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Council wants to use the farmers' market stalls
STALLS once belonging to Uttoxeter's farmers' market have come under the spotlight as councillors argue they should be able to use them. Uttoxeter Town Council revealed at its annual general meeting
Cancer charity founder Peters can't wait to play festival again
THE Acoustic Festival of Britain is less than two weeks away from returning to Uttoxeter Racecourse and two of the top artists on the bill are speaking to the Advertiser ahead of the three-day event.
First citizen looks to build on success
"I WILL endeavour to serve the council and the town to the best of my abilities,"said Uttoxeter's new mayor as he looks forward to the year ahead. Martin Blencowe has been voted in by his fellow
Drivers raced at 100mph along A50
TWO drivers raced one another at speeds of up to 100mph along the A50 near Uttoxeter, a judge has heard. Farm worker Jonathon Ede and Joe Laud, each in a Peugeot car, were spotted by police trying to
No further police action on rugby match brawl
UTTOXETER Police has confirmed it will not be taking any further action after a 'full investigation' into a mass brawl at a town rugby match last year. The police were called in days after the
Samba time for JCB with £60m contract
DIGGER-GIANT JCB has won one of its biggest single tenders in its history after being awarded a contract worth more than £60 million for the Brazilian Government. The Rocester-based company beat stiff
Hundreds sign turbine petition
THE fight against a giant wind turbine in Uttoxeter has stepped up a gear after hundreds of residents signed a petition. The Uttoxeter Wind Turbine Action Group, with the town's MP Andrew Griffiths,
Grant allows school to get in the Olympic spirit
A UTTOXETER school is getting in the Olympic spirit after successfully obtaining a grant for more than £6,000. Windsor Park Middle School, in Springfield Road, has received an Awards for All grant of
Trapped man tells of fears when he fell into machine
A BOWLS Club groundskeeper has thanked the emergency crews that helped save his hand after he fell and trapped it in a piece of lawn machinery. Dennis Underhill was working on the green at Fox's Bowls
Cameras are an effective deterrent
MINI door cameras fitted in vulnerable people's homes in Uttoxeter are proving an effective tool against distraction burglaries. That is the view of Uttoxeter PCSO Sean Elliot who spearheaded the
Successful inaugral Strawberry Five brings in funds for village school
RUNNERS were out in force to enjoy the first Strawberry Five fun run in Leigh to raise money for a village school. The five mile run and fun run was held alongside the Leigh Strawberry Fair to raise
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Children suffocated, inquest told
Two babies allegedly murdered by their mother were suffocated, an inquest has heard.
National Sport
MoreBairstow handed England debut
Jonny Bairstow will make his Test debut against West Indies at Lord's today.
Owen set for United exit
Former England striker Michael Owen is set to leave Manchester United after revealing he will not be offered a new contract.
Poulter relishing cut-throat match play
If Ian Poulter was put in charge of world golf - now there's a thought - half the tournaments during the year would be match play.
Coe relishes 2012 Flame touchdown
The touchdown of the Olympic Flame on British soil could trigger the greatest buzz yet about the London 2012 Games, Lord Coe hopes.
