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Appeal for information on fatal Penkridge crash

Police are appealing for information about the circumstances which lead to a 46-year-old man's death in a Penkridge car crash. John Robert Allcock was driving along Pottal Pool Road on Sunday at 11.

Inquest uncovers more Stafford Hospital woes

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THE sorry state of Stafford Hospital's orthopaedic ward has been exposed at the inquest of a diabetic patient who died after nurses failed to administer her insulin. Gillian Astbury died at the Weston

Two vehicle fire near Rugeley under investigation

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A FIRE which spread from a van to a car near Rugeley is under investigation.Rugeley firefighters were called to Tuppenhurst Lane in Handsacre shortly before 4am on Saturday to tackle a fire involving

Gas cylinder leak in Stafford supermarket car park

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MOTORISTS have been urged to take care when transporting gas cylinders after a leak in a Stafford supermarket car park.Fire crews from Stafford and Stone were called to Asda car park just before 11pm

Dog walkers attacked by motorists in Salt

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A MAN threw a branch at a pensioner couple while they walked their dogs in Salt. The branch hit the 69-year-old woman, who received hospital treatment for a head injury, Staffordshire Police have said.

Are they worth it?

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Almost half of the most highly paid public servants in Stafford Borough earn more than the Prime Minister, the Newsletter reveals this week. Today we reveal the wage packages of Stafford's highest

Inquiry preparations affecting patient care

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Preparations for an inquiry into appaling standards at Stafford Hospital could be "detracting" from patient care, its chief executive claims. The hearing, which is set to be begin in October, has


  • Village gets its first pre-school

    Two mums are gearing up to give a village near Stafford its own pre-school next week. Until now, families in Woodseaves wanting to send their youngsters to pre-school have had to travel to Gnosall,

  • Residents bid to revamp play area

    Residents in two Highfields streets have joined forces to turn a yob-plagued playground into an open space for everyone to enjoy. The play area behind Matthews Road became a no-go area for residents,

  • Pensioner, 75, threw himself from window

    A pensioner with a long history of mental illness leapt to his death after local authorities moved him into a residential home. George Rowley had experienced suicidal thoughts, held a knife to his

  • Fund-raisers face race hate taunts

    Caring youngsters who gave up their time to raise funds for victims of the Pakistan floods were subjected to racist comments from passers-by. Remarks such as "it's about time something like this

  • Fun-seeker is killed in tractor tragedy

    A biker killed in a crash near Eccleshall has been described as a "fun-seeking and caring" person by his partner and family. Stephen O'Neill died after his bike was in collision with a tractor outside


Local Sports News


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Eagles fly high to put out Leek

Eccleshall hit the FA Cup giant killing trail this week pulling off a superb 1-0 away victory over higher league neighbours Leek Town. An early second half strike from Danny Hughes did the trick for

Excellent start comes to an end

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Alfreton town 2 Stafford Rangers 0 A BACKS to the wall effort from Stafford Rangers could not prevent Blue Square Bet North leaders Alfreton continuing their 100 per cent record at the Impact Arena on

Sterling effort as Boro draw

Stopped in HIS TRACKS: Rangersʼ Fabrice Kasiama by a City defender.

Stafford rangers 1 Worcester City 1 NEWCOMER Chris Sterling made it three goals in five appearances as Stafford rangers stretched their unbeaten run to four games against Worcester City on Saturday,






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