You Have Your Say
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Body found in search for fishermen
A body believed to be that of one of three fishermen missing since Thursday morning has been recovered from the sea, police said.
8,450 students suspected of copying
Almost 8,500 students were suspected of copying in their university applications last year.
National Sport
Solskjaer opens 'informal' Villa talks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.
Di Matteo vows Blues will rule Europe
After eight managers, an outlay of £700million in transfer fees and an estimated £2billion overall, Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has promised Roman Abramovich his Champions League odyssey will eventually reach its glorious destination.
Wigan romp to victory at Huddersfield
Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Stobart Super League with an emphatic 32-12 defeat of previous leaders Huddersfield at a soggy Galpharm Stadium.
