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Burntwood Wakes countdown underway

Just over a week to go for the area’s biggest event - the Burntwood Wakes Festival.Read

A work order for Huntington benefit fraudster

A Huntington woman who claimed over £3,000 in housing and council tax benefit has been ordered to do 100 hours unpaid work and pay over £250 in court costs after admitting benefit fraud.Read

Safety fears on changes to services

Grass cutting services in the area could be changed after fears were raised about the safety and security of vulnerable and infirm residents.Read

Window to hot property

Huntington’s policeman has urged residents not to make it easy for burglars during the heatwave by leaving windows open.Read

Three arrested following drugs raids in Great Wyrley

Drugs warrants have been executed in Great Wyrley, following information from members of the public.Read

Cameras aiming to solve big cat puzzle

A new weapon could be unleashed in the hunt for Cannock’s infamous Chase Panther.Read

Get on your soap box over Four Ashes waste incinerator

A public consultation is set to be held on revised plans for a controversial waste incinerator in Four Ashes.Read

Bethany's memory lives on at Cannock carnival

It’s Carnival time in Cannock town centre this Saturday (July 17).Read

New Huntington homes plans hit stumbling block

Plans for a major estate in Huntington are in limbo after half the scheme was rejected by district councillors.Read

Blue bin blunder leaves local recycling support flagging

Residents have complained about being baffled by the area’s recycling system for years.Read

Call for Huntington fouling reminder

A Huntington resident has called for signs, urging dog owners to pick-up their pets’ mess, to be erected in the village.Read

Shoal Hill quarry named as dust source

A mystery black dust that has coated cars and buildings in Huntington and left locals with dry throats has blown from nearby Shoal Hill quarry, a meeting heard.Read

A call for action on Cannock drug scourge

Residents of a quiet Cannock estate are demanding action after claims drug deals are openly taking place in their street.Read

Cannock stair-plunge victim fell to his death

A Cannock kitchen company manager was found dead at the foot of stairs after consuming a “large amount” of alcohol, an inquest has heard.Read

Plug's pulled on pool plan

Swimming groups have hit out after learning that proposed plans for a new pool in Cannock have been shelved – after the Government withdrew cash for the project.Read

Keith adder lucky escape after bite

A Penkridge man adder lucky escape after being bitten by a poisonous snake during a charity ramble in the Scottish highlands.Read

Call for united front on incinerator battle

Parish councils have joined together to fight against plans for yet another super-incinerator in our area.Read

Charity workers rap coach firm

A group of angry charity workers have slammed a Hednesford coach company after claiming their trip to the races fell at the first hurdle.Read

Crime hell for traders

Traders in the heart of Cannock say they are running a shocking gauntlet of theft and vandalism. And this week, through The Post, they demanded extra protection.Read

Here we Sko-da! Roy's gone football car crazy

Here wig go! Here wig go! Here wig go!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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