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No calming measures after Cannock crash drama

A Cannock councillor has ruled out further traffic-calming measures in Chadsmoor following last Saturday’s car crash, asking: “What more can we do?” Read

Gunfire mars Cheslyn Hay remembrance service silence

The echoes of distant gunfire may have marred Sunday’s Remembrance Day service in Cheslyn Hay because the two minutes silence was held early. Read

Norton Canes woman turns grief into inspiration

A Norton Canes mum who suffered the tragic loss of her three-year-old daughter in 1978 has managed to turn her grief into an inspiration for others. Read

Cannock bigfoot paranormal theory

The Chase’s very own Bigfoot has been with us since 1879, documents have revealed. And as sightings of the creature continue to flood in, prominent cryptzoologist Nick Redfern declares: “It has paranormal origins!” Read

Burntwood community wardens axed

Burntwood community wardens WILL be axed before the end of the year. Read

Four Ashes incinerator gets go-ahead

Plans for a massive incinerator near Cannock have been approved by County Council planners to the dismay of local councillors and business bosses. Read

Thieves target Hednesford charity shop

Cold-hearted burglars have stolen the takings from a charity raffle at Hednesford’s Age Concern. Read

Post reporter tracks Great War uncle

A large faded, sepia photograph of ‘Uncle Edward’ has hung in my aunt’s Norton Canes home since I was a child. Read

Speed petition outside Heath Hayes Primary School

A leading parish councillor is calling on locals to lend their name to a petition, after becoming concerned about the lack of speed limit signs near a Wimblebury school. Read

Cannock pensioner scooter delight turns to disappointment

A Cannock pensioner’s delight at receiving a motorised scooter was short-lived when he realised he risked life and limb just going up his own road in it. Read

Cannock store campaign against bananas EU law

A campaign to overturn a bananas EU law which stops the sale of strange shaped fruit and veg has been backed by the local Green Party. Read

Chasetown Memorial Park spruced up for Remembrance Sunday

hasetown Memorial Park entrance is all spruced up and ready for this Sunday’s Remembrance Day service. Read

Burntwood Sure Start boost for youngsters

Burntwood youngsters will be given a boost when two brand new Sure Start centres open in the town today (Thursday). Read

Humps plan for Burntwood roads

A £25,000 package of road improvements is coming to Burntwood. Read

Leading recyclist slams Cannock incinerator plans

A proposed multi-million incinerator earmarked for the outskirts of Cannock will blight the area and NOT erase landfill, a leading recyclist has warned. Read

Cannock woman died of rare blood clot - inquest

A Chase pensioner died in Stafford hospital after contracting an ‘extremely rare’ form of blood clot which remained undiagnosed until after her death. Read

Plaster pain for Norton Canes family

Big chunks of plaster falling from a tot’s bedroom wall could have injured him, his parents claim. Read

Complaints over Norton Canes school bus service

A Norton Canes school headteacher is calling for talks with Arriva over alleged problems surounding the school bus service. Read

Cheslyn Hay home plan refused

A controversial plan which would have seen 560 homes built in Cheslyn Hay has been rejected by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Read

Golden Age pub Chadsmoor gutted by blaze

A derelict pub in Chadsmoor blighted, by anti-social behaviour, was gutted in a major blaze on Tuesday night. Read

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Norton Canes woman turns grief into inspiration

A Norton Canes mum who suffered the tragic loss of her three-year-old daughter in 1978 has managed to turn her grief into an inspiration for others. Read

Cannock bigfoot paranormal theory

The Chase’s very own Bigfoot has been with us since 1879, documents have revealed. And as sightings of the creature continue to flood in, prominent cryptzoologist Nick Redfern declares: “It has paranormal origins!” Read

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Burntwood teaser

Burntwood community wardens axed

Burntwood community wardens WILL be axed before the end of the year. Read

Chasetown Memorial Park spruced up for Remembrance Sunday

hasetown Memorial Park entrance is all spruced up and ready for this Sunday’s Remembrance Day service. Read

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