Black Country news and blogs Sunday 20 April 2014
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Police Dog Buster gifted to Staffordshire and Shropshire Hospitals 
Connect Cannock 19 Apr 14
Patients and National Heath Service (NHS) staff are set to benefit from a new drugs search dog provided and trained by Staffordshire Police.
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Recruitment drive for Fire Service Volunteers underway
Connect Cannock 19 Apr 14
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a recruitment drive to boost the number of volunteers it has across the county.
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‘Living symphonies’ coming to Cannock Chase
Connect Cannock 19 Apr 14
From 26 July – 1 August, there will be an exciting new way to experience Cannock Chase Forest, through Living Symphonies, a sound walk exploring the forest’s “thriving activity of wildlife, plants and atmospheric conditions” …
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GPs urge patients to use 111 service
Connect Cannock 15 Apr 14
Doctors in Cannock Chase are advising the public to consider picking up the phone and dialing 111 to find the fastest route to the right care if they need to access non-urgent health services over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
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Fight continues to save Ivy House
Connect Cannock 15 Apr 14
The Planning Control Committee meet on Wednesday 16th to decide the fate of Ivy House in Cannock.
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Easter Markets host fun and games
Connect Cannock 15 Apr 14
Cannock Chase Council is working closely with market traders in Cannock and Rugeley to encourage people to support their local market this Easter.
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Cannock Easter Art Competition Winners Announced
Connect Cannock 15 Apr 14
Sixteen lucky youngsters have been awarded a goody bag after winning an Easter eggs-travaganza art competition.
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5 Day Weather by WS11 Weather
Connect Cannock 15 Apr 14
Here’s the latest 5 day weather forecast, provided by Steve Hopley at WS11 Weather.
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Rugeley Rugby Club aim for Double
Connect Cannock 15 Apr 14
Rugeley Rugby Club are setting their sights on a double cup victory with a Cup Final appearance.
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Fire on New Penkridge Road destroys van
Connect Cannock 13 Apr 14
A fierce vehicle fire on Saturday the 12th April was dealt with by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue in conjunction with South Staffs and Cannock Police.
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Streetstadia returns for Easter Holidays
Connect Cannock 12 Apr 14
Young people can keep the boredom at bay during the Easter holiday thanks to a series of free activities hosted by the fire service.
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Funding boost for County arts community
Connect Cannock 12 Apr 14
Staffordshire’s arts organisations and community groups are being invited to apply for funding to host arts events in their local area.
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New Bird Hide open at popular wildlife centre
Connect Cannock 12 Apr 14
Visitors to a popular wildlife site can now get even closer to nature thanks to a new feature opened in time for the Easter holidays.
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Burntwood residents to take recycling waste to Cannock if Council cuts go ahead
Connect Cannock 11 Apr 14
Plans have been announced to reduce the number of waste recycling sites in Staffordshire, which could save £310,000 a year.
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Event: Are you a creative mind? Join the Chase Creative Hub Networking Evening 20th May
Connect Cannock 11 Apr 14
Chase Creative Hub are holding a speed networking night on Tuesday 20 th May at the Hen House in Hednesford at 7:30pm.
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26 yr old man arrested following spree of vehicle damage
Connect Cannock 11 Apr 14
Officers have arrested a man after a spate of vehicle damage in Hednesford.
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Forces Charity receives £2000 boost from Council Charity Dinner
Connect Cannock 11 Apr 14
Over £2000 has been raised by South Staffordshire Council’s Chairman to help a charity that cares for wounded soldiers.
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Free Learn to Skate session with Silverblades Ice Rink
Connect Cannock 10 Apr 14
Why not try a Learn to Skate taster session for FREE! Silverblades Ice Rink is Bridgtown is offering taster sessions which will be running over the Easter holidays every Monday, Wednesday Friday from 11am to 11.30am, from 14th April to 25th April.
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Criminals pay back £1.3 Million to help fund worthy causes
Connect Cannock 10 Apr 14
Confiscation orders to the tune of £1.3m have hit criminals in the pocket thanks to Staffordshire Police.
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Family of 20 yr old Cannock assault victim issue statement as detectives appeal for witnesses
Connect Cannock 10 Apr 14
The mother of a man seriously injured in an assault in Cannock a month ago has spoken of her pain as detectives renew their appeal for help.
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67 yr old man rescued from Bungalow fire in Heath Hayes
Connect Cannock 10 Apr 14
Firefighters rescued a man after a blaze broke out at a bungalow in Heath Hayes last night.
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Estate Agents donate £660 to Rugeley First Responders
Connect Cannock 10 Apr 14
C Residential Estate Agents in Rugeley have made a donation of £660 to Rugeley First Responders as part of ongoing fundraising.
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Charity Gig raises £561 for Lupus UK
Connect Cannock 9 Apr 14
On Friday the 28th March at th eHawkins Club in Cheslyn Hay, local band Lowfield played a special charity gig in aid of Lupus Uk raising a fantastic £561.00.
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Residents invited to Push the Boat Out this May
Connect Cannock 9 Apr 14
People of all ages and abilities across Staffordshire will be invited to ‘have a go’ at sailing and windsurfing when the county’s sailing clubs and watersports centres open their doors for national RYA Push the Boat Out weekend next month.
