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Bus driver hurt in sniper attack

A bus driver who was shot in the arm with a pellet gun in a ‘horrifying act of stupidity’ has been named as Tony O’Carroll.Read

Cannock hydrotherapy pool re-opens in October

Cannock Hospital’s hydrotherapy pool looks set to reopen in October.Read

Cannock couple move their 'dino' theme park

Landlords who created an innovative Jurrasic-themed ride in the beer garden of their Cannock pub were forced to shut it down after they failed to get planning permission.Read

Cannock firefighter Pete caught in sticky situation

As a fire-fighter, Peter Finazzi is used to sticky situation.Read

Cannock vets' plea to home dumped cat

Staff at a Cannock vet surgery are appealing for a home for a cat found taped up inside a box in Bloxwich.Read

Huntington lane a 'grot spot' after 40 rubbish bags dumped

Fly-tippers have turned a quiet Huntington lane into a ‘grot hot spot,’ after dumping an incredible 40 bags of rubbish!Read

Hednesford residents lose their fight over play centre

Planners have given the green light to convert a disused Hednesford unit into a children’s play centre - despite concerns from nearby residents about noise.Read

Mow ban on 'Good Samaritan' Derek

A Good Samaritan has been banned from helping mourners by cutting grassed graves at Cannock Cemetery on health and safety grounds.Read

Generation game as Rhianna joins clan

Baby Rhianna Stevenson-Daniel will never be short of company when she grows up - after being born into a family of five generations.Read

Cannock man batters British angling record

When it comes to making angling history, Dave Williams has had his chips. Problem is, his record catch was on the plate next to them.Read

Bridgtown residents furious at 'diabolical' smell

The mystery pong that has blighted Bridgtown reached new proportions this week.Read

Cash loss gigs 'eco disaster'

News that open-air pop concerts on Cannock Chase will continue – despite losing money – has been dubbed ‘an eco-disaster’ by one veteran councillor.Read

Huntington hit by arson attacks

A warning has been sounded by fire chiefs following a spate of arson attacks in Huntington.Read

Funeral date for murder victim

The funeral of a father-of-two, who was gunned down in his own home as he slept, will take place next week.Read

Norton estate plan

A planning application for up to 450 new homes south of Norton Canes has now been formally lodged.Read

What a Wizard idea from Oz

A wizard idea from Oz is being piloted locally, to help combat climate change.Read

Eggs thrown at Cannock properties

Scores of homes and businesses in Cannock have been attacked by egg throwing vandals.Read

Cannock licence dodgers crackdown

Almost 300 people have been caught watching television without a licence in Cannock this year, it was revealed this week.Read

The Chase panther does exist... but it won't hurt you

The country’s leading Big Cat expert this week assured residents: The Chase panther is definitely out there...and it’s not dangerous.Read

Cannock rail service decision is defended

Transport authority Centro have defended their decision to call on Chase District Council to pay up almost £300,000, or risk losing vital train services.Read

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Good Samaritan told to carry on mowing

A Good Samaritan has won a David and Goliath battle against Cannock Chase Council after they banned him from using a lawnmower to tend graves at his local cemetery.Read

One soldier and her trust dog

A soldier from Cannock is helping to beat arms trafficking in Afghanistan - with the help of her trusty four-legged sidekick.Read

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Chase Terrace students' record year

Students and staff at Chase Terrace Technology College are celebrating another record-breaking set of GCSE results - following their best ever A level results last week.Read

Bloomin' great gift helps little Abbie

A Cannock Wood youngster has the gift of a life-changing experience - thanks to Burntwood Lions.Read

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