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Shop owners say they are being driven out of precinct
SHOP owners say they are being driven out of Uttoxeter's flagship shopping precinct because of "sky-high" rents - with almost half of its units now lying empty. Uttoxeter's shopping scene was dealt a
Community shop picks up award for best in the Midlands region
THE villagers behind a community-run shop in Marchington are set to visit the House of Lords next month to pick up a prestigious award. Marchington Community Shop, owned and run by the local
TA soldiers return from six months in Afghanistan
A FORMER Uttoxeter resident and prison officer have returned home after six months representing their Queen and country in war-ravaged Afghanistan. Soldiers from D Coy, 4 MERCIAN (Volunteers) have
Rebuke for festive drinks led to attack on partner
A UTTOXETER man who cannot remember attacking his partner in front of children after festive drinks has been handed a community order. Darren Moore, of Johnson Road, has admitted assaulting Karen
'Pivotal moment in the regeneration of Uttoxeter'
MORE details have been revealed about supermarket giant Asda's planned new Uttoxeter store in response to questions asked by Advertiser readers. Scores of townsfolk contacted the Advertiser after we
Take your partners
A POPULAR tea dance has seen residents pulling on their dancing shoes after making a welcome return to Uttoxeter Town Hall following a five year absence. Carol Bradbury welcomed dancers to the
Historic cottage is a target for thieves
AN historic Uttoxeter cottage has been targeted by potential thieves after a 17th century door was forced open. Intruders climbed over the back gates to gain entry to Redfern's Cottage: Museum of
Mum attacked her daughter
A UTTOXETER mother told how she is struggling being apart from her daughter after admitting battering and verbally abusing her. The woman, who is in her 20s, pleaded guilty to assaulting her
Fund-raisers near final target for church work
A £26,000 PROJECT that will 'totally transform' a Uttoxeter church is set to get under way this spring as fund-raisers near their final target. St Mary's Parish Church in the heart of the town was
Drop in student numbers achieving in GCSE exams
UTTOXETER'S only high school has suffered a drop in the number of its students achieving five or more A* to C grades at GCSE to below the national average, figures published last week revealed.
Digger-giant JCB secures another major order
BOOMING Rocester-based digger giant JCB has secured another major order from a leading UK plant hire company. Ipswich-based Fork Rent is continuing its programme of expansion in 2012 by placing an
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House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
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MoreMcDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
Tevez could play for City - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.
