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Cannabis suspect bailed

A MAN suspected of being involved in a large scale cannabis production operation has been bailed. The 45-year-old was arrested at his home in Rugeley yesterday following a five month investigation

Rugeley man arrested in cannabis crackdown

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A Rugeley man has been arrested during a series of dawn raids to smash a "large-scale" cannabis production operation. The 45-year-old, was taken away for questioning yesterday morning at his home

Appeal for information on fatal Penkridge crash

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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.

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.

Brave gran sees off armed shop raiders

Scene of TERROR: The Penkridge store where the attempted robbery took place.

A heroic shop owner saw off an armed raider by trying to wrestle a gun from his grasp as her two-yearold grandson cowered behind the counter. The balaclava-clad thug repeatedly yelled "give me the

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

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

Teenager used pal’s DNA in test

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A teenager who sent a bogus DNA sample to the Child Support Agency to deny he was a dad has been spared jail. Security technician Thomas Clarke used a DNA testing kit handed to him by mistake at his



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Man guilty over runaway van deaths

Man guilty over runaway van deaths

A man whose runaway van killed two people after he failed to apply the hand brake properly when he parked has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving.





National Sport

Higgins: I was guilty of naivety

Higgins: I was guilty of naivety

John Higgins stressed the most he had been guilty of was naivety after accepting the six-month ban and £75,000 fine meted out to him on Wednesday.

Capello: Gerrard relishing new role

Capello: Gerrard relishing new role

Fabio Capello is happy to see Steven Gerrard loving life back in central midfield.

Team orders review pleases Ferrari

Team orders review pleases Ferrari

Ferrari emerged from Wednesday's World Motor Sport Council hearing with a smile on their face after a decision was taken to review the regulation relating to team orders.

Hamilton eyes back-to-back wins

Hamilton eyes back-to-back wins

Lewis Hamilton is hoping his victory in Belgium 11 days ago is the forerunner to an end-of-season push for the Formula One title.

Wales await Toshack decision

Wales await Toshack decision

Wales manager John Toshack will clarify his position on Thursday afternoon this afternoon after considerable speculation in recent days that he is poised to quit.




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