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Take precautions and seek the right help to stay fighting fit

FAMILIES across the Chase are being urged to take precautions to give themselves a fighting fit start to 2009, as South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) announce facing an unprecedented demand from patients.

GP surgeries and hospitals have been kept busy over the Christmas period, but the PCT says that while many cases are genuine,...

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Three air crash dead are named

The scene of the crash in Little Haywood. (XWW020109A-3)

POLICE last night confirmed three lives were lost in a light aircraft crash on one of Britain's busiest railway lines near Rugeley. Ala...

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Road safety scheme set to get underway

Road safety scheme set to get underway

A MAJOR £300,000 road safety scheme which aims to slash accident rates at a busy junction in Cannock is set to start on Monday, January...

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Helpers wanted for parish games event

SOUTH Staffordshire Council is looking for volunteers to help organise a variety of community sports events as part of the Inter Parish Games 2009. The community event, which has been...

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'Two dead' as light aircraft crashes outside village

IT IS now feared two people died in a light aircraft crash on the outskirts of  Little Haywood today. The plane hit overhead power lines on the busy West Coast Main Line...

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Worksop wonder-game shows what we want

I AM going to start the column this week by firstly wishing everyone a happy New Year – and let's hope it is a good one for Hednesford FC.

If it is anything like the back end of the one we have just had then I can guarantee you will not find me complaining.

We have worked hard, got a side together now who want to win this...

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Ex make last four

Tim Elsmore IN the Division Four Cup Quarter-Finals Hednesford Ex fought back from a goal down at half time to knock out Longford Social 3-1. A brace from Ant Penwright and a stunning 35...

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Pitmen boss eyes Stafford defender

Matt Panter HEDNESFORD Town manager Dean Edwards is hoping to add to his ranks as the Pitmen prepare for a tough Christmas programme – and Stafford Rangers defender Stuart Pierpoint...

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Surprise gold is a delight for Stacey

Left: Stacey Johnson helped Great Britain's women claim team gold at the European Cross Country Championships in Belgium last weekend.

Cannock and Staffs AC's Stacey Johnson admitted she surpassed all expectations after scooping team gold at the European Cross Country...

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Dyer is at the double as his brace settles Trophy thriller

Above: Ross Dyer challenges for a ball during the FA Trophy win. PICTURE BY CHRIS MANISON

FA Trophy First Round Proper Hednesford Town 3 Nantwich Town 2 HEDNESFORD secured a second round tie at home to Conference Premier...

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Panto time again as handsome prince heads to Stonnall

IT'S PANTOMIME time again at Stonnall Village Hall.

Stonnall Players promise a 'magical' production of Sleeping Beauty  with plenty for young and old to enjoy.

The amateur group says it has lined up 'good old fashioned baddies' to boo and hiss at, comedy and slapstick to laugh at and romantic moments to...

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Elvis concert celebrates The King's birthday

NEW year rock! Elvis fans will be able to celebrate the King's birthday at a special concert in Cannock this Saturday (January 10). The concert, featuring international Elvis artist Mark...

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Strange roles lead to Players' presidency

Stephen Brunton pictured in September's production of <I> Tonnes Of Money</I>. (SIP)

THE Lichfield Players have named Stephen Brunton as the new president of the 65-year-old drama society. Barrie Atchison stepped down...

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