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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 Top Totty, brewed by Slater's Ales, was withdrawn from Strangers Bar in the House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
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
New guidelines put in place after pre-op delay
A HAUGHTON pensioner who was given pre-operative medication late died after surgery, an inquest heard. Michael Pursehouse underwent surgery for bowel cancer after being diagnosed early last year. The
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
Debutante Florrie travels East for international ball
A FORMER Stafford debutante swapped the London Season for the Far East to attend a glittering inaugural ball in China. Florrie Clarke, of Walton-on-the-Hill, was one of the former London Season
Stafford first for Dee's comeback
COMEDY fans in Stafford will be the first to hear the first new live material from comedy legend Jack Dee in six years. Dee is heading to town to road test his first tour in more than half a decade at
Charity shop goes in-store for help
A STAFFORD charity shop struggling to bag donations to sell is taking its appeal to a town supermarket this weekend. PDSA in Greengate Street has seen its collection bag donations dwindle in the past
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MoreBest calls for Ireland consistency
Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed during the World Cup when their RBS 6 Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.
Gerrard: Suarez return will lift us
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the return of Luis Suarez will help the club in their bid to secure a top-four finish and win some silverware.
Mancini cool over strikers' form
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is backing his misfiring strikers to get his side's title charge back on track.
McDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
Speed the key for Robinson
Head coach Andy Robinson will demand his Scotland side play with pace, but with composure amid the mayhem, in the RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Murrayfield.
