News
- First glimpse of plan for £6m campus
12 Apr 12
This is how the Cannock campus of South Staffordshire College will look if £6 million plans are approved by council chiefs. - Rally to rescue husky’s sight
11 Apr 12Generous readers have helped a Staffordshire dog owner reach his fundraising target to stop his 14-month-old Siberian husky from going blind. - Women urged to sign up for St Giles Hospice Solstice Walk in Lichfield
11 Apr 12
Women are being urged to take part in a fairy-themed fundraising walk in Lichfield. The St Giles Hospice Solstice Walk has raised more than £370,000 for the hospice since it started in 2007. The women-only charity walk will be sponsored for… - Family taking the lead as ladies of the dance
10 Apr 12Four generations of a twinkle-toed Staffordshire family are strutting their stuff on the dancefloor. - County to cut leisure costs for armed forces
10 Apr 12The armed forces will have membership fees for leisure centres in a Staffordshire district slashed, under new plans announced to honour the “marvellous job” they do. - Visitors set to flock to annual Chasewater Transport Show
10 Apr 12
Hundreds of classic, vintage and modern vehicles will be on display at the annual Chasewater Transport Show. Vehicles at the Chasewater Transport Show The event – which is now in its fourth year – has become a successful and popular… - Cannock to Lichfield express buses to be axed
07 Apr 12An express bus route connecting Cannock and Lichfield is to be axed. - Theives target high-end BMWs
06 Apr 12Millions of pounds worth of top-of-the-range BMWs have been stolen from driveways and car parks across Staffordshire and the West Midlands this year, police revealed today. - Jail for conman who targeted women
06 Apr 12A conman who targeted elderly women in a spate of distraction burglaries in Staffordshire and Shropshire has been jailed for six years. - Caller in deaf help trick steals pensioner’s bag
06 Apr 12A con artist claiming to be selling in aid of the deaf tricked her way into the home of a pensioner in the latest distraction burglary to hit Staffordshire. - M6 crash chaos at Junction 11 Cannock
05 Apr 12This was the scene after a car collided with two barriers on the M6 today. - Cannock Chase Councillors’ allowances in freeze for two years
05 Apr 12A two-year pay freeze has been agreed for councillors in Cannock Chase. Council leader George Adamson today said it “was the right thing to do” in the current climate of cuts and pay freezes. - Retail park’s expansion plan hope to boost trade
05 Apr 12A struggling retail park in Cannock could be expanded under plans to inject new life into the site. - Visitor numbers are up 40pc since gym opened
05 Apr 12Visitor numbers have soared by more than 40 per cent at a £6.5 million sports centre in Staffordshire since the opening of a new fitness suite. - Construction starts on £15m parcel firm base
05 Apr 12Construction has started on a new £15 million parcel delivery company’s base in the heart of Staffordshire, which is set to create 300 new jobs. - More than 1,000 new members for new Cannock Leisure Centre fitness suite.
04 Apr 12
MORE than 1,000 new members have signed up for the new Profiles Health and Fitness suite at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre.
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Weather
- A cloudy, grey, damp, drizzly day, 12 c.
19 May 12
The weather forecast for the Cannock Chase and surrounding area, Saturday 19th May. A cloudy, damp, drizzly start to the morning. The heavier overnight rain has moved away. The day will remain cloudy with a chance of drizzle at anytime. The high of the day will be 12 c. The winds will be light, around…
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Cannock blogs
- Cannock MP Wants Hospital Board ‘on Red Alert’
18 May 12
Following the news that Stafford hospital has again delayed the return to full time opening of its Accident and Ermergeny ward, Cannock MP Aiden Burley has called for the board to be on ‘red alert’ if the department does not return to nornal service by October. The department has been closed… - Wet noses and Waggy Tails
17 May 12
I’ve been sent this press release by Lichfield District Council about a fun looking event this Sunday for dog owners and canine aficionados of all kinds. I’m unsure of the wisdom of holding a ‘Prettiest Bitch’ competition in such close proximity to Norton Canes and Brownhills, due to the possibility…
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Sport
- House League
19 May 12
BOC results are finally posted, so the House League tables are finally updated. Unfortunately for Allan (& Team South), the relay results do not . . . → Click To Read More: House League - Girls Under 11′s Pumas Cup Finals against Chasetown!
19 May 12
The whistle blew for kick off at 9.30am in somewhat cold and wet conditions. The Wyrley Pumas had a distinct look of sheer determination on their faces as they battled through the first half showing a fantastic 1st goal scored by the talented… - ‘Get out on your bloody bike’
18 May 12
This week I have been getting out on my bike as instructed! I started on Monday night with a bumble with holly out to the Stepping Stones across the Sherbrook Valley where we generally mucked about, playing follow the leader and splashing through… - Domination Score Event
16 May 12Many thanks to Chris for planning & organising the evening, and to Dennis & Jim for braving the elements to help Chris get the . . . → Click To Read More: Domination Score Event - Orthopaedic Appointment at last
14 May 12
So after 4 months of patiently waiting this morning was the day. I allowed 2 hours to get down to Selly Oak – The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and I am glad I did – it took me an hour and a half sitting in the rush hour which is the M5 / M6 junction…
Council
- Big Teddy Bears’ Picnic for Diamond Jubilee
18 May 12
Teddy bears are more than welcome at our Diamond Jubilee family event – in fact, it just wouldn’t be the same without them! - Big step forward for town regeneration
18 May 12The newly-realigned Victoria Street in Hednesford town centre is set to open by the end of May as the £50 million transformation scheme takes a major step forward. - Mileage Allowance
18 May 12
Response by Staffordshire County Council to Nichola Waldron on 18 May 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Mrs Waldron Re: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Thank you for your request for information. We have completed the search of our records… - New all-weather pitch for Rugeley Leisure Centre
18 May 12Work on a new state-of-the-art all-weather pitch at Rugeley Leisure Centre gets under way on Monday 21st May. - road traffic accidents in Staffordshire 2005-2011
18 May 12Response by Staffordshire County Council to andi cadman on 18 May 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Mr Cadman, I have tried to send the information, however, it is to large a file to be sent electronically. Please could you contact me to…
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Police
- Heavy goods vehicle theft
11 May 12
Officers from Cannock Local Policing Team (LPT) are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) carrying telegraph poles. - Justice Minister impressed by Staffordshire crime fighters
10 May 12A crime fighting partnership that helps tackle the most challenging and prolific offenders in Stafford has been visited by Justice Minister Lord McNally who praised the ‘crucial role’ it plays in helping keep communities safe.