on the block at Marston Road after this week's departure of top scorer Neville Thompson. Thompson, aged 25, accepted a transfer deadline offer from
Silver lining for young cross country athletes
ATHLETES from Cannock and Stafford AC achieved individual and team success when competing in the annual Midland cross country championships at Wollaton Park, Nottingham. The individual success went to
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