Uttoxeter, England News

THE first of a series of fund-raising events has taken place at The Swan in Cheadle in honour of Cancer Research UK.

The actor, who plays Jim MacDonald in the TV soap, chose Rosie Tickell for the first prize at Uttoxeter Ladies Night.

UTTOXETER'S schools could lose up to a third of their pupils if new school travel rules are ratified in July, it has emerged.

A MAN was shot with an air weapon while walking through the town centre in the early hours of the morning, police have revealed.

Chairman of the group, Pauline Spratt, said: "Where would the hospital be without this small dedicated group of League of Friends volunteers? "Thanks to this group of 30 volunteers, we are able to support many different areas of the hospital by buying wish lists of equipment for the benefit of both patients and staff.

A 17-year-old Uttoxeter model is one of 60 beauties on a mission to be crowned Miss England 2013.

A UTTOXETER couple have spoken about their experiences as foster carers as Staffordshire County Council are calling for more foster carers in the area.

LAND OFF BELPER ROAD STURSTON,ASHBOURNE An attractive level paddock of some 3.82 Acres or thereabouts With direct road access from Belper Road and Nether Sturston found immediately to the east of the town abutting the A517.

RACE stalwarts are set to line up alongside first timers as runners come under starter orders for the 30th anniversary of the JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run.

A NEW 10k run near Uttoxeter has proved a huge success as 150 runners took to the roads to raise money for a village school.

A well equipped dairy unit in a pleasant Rural setting extending in all to 162 Acres or thereabouts 5 bed period Farmhouse, Traditional & Modern Farm buildings Inc 136 Cubicles, Extensive slurry storage facilities, Environmental & Historic Features Tenders to be returned to the Uttoxeter Office by 12 midday on Thursday 4th October.

The Rocester-based company is investing about 45 million in the JCB Dieselmax 672 as it aims to strengthen its role in engine manufacturing.

The first engine rolled off the JCB production line in the UK in November 2004 and since then production has extended to JCB India's HQ at Ballabgarh, where the first engine was manufactured in 2011.

Mrs Dallison, 54, also told how Rachael achieved 'excellent' grades in her GCSE's and A Level's and despite poor accommodation and lack of academic support at university, she persevered and graduated last year.

PLANS to improve a Uttoxeter shopping precinct left with empty units can now move forward, the developer behind it has revealed.

THE future of Uttoxeter's historic police station will be decided after a review of the force's estates, the Advertiser can reveal.

UTTOXETER residents will start to see a "much more visible police presence" by the end of the year, the town's crime commissioner has pledged.

The Parks has 1,800 signitures against plans to build 28 houses on The Parks land.Lee Barrett,Joe Dawson,Matt Eden,Dan,Helen,Paul,Wood People living near The Parks, in New Road, have collected the signatures after starting a petition against Trust Inns' plans to transform the area into houses.

SIXTIES pop legends The Hollies are gearing up to headline their first festival in 30 years at Uttoxeter's showpiece annual musical event this weekend.

South Staffs Water has been canvassing householders, businesses and organisations in the town over how the company might manage its water resources over the 25 year period between 2015 to 2040.