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200 COPS FORCED OFF WORK

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

THE dangers of policing North Staffordshire's streets are forcing more than 200 injured bobbies off work every year.

They are missing at least 3,000 days at work after suffering broken bones, pulled muscles and back complaints in the line of duty.

It means...

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'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...

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Police choose right time to patrol A500

SAFETY FIRST: A police car on the A500 yesterday. Picture: Mark Scott

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

POLICE patrols are travelling along a key road during its most accident-prone times to try and cut the number of collisions. Officers from Stoke-on-Tr...

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NHS treats parking firm cash as secret

SECRECY: Above and below, car parks at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire complex. Pictures: Malcolm Hart

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

OFFICIALS running the University Hospital of North Staffordshire are refusing to say how much patients, visitors and staff are paying out in parking...

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Tax probe hits farmer's defence in scrap case

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A FARMER appealing against moves to close his scrap motor business was unable to show any trading documents, because he is being investigated by the...

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£1m cash shortfall hits school plans

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

THE headteacher of Stoke-on-Trent's most popular high school today accused council officials of short-changing its pupils. David Dickinson spoke out...

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Roofer back on top with job after theft

JUSTICE DONE: Stephen Austin outside his house in Hamlett Place, Norton. Pictures: Phil Radcliffe

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A SELF-EMPLOYED roofing contractor who yesterday admitted stealing hundreds of pounds from a carer and his disabled father was today due to start a...

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No more rewards for going to work

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

NEW figures reveal that more than 200 police officers missed around 3,000 days off work last year after being injured in the line of duty. Reporter...

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School closure could spell the end for traders

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

BUSINESS bosses say they face an uncertain future if plans to shut a high school go ahead. Traders operating out of six commercial business units on...

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Easter fun on offer at estate

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

FAMILIES can get involved in a range of activities over the Easter holidays. The Trentham Estate is staging a series of events from March 27 to April...

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