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Inquiry begun into mysterious smell

Environmental chiefs are investigating a mysterious sweet smell that has hung in the air in Bridgtown.Read

Over limit driver escapes car ban

A Cannock woman - stopped and breathalysed while racing to take an injured friend to hospital after being set upon - has won her battle to avoid a driving ban.Read

'Very drunk' driver had not passed test

A ‘very drunk’ woman who drove and crashed a friend’s car had not passed a driving test, magistrates heard.Read

Years down the pit led to man's death

A former coal miner died as a result of his years spent working down pits, an inquest heard.Read

Anger over election gaffe cost

Chase folk have reacted with anger after being told they may be hit in the pocket - after the Government ruled Cannock Chase Council acted beyond its powers by suspending next year’s election.Read

Council voices concern over new quarry bid

Cheslyn Hay Parish Councillors say they will be keeping a watchful eye on plans to resume quarrying work in the village.Read

A new lease of life for cinema

Blockbuster movies will make a long-awaited return to Cannock next week with the opening of a new cinema.Read

Fantastic fundraisers

Penkridge Goodies have donated a staggering £6,000 for worthwhile causes in the village.Read

Staffordshire Hoard sparking new interest in metal detecting

If you’ve ever seen someone wandering around with a strange contraption in hand, eyes down and bulbous headphones attached to their ears, it’s likely they were metal detecting... or engaging in some sort of criminal activity.Read

Corrie star behind the till instead of the bar

Television soap star Katherine Kelly helped man the tills at the opening of a new discount store in Cannock last week.Read

'Nothing untoward in the atmosphere'

Norton Canes councillors have at last got reassurance that something is being done about particle deposits in the area.Read

Celebrating real diversity

Pupils at a Cannock primary school swapped their uniform for fancy dress as part of their annual diversity day.Read

Kids spruce up garden for Remembrance Day

A group of youngsters gave up their time to tackle an overgrown memorial garden in time for next month’s Remembrance parade.Read

New playground is one big adventure

An innovative playground designed with help from Cheslyn Hay youngsters was officially opened this week.Read

Anti-crime protestor is attacked by youth

One of Cannock’s anti-social behaviour campaigners has warned security needs to be upped around the town park - after falling victim to an attack herself.Read

Traders unite to snare suspects

Quick-thinking traders in Cannock indoor market banded together to help capture individuals suspected to be linked to the theft of jewellery and over £1,000 from one of the stalls.Read

Reader steps in to save the day for theft victim

A good samaritan has come to the aid of a disabled woman after callous thieves stole her wheelchair from the doorstep of her Penkridge home.Read

Concerns grow over plans to take CCTV from estate

Plans to remove CCTV cameras from a problem Chadsmoor estate have met with concern from residents on the street.Read

Driver in firearm threat

A motorist was threatened with what he believed was a gun, then punched in the head before thieves made off with his car in Cannock.Read

Discovery of dry rot leads to vital work

Around £12,000 worth of emergency restoration work will be carried out on a Chadsmoor church after routine maintenance work discovered the building was riddled with dry rot.Read

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Arthur's memories of a missed Christmas dinner

A War World II veteran has spoken of the moment his Christmas Day celebrations were interrupted by news of ‘The German Great Escape’ back in 1944.Read

And the beat goes on - in Hednesford

A Hednesford councillor, and the Cannock Chase Conservative Parliamentary candidate, have joined forces in a bid to keep the beat in Hednesford.Read

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Woman killed as her car hits wall

A 22-year-old Burntwood woman has died after her car collided with a parked vehicle before ploughing into a street lamp and brick wall.Read

Windfall boosts Burntwood arts venue hopes

Plans for a dedicated arts facility in Burntwood could be a step closer to reality after the town was awarded £200,000.Read

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