Saturday 4 February 2012

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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

Mum attacked her daughter

Burton Magistrates' Court

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

TA soldiers return from six months in Afghanistan

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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

'Pivotal moment in the regeneration of Uttoxeter'

Andrew Griffiths

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

Historic cottage is a target for thieves

REDFERN'S COTTAGE

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

Take your partners

TEA DANCES

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

Fund-raisers near final target for church work

Church work halts

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

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Saints suffer wrath of town

UTTOXETER Town gained revenge for their only Burton Sunday League Premier Division defeat of the season with what turned out to be a comfortable win against

Rocester clamber up to sixth with fine victory

Rocester FC penalty save

A POWERFUL second-half performance saw Rocester ease to victory over a hard-working Kirby Muxloe side. But the Romans had to survive some early scares and recover from

Leaders take the win over Town at Oldfields

Uttoxeter rfc v Vesayans 11/12

UTTOXETER sank at home to Midlands Three West (North) leaders Veseyans but an improved performance has brought optimism to Oldfields. The Town are battling for their lives

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