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Event: Easter Coffee Morning at Wolseley Wildlife Centre 11th April
Connect Cannock 9 Apr 14
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is kicking off its Easter programme of events with a special coffee morning this Friday (11 April).
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Three found guilty in Rugeley Hot Tub fraud
Connect Cannock 9 Apr 14
Three men have being found guilty of fraud following their involvement in a former Rugeley-based hot tub distribution business.
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‘Flames aren’t Games’ Campaign launched to tackle deliberate fires
Connect Cannock 9 Apr 14
A hard-hitting campaign which aims to combat the number of small fires being started in the county – which reap up to £8 million in damage annually – has today been launched.
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Event: D.A.D.S Easter Craft session 11th April
Connect Cannock 9 Apr 14
Join DADS and Living In Loveliness this Friday for Easter crafts at Cheslyn Hay Scout Club, 10.30am.
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Event: Wedding Fayre at Longford House 13th April
Connect Cannock 8 Apr 14
Wedding Fayre this Sunday at The Longford House, Cannock.
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Weather: 8th – 11th April
Connect Cannock 8 Apr 14
Here is the weather forecast for the rest of the week from Steve Hopley of WS11 Weather.
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Two lorries and a car involved in M6 Crash
Connect Cannock 8 Apr 14
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway between junctions three and two shortly before 7.45am today.
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Council reveals new groundskeeping equipment
Connect Cannock 8 Apr 14
Cannock Chase Council has recently invested over £250,000 in its grounds maintenance equipment.
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Hednesford Road renamed to honour war veteran
Connect Cannock 7 Apr 14
A 28 yr old Hednesford war veteran has had a road named after him in commemoration of his sacrifice and service for the Armed Forces.
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Parts of Cannock Closed to Gas Leak Fears
Connect Cannock 7 Apr 14
Sections of Cannock have been closed off tonight, after an incident caused a sub-station to leak gas.
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Wildlife Trust counts the cost of HS2
Connect Cannock 6 Apr 14
The county’s leading nature conservation charity is launching a public appeal to cover extra costs it will incur standing up for wildlife against HS2.
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Penkridge Market Trader shortlisted for fine food award
Connect Cannock 6 Apr 14
Penkridge Market were delighted to announce today that one of their regular Market Traders, has been shortlisted for the Heart of England Fine Food Awards! ‘Pig in the Middle’ who sell their Gourmet Sausage Rolls on the market every Wednesday and…
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More Money to come for community projects from PCC fund
Connect Cannock 6 Apr 14
Money has been allocated to local areas in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent through the Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis’ Locality Deal Fund.
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Free microchipping for dogs with Melbourne Vets
Connect Cannock 5 Apr 14
As of 2016 the law will state that any dog owner MUST ID chip their dog.
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Tae Kwon Do club in competition Success
Connect Cannock 5 Apr 14
Newport and Penkridge Tae Kwon Do club is currently celebrating their recent success at the English Tae Kwon Do Championships held at the prestigious Worcester University Arena on Sunday 16th March.
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‘Special’ weekend to celebrate contribution of Community Support Officers
Connect Cannock 5 Apr 14
Special Constables will be out in force across Staffordshire to mark National Specials Weekend.
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New £150k Miners Memories gallery opens to the public
Connect Cannock 5 Apr 14
A gallery celebrating the mining heritage of Cannock Chase has opened its doors following a £150,000 transformation.
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New Rainbows group opens to girls age 5/6
Connect Cannock 4 Apr 14
Little girls who are 5/6 yrs old and would like to join Rainbows can now have the chance after it was announced that a brand new unit will be opening on the 28th April in Bridgtown.
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Photographer snaps up international prize with shot of Newlands Wood
Connect Cannock 4 Apr 14
Graham Colling from Walsall has taken the top prize in the international 2014 VELUX Lovers of Light Competition with his beautiful photo of Newlands Wood, between Huntington and Penkridge.
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Trial brings services closer to home for patients with breathing difficulties
Connect Cannock 4 Apr 14
Patients from Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford and the surrounding villages who suffer from a chronic breathing condition (COPD) could soon be receiving specialist support more quickly and closer to home.
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Free Easter Wildplay sessions for disabled children
Connect Cannock 4 Apr 14
Young people with disabilities are being given the opportunity to get outdoors and stuck into some free wildlife fun over half term.
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Learn lifesaving skills on wilderness first aid course
Connect Cannock 3 Apr 14
Lovers of the great outdoors are being urged to sign up to a special course that could one day save their life.
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Cannock firm ‘launches the future of house buying’ in Tamworth
Connect Cannock 3 Apr 14
The future of house-buying has arrived in Tamworth with the opening of the Midlands’ first and most technologically advanced sales office from Cannock-based Cameron Homes.
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Cannock Cinema to celebrate 100th Anniversary
Connect Cannock 3 Apr 14
The Electric Palace Cinema in Cannock will celebrate it’s 100th anniversary this week with fun and games this Saturday (5th April).
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Council tenant evicted after ‘making neighbours’ lives a misery’
Connect Cannock 3 Apr 14
A Council tenant who made neighbours’ lives a misery will be evicted from their property after Cannock Chase Council was granted a possession order.
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Event: Boat Race Gym Challenge – 5th April
Connect Cannock 3 Apr 14
Chase Rugeley Leisure Centres are holding a special challenge this Saturday (5th April).