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Fire destroys canal dreams

A NARROWBOAT owner’s dreams of a life on the water have gone up in smoke after fire ravaged his new home.

Family evacuate

A FAMILY of seven has had a lucky escape following a blaze at their Cauldon home.

Walker falls 50ft down a cliff and survives

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A WALKER has been dramatically rescued from a famous Moorlands attraction after falling 50ft down a cliff face.

Anti-social behaviour on the way down

COMMUNITY chiefs have praised youth initiatives in the Moorlands for helping to reduce incidents of antisocial behaviour.

Thousands enjoy milestone sales

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STAFFORDSHIRE'S only livestock market drew thousands of visitors as it celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its move to its present home.

Homeless for three weeks after gas leak

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A MAJOR gas leak has forced scores of resident to be evacuated from their homes.

Staying safe the crucial message

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STAFFORDSHIRE moorlands youngsters have been crawling through smoke-filled rooms all in the name of safety.

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War vet’s yarns put down in print

Group sends an SOS for volunteer drivers

Avenue’s makeover puts it streets ahead


Local sport


Top cricket at Highfield

STARS of England, Australia and South Africa are set to descend on Leek as first-class cricket comes to Highfield.

Valiant effort is not quite enough

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VALIANT'S adventure in the Staffs FA TB Williamson Cup finally came to a close on Sunday morning when Cannock side Uxbridge Athletic proved that little bit too good for them.

Old Boys let it slip

SECOND-BOTTOM Oldham Borough visited Harrison Park on Saturday, but their performance was not of a team in such a lowly position as they held Leek csob to a draw.



Daily Web News

Fire destroys canal boat

A BLAZE has destroyed a narrow boat in Denford. Fire crews were called to the incident at Cauldon Canal, Denford, at 10.30am and found the boat, named DELI alight. More soon...


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Roy 'Chubby' Brown 'punched woman'

Roy 'Chubby' Brown 'punched woman'

Blue comic Roy 'Chubby' Brown hit a 21-year-old woman in the face during a foul-mouthed dispute in a supermarket car park, a court has been told.

Plane spotters return from India

Plane spotters return from India

Two British plane spotters are back home after avoiding a 10-year sentence in an Indian jail on spying charges.


National Sport

Chester wound up in High Court

Chester wound up in High Court

Chester City have been wound up in the High Court - but a fans' group have vowed to resurrect the club.


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