Yob attack fears for friends staff Jul 3 2008
Yobs are intimidating staff at a Cannock charity portable building by stealing items and asking for free handouts, councillors have claimed. more
More jail time for homeless vandal Jul 3 2008
A homeless Cannock man with a record of criminal damage has been offered the chance to get professional help after another spree of vandalism saw him with more jail time. more
Huge opposition to wind farm bid Jul 3 2008
The fight to stop a wind farm coming to our area is gathering strength, after a key meeting in Ironstone Road on Monday night. more
A prescription for a happy retirement Jul 3 2008
A Chadsmoor chemist is working on the prescription for a blissful retirement after closing the curtains on a 42 year career on Saturday. more
Windfarms: new plan fears Jul 3 2008
Controversial Government proposals to 'push through' problem planning applications could see even more wind farms built in our area, concerned Heath Hayes and Wimblebury councillors have warned. more
Traders fight road plans Jul 3 2008
Penkridge traders have banded together to oppose controversial road plans which they say will ruin their businesses and destroy the character of the village. more
Bookworms pipped to the post in contest final Jun 26 2008
A team of young book worms from Burntwood have beaten competition from schools across the county to take part in the final of Staffordshire's school book quiz. more
Burglar is given a five-year term Jun 26 2008
The notorious 'Burntwood Burglar' - whose one-man crimewave was the scourge of the area - has been jailed for five years after admitting four offences of burglary. more
Delight at plans for new surgery Jun 26 2008
Huntington residents have welcomed the approval of plans to build a new GP surgery and pharmacy on land on the former derelict Littleton Colliery site, but warned against over-developing in the village. more
Jason's got the bottle for victory Jun 26 2008
An 18-year-old catering and hospitality student from Cheslyn Hay isn't letting success go to his head after winning a Magnum of Champagne following a prestigious competition in London. more
'Stop vandalising community shop' Jun 26 2008
Staff at a Chase Terrace Pharmacy are at their wits' end following repeated vandalism to their property. more
Teddy bears' picnic for charity Jun 26 2008
Children and parents at Busy Bees St Matthew's nursery, Burntwood, gathered at Beacon Park last week - for a Teddy Bears picnic. more
Wind farm protesters all set for showdown Jun 26 2008
A local action group, opposed to the proposed development of a wind farm at the Bleakhouse site, have hailed their recent meeting as a success - and are preparing an Action Plan to spearhead their battle against council planners. more
A truly luxurious stay at Center Parcs Jun 20 2008
This year at Center Parcs the best really has got better with a fleet of improvements and luxurious developments, myself and my family were asked to visit the Sherwood Forest site to see for ourselves the impressive changes taking place in the forest - and we certainly were impressed. more
Action group to save the stadium Jun 19 2008
A new action group made up of residents and councillors are in the throes of appointing a solicitor as they battle Cannock Council in an effort to keep the Pye Green Road Stadium open. more
Children join fight to make road safer Jun 19 2008
Norton Canes youngsters have added their little voices to the call for traffic calming on Church Road and Norton Hall Lane. more
Concerns over care reforms Jun 19 2008
Penkridge councillors expressed grave concerns about the new 'Changing Lives' policy despite hearing a pep talk from county councillor Veronica Downes at their parish meeting last week. more
Family brand OAP's treatment 'a joke' Jun 19 2008
The family of a pensioner released from Stafford Hospital while suffering from the C-diff bug have branded her treatment 'an absolute joke' at an inquest into her death. more
