Wolstanton

Tie swap is a charity hit

Monday, March 15, 2010

HI-TIE: Schoolchildren have raised hundreds of pounds for earthquake victims by wearing funky ties.

Pupils at Wolstanton High School organised a Hi-Tie for Haiti event – swapping their ties for something different and making a donation.

They managed to...

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Flats plan for former garage

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

PLANS have been submitted to build a sheltered housing complex in an urban village. Gladman Care Homes wants to create 65 flats for the over-55s on...

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Restaurant in bid to replace popular store

UP FOR SALE: The Pattens shop in Wolstanton.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

PLANS have been lodged to turn a well-known furniture shop into a restaurant. Pattens Furniture is looking to move out of one of its two buildings in...

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Playground fears delay final verdict

Friday, February 26, 2010

PLANS to build a playground behind homes will be reconsidered following opposition from residents. The proposal to reinstate the former play area in...

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Jobs boost as tool hire firm lays future foundations

Friday, February 26, 2010

A CONSTRUCTION tool and equipment hire firm is opening its first ever superstore in North Staffordshire, creating 20 jobs. The 20,000 sq ft Speedy...

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Thug blames violent attack on steroids

Thursday, February 25, 2010

GYM-GOER David Cliffe claimed he carried out three attacks on his girlfriend because steroid abuse made him violent. The 35-year-old had no previous...

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Undefined Headline

Thursday, February 04, 2010

FLYING THE FLAG: Pupils will swap wintry weather in Staffordshire for freezing conditions in the Arctic Circle as part of an education project linking...

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Police yet to name house blaze victim

Friday, January 29, 2010

POLICE have yet to officially name the pensioner who died in a fire at her home earlier this week. The 79-year-old, who has been identified by...

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Nurse raised fears an hour before fire

Thursday, January 28, 2010

A DISTRICT nurse referred a vulnerable pensioner to social services barely an hour before the 79-year-old died in a house fire. The woman, who lived...

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