Fire

'I packed in smoking for son-in-law'

TAKING ACTION: Hilda Wright decided to give up smoking after her son-in-law Mark Hardy, above, was diagnosed with cancer. Picture: Mark Scott

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A PENSIONER who quit smoking after lighting up for 55 years urged others to break the habit today.

Hilda Wright gave up just weeks before her 70th birthday and hopes her success will encourage others to take action on No Smoking Day today.

Now aged 71, Hilda...

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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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Fire destroys narrowboat

Thursday, March 04, 2010

GUTTED: A narrowboat has been destroyed in a blaze. Two fire crews from Leek attended the incident on the Caldon Canal, near the Hollybush Inn, in...

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Landlords told to check ID of young drinkers

Thursday, March 04, 2010

PUBLICANS have been reminded to ask for proof of identity from young drinkers. The plea was made by licensing officials after routine visits to three...

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Suspect arrested in arson inquiry

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

POLICE have questioned a man arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at a flat. The 36-year-old was arrested on Monday night after a blaze at a...

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Green ambition for firefighters

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

ECO-CONSCIOUS firefighters have recycled almost 90 per cent of their rubbish as they try to become more environmentally friendly. Staffordshire Fire...

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Freeze on jobs helps to keep tax rise down

Thursday, February 25, 2010

FAMILIES in Newcastle will pay on average 5p a week more to the borough council from April. Members of Newcastle Borough Council's ruling Conservative...

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Get your free fire risk check

ADVICE: Risk reduction officer Steve Leech.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A SCHEME that helps to prevent the causes of house fires has been relaunched. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's free Home Fire Risk Check...

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Council tax rise to be revealed

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

TAXPAYERS in Newcastle will today be told how much they are to pay in council tax. Newcastle Borough Council is due to approve a 1.5 per cent rise,...

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