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Shoppers back ban on town centre motorists

Uttoxeter High Street.

TOWN centre shoppers have welcomed a total ban on cars during opening hours – but warned it will not solve problems in the town.

High Street, between Smithfield Road and Carter Street, is currently open only to delivery workers and motorists displaying a blue disabled badge between 10am and 4pm.

However, a Post & Times...

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Plans for modern station will make life better for crew

PLANS have been unveiled to build a new fire station in a rural community. An outline planning application has been submitted to put up a replacement building in Goose Lane, Abbots Bromley....

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Rugby: Jane's boost for Uttoxeter

Jane Leonard, centre, is pictured with Grace Adams, aged 11, Rhiannon Hayes, aged 12,  Dannie Lyon, aged 13, and ladies coach Zoe Hayes.

ENGLAND women's rugby star Jane Leonard is aiming to help boost numbers for Uttoxeter Rugby Club's girls' section.

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College provides vital lifeline to help jobless find way back to work

Suzanne Williams from Burton College  at Uttoxeter Old Mill, which is being revived by the college as a centre to help people to get back to work.   Picture by Shaun Smith

A VACANT town centre building is set to be transformed to help struggling jobseekers back into work. Uttoxeter Old Mill is being brough...

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Anger as town council tax bill rises by 90 per cent

HARD-PRESSED families have reacted furiously to news their council tax bills will increase after Uttoxeter Town Council agreed a 90 per cent increase in its annual budget. The High Street...

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Thanks from the frontline

THIS is a letter sent by a member of the British Army who received a package donated by the people of Uttoxeter for Christmas. For safety reasons both Major Paul's surname and regiment...

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Gifts helped lift festive spirit of soldiers fighting Taliban

Firefighters John Adams, right,  and   Tony Waddington have received many letters of thanks from serving soldiers who received parcels containing seasonal goodies.

BRITISH troops fighting on the front line in Afghanistan have paid tribute to the generosity of people in Uttoxeter. Scores of servicem...

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Gemma needs votes in quest for beauty title

Gemma Edwards has made it to the semi-final of Teen Queen UK.

TEENAGE stunner Gemma Edwards is bidding to be named the winner of a beauty contest. The 19-year-old, of Highwood Road, Uttoxeter, has...

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Couple sell up after 17 years running town centre store for pets

Cliff Jones, left, has taken over the Supa Pete pet shop from   Tim Eley, who has left the store after 17 years.  Picture by Shaun Smith

AN ANIMAL-LOVING couple have waved goodbye to their business after 17 years. Tim Eley and his wife Laura have ran Supa Pet, in The...

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Groups raise cash for Haiti quake appeal as relief effort continues

The aftermath of the Haiti earthquake.

ORGANISATIONS in Uttoxeter are joining forces to help raise money toward aid relief for the victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster....

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Shoppers tuck in to support responders

Shoppers tuck in to support responders

FIRST responders who help save lives in the area have been given a cash boost. Shoppers at Uttoxeter Farmers' Market last weekend donat...

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Sport

Rocester: New boss Langston rules out wholesale changes

Rocester: New boss Langston rules out wholesale changes

NEW ROCESTER manager Dave Langston has reassured the club's current crop of players that he will not arrive at Hillsfield "waiving a big stick".

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Rugby: Sherratt leads super seconds

TOM SHERRATT bagged a hat-trick in Uttoxeter seconds heavy victory over Linley and Kidsgrove on Saturday.

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Rugby: Early blitz prompts victory as Nance nets try double

Matt Nance, pictured jumping highest to win the ball at a lineout against Dudley, scored two tries in a convincing 27-7 success at Nottinghamians on Saturday.

NOTTINGHAMIANS' proud home record was systematically taken apart in a Uttoxeter-dominated opening half.

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Golf: New roles for golfing year

MANOR Golf Club, in Kingstone, near Uttoxeter, has announced its new appointments for 2010.

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Junior football: Duckworth in starring role

DIVISION Two strugglers TS Sports made Rocester work hard to earn their place in the quarter-final of the Burton Junior League Knockout Cup.

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Rocester: SUPPORTERS have the opportunity to quiz Rocester officials on all aspects of the running of the club at an open meeting next Friday (February 12).

SUPPORTERS have the opportunity to quiz Rocester officials on all aspects of the running of the club at an open meeting next Friday (February 12).

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Football: Castle sparks Oak progress

RICHARD Castle inspired Vernons Oak to a 5-3 victory over My Space which earned the side runners-up spot – and a place in the Leisure Leagues national tournament – in the final...

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Uttoxeter football: Leaders Lion ready to roar to the title

RED Lion will be aiming to increase their lead in Division One this weekend when they take on FC Fulford.

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Jackson toxicology results due out

A Los Angeles coroner's official has said toxicology reports that may determine the cause of Michael Jackson's death could be completed this week.

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said that some results from tests to determine what substances Jackson had in his body when he died are in.

The remaining results are expected at the...

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City to pay Jackson memorial bill

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said the city of Los Angeles will pick up an estimated 1.4 million US dollars (£861,000) in costs related to last week's Michael Jackson memorial service. He also...

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Lady GaGa gig rewards volunteers

Lady GaGa delighted thousands of young charity workers in concert and vowed to make volunteering fashionable. The New York pop star topped the bill at the Orange RockCorps gig at Manchester...

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Moyles: Radio is dull and formulaic

Chris Moyles said radio is boring and formulaic now

Chris Moyles has hit out at BBC red tape and the lengths that the corporation goes to not to cause upset. The loud-mouthed BBC Radio 1...

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Beckham back in USA with Victoria

David Beckham has moved back to the States

David Beckham has returned to Hollywood to the delight of wife Victoria and their three sons. Speaking in sunny California, Becks admit...

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