Biddulph

Colourful carnival time for school

Friday, March 19, 2010

CARNIVAL TIME: More than 100 school children are set to take part in a colourful production.

Tickets are now on sale for Woodhouse Middle School's Carnival, from Tuesday to Thursday next week.

It will see the Biddulph school's hall transformed as pupils dance,...

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Patients may have to park in the streets

HEALTH CENTRE: Maureen Turfrey, NHS North Staffordshire project manager, with plans for the health centre.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

RESIDENTS have criticised plans for a new £10 million health centre for not providing patient parking. The latest designs for the proposed...

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Garden seeks helping hands

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A HISTORIC garden is on the lookout for new volunteers. Biddulph Grange Garden will be open seven days a week from next month and needs more...

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Keep out or you'll be in for a sharp shock!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

POLICE have handed out their latest crime prevention weapon to homeowners – spikes to stop thieves climbing over fences. Officers are giving 120...

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Cyclist warms to charity ride

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

A FUND-RAISER with a back problem hopes to complete a 300-mile bike ride for charity. Gillian Wilshaw, aged 50, who works for Beat the Cold, is due...

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Consumers to receive tips at library events

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

ADVICE about scams and rogue traders will be on offer during a series of events. Trading Standards staff and community watchdogs will be visiting...

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Sex pest calls force naked B&B to shut

CLOSED: Mike Howard and, left, with partner Margaret Pate at the launch of their naturist bed and breakfast last year.

Friday, March 12, 2010

A COUPLE have closed their naturist bed and breakfast after getting fed up of being called by swingers and sex pests. Mike Howard and Margaret Pate...

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Cameras help authority cut nuisance behaviour

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

NEW technology has helped a partnership reduce anti-social behaviour. The number of reported incidents in the Staffordshire Moorlands has fallen by 22...

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Free garden visits on cards for residents

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

FAMILIES living near a tourist attraction can visit for free again this year. The National Trust is running a concession scheme for Biddulph residents...

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Bid to halt fires caused by smoking

Friday, March 05, 2010

SAFETY DRIVE: Firefighters have joined forces with the NHS to protect families from the risks of smoking. NHS North Staffordshire and Staffordshire...

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