Friday 18 May 2012

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Law needed to prevent this hostility over every application

WHILE sitting on the fence regarding the proposed quarry wind turbine debate, it is obvious that the vocal majority is certainly opposed to it, which should (in a truly democratic society) point to

Call to lobby MPs about animal use in the circus

JAMES RUSSELL

I WRITE with regard to the Circus Mondao who were resident in Uttoxeter for four days recently. It is my understanding that as part of their show they use two zebra and two camels. I am a vet and the

Don't bring back the party political back stabbing

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FOR the past few months I have enjoyed reading 'Letters to the Editor' in the Uttoxeter papers because there has been no party political sniping and back biting. Sadly, the recent letter in the

Getting down to the nitty gritty

Mike Maryon

FOLLOWING on from my letter in the Advertiser (March 7) regarding covering the winter grit from the elements. On March 21 there was a reply in the Advertiser. I would like to thank Councillor Mike

Opposition across the party divide

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ON behalf of Tom Ollerenshaw, chairman of Uttoxeter Rural Parish Council a big thank you to the many councillors and heads of other bodies who gave up their valuable time to attend the public meeting

Council chamber now hosting proper debates

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IN the Advertiser a headline said: Quit threat after row in council chamber. A committee was accused of overstepping its remit. The entertainment committee had come close to exceeding its powers

Funding Teenage Cancer Trust's work in schools

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I AM writing to your readers to tell them about a nationwide fund-raising initiative taking place across all Superdrug stores on Saturday and Sunday, which will help fund Teenage Cancer Trust's work

Mad Hatters pass on their thanks to all concerned

UTTOXETER LIFEBOAT GUILD

ON BEHALF of The Uttoxeter Lifeboats Guild I would like to thank you for the wonderful two page report on our Mad Hatter's Luncheon, held at Doveridge Village Club on March 15. We are so grateful to

Setting the record straight about attendance

MARTIN BLENCOWE

WITH reference to questions asked at the leisure centre consultation as to why I was not present I understand a Conservative councillor said it was my choice. I feel the record should be made clear as

National News

Children's memorial plaque stolen

Children's memorial plaque stolen

A memorial to two children killed in an IRA bomb has been stolen from a town centre by suspected metal thieves.

80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'

80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'

Raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph will cost society an extra £1 billion a year, campaign groups have warned.

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National Sport

Broad joins elite band

Broad joins elite band

Stuart Broad put himself in elite company as one of just seven men in the history of Test cricket with a five-wicket haul and a century at Lord's on their CV.

Thorn targets record haul

Thorn targets record haul

New Zealander Brad Thorn could create rugby history in Saturday's Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham.

Webb confirms Rhinos exit

Webb confirms Rhinos exit

Leeds full-back Brent Webb will leave Headingley at the end of the season but team-mate Kylie Leuluai has put his retirement plans on hold.