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Some like it hot at Bank Bar chilli contest

SOME like it hot...quite a few of you, judging by the response to Cannock’s first ‘chilli cook-off’ staged at the Bank Bar. Read

Tribute to council Chairman's wife

Tributes were paid to the wife of Cannock Council Chairman John Beddows at the first full meeting of the council after her sudden death two weeks ago. Read

Cannock big cat wanders further afield

There’s been yet another panther sighting in Cannock, but this time not on The Chase. Read

Kids skip school for world record attempt

On Tuesday, pupils at Cannock’s St Mary’s Primary School were visited by former amateur boxer Scott Murray in an attempt to break the World Record for the number of people skipping simultaneously. Read

Viking 'invasion' at Cannock's St Luke's Primary

History was brought to life at St Luke’s Primary School, Cannock, last week when pupils were given a first hand experience of vicious Vikings. Read

Glancing Back Burntwood; Heritage group looks wide for its interest

Burntwood Chase Heritage Group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year Read

Concerns over Cannock Park fair unfounded

The decision to allow a funfair to take place in Cannock Park attracted criticism from local councillors last week. Read

Headnesford Hills Raceway headache could be over for residents

Residents living near Hednesford Hills Raceway are hoping a new lease at the popular track will give them a break from noise and parking problems. Read

Going to Strawberry Fields - bumper crop at Gailey Fruit Farm

It’s a bumper crop this summer for one local fruit farm. Read

Calls for crossings on Heath Hayes and Wimblebury roads

A local campaigner has repeated calls for pelican crossings on two Roads in Heath Hayes and Wimblebury. Read

Norton Canes kids scheme calls for adult volunteers

Norton Canes’ youth centre, Unit 13, is still attracting more members, but volunteers are thin on the ground – organisers say. Read

Cannock Councillors hit out at new parking regime

The decriminalization of parking in Cannock is already raising concerns because of unclear boundaries – a councillor has warned. Read

Norton Canes bobbies get into gear on new bikes

Beat bobbies in Norton Canes are getting on their bikes thanks to the village parish council and an anonymous benefactor. Read

Great Wyrley Parish Plan goes out to the public

Residents can have their say on the future of Great Wyrley this weekend when Parish Plan consultation documents are posted to every household. Read

Michael Jackson death felt in Cannock

It’s a far cry from America or even the O2 Arena but shock waves from the death of pop legend Michael Jackson were felt in Cannock this week. Read

Man's life saved by copper bracelet during lightning strike

A copper bracelet saved a man’s life when his father’s bungalow was struck by lightning on Monday night. Read

Letter from the past could impact on Heath Hayes developments

Future housing development plans in Heath Hayes could be shattered by a letter buried in a time capsule in the 1920s. Read

Tragedy spurs Burntwood mum to slimming success

A Burntwood woman who suffered an awful tragedy managed to turn her life around with the help of a local slimming club. Read

Glancing Back Burntwood; All the right notes hit in the past

Music has always been a part of our area’s way of life. Read

Mystery remains over Burntwood knife death

A Burntwood man died from blood loss and damage to his heart from a kitchen knife wound to his chest, an inquest has revealed. Read

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Some like it hot at Bank Bar chilli contest

SOME like it hot...quite a few of you, judging by the response to Cannock’s first ‘chilli cook-off’ staged at the Bank Bar. Read

Tribute to council Chairman's wife

Tributes were paid to the wife of Cannock Council Chairman John Beddows at the first full meeting of the council after her sudden death two weeks ago. Read

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Glancing Back Burntwood; Heritage group looks wide for its interest

Burntwood Chase Heritage Group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year Read

Tragedy spurs Burntwood mum to slimming success

A Burntwood woman who suffered an awful tragedy managed to turn her life around with the help of a local slimming club. Read

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