Council

Crash followed gritting request

CRASH SCENE: Peter Heath at the scene of his accident. Inset, where his car ended up. Below, the damage caused to his car.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

MOTORIST Peter Heath wants to know why a road was not gritted following an accident, after his own car crashed at the same spot 90 minutes later.

The electrical goods salesman was travelling to work in Leek on Saturday morning when he skidded in Chell Heath Road, Chell...

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Questions remain over Britannia sale

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A LONG-AWAITED report into a council's decision to sell its shares in the Britannia Stadium has been criticised for leaving key questions unanswered....

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Warning for off-licence which served teenager

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A OFF-LICENCE owner who sold four cans of lager to a 15-year-old girl will continue to operate after staff training. Swaran Malhi was given a police...

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Police snubbed on takeaway opening

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

POLICE have failed to prevent a fast food restaurant from extending its hours, despite issuing warnings about boy-racers using the car park. Burger...

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Former deputy mayor will challenge MP

IN THE RUNNING: Former councillor Paul Breeze.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

FORMER city councillor Paul Breeze is to stand in the Stoke-on-Trent Central seat at this year's General Election. The 57-year-old has put himself...

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Vulnerable targeted in campaign to keep them safe

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

ALMOST 400 homes across the county have been visited as officials look to ensure the homes of vulnerable people are protected from fire. Staffordshire...

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New role for BNP deputy

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

THE new chairman of the city council's health committee has been named. Councillor Anthony Simmonds has taken over from Councillor Alby Walker as...

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Signs aim to boost trade

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

SIGNS are being put up to prove it is business as usual at an outdoor market, despite major restoration work. The move comes after traders complained...

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Shadow minister tours renewal sites

ON TOUR: From left are Stephen Hyde, managing director of Emma Bridgewater Pottery, Peter Bounds, chairman of Renew, Stewart Jackson, regeneration shadow minister, and councillors Ross Irving, Brian Ward and Robin Studd visiting housing near the Emma Bridgewater factory in Hanley.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

CIVIC leaders met a shadow minister during a whistle-stop tour of regeneration projects in the area. Conservative shadow minister for communities and...

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