Stafford

Voters back land sale for GP centre

VICTORY: Anthony Munday, residents' association chairman, at the site.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A 14-YEAR search to find a use for an area of community-owned land has ended after almost 500 residents voted in favour of selling the site to make way for a medical centre.

Families were invited to take part in an official ballot over the future of the land off Nursery...

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Ethel Austin calls in administrators for a second time

UNCERTAIN FUTURE: The Ethel Austin store in Stoke.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

DOZENS of jobs across the region are hanging in the balance after clothing chain Ethel Austin fell into administration for the second time in less...

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Inquiry into hospital over

Saturday, February 06, 2010

AN INDEPENDENT inquiry into a hospital described as having shocking standards of care has delivered its final report. The inquiry was launched into...

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Help abuse victims cope

Thursday, February 04, 2010

VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help out at EMERGE – a voluntary service for adult survivors of sexual abuse. The service, which offers emotional...

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Top up your holiday fun

Thursday, February 04, 2010

CHILDREN have the chance to take part in a wide range of activities this February half term across Stafford borough. The Get Out! programme has been...

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Death of mountain 'character'

Monday, February 01, 2010

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Staffordshire-born climber who designed a stone shelter for fellow enthusiasts to use in the Welsh Mountains. Johnny...

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Breakfast on the farm

Monday, February 01, 2010

HUNDREDS of Staffordshire sausages, oatcakes, eggs and other farmhouse foods were on the menu as hungry residents headed to a county farm. Around 250...

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Expert chips in with tips

Monday, February 01, 2010

A NATIONAL champion in vegetable growing will host a talk on how to grow your own potatoes. National Vegetable Society judge Ray Bassett will be at...

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