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Fears murder suspect fugitive John Anslow may be abroad

Fugitive murder suspect John Anslow may have fled the country, detectives said today as they revealed they had received almost 100 calls about his whereabouts.


Jail over £131m-a-year fake cigarettes racket

Two men from Staffordshire were today behind bars for their role in a counterfeit cigarette racket capable of making up to 625 million counterfeit cigarettes and five million pouches of fake hand rolling tobacco a year.


Taxi heroes travel the world to raise money

For most people a taxi journey takes just a few minutes, but one adventurer from Staffordshire decided to travel to Australia with two friends in a London black cab in aid of the British Red Cross.


Review: Ken Dodd at the Prince of Wales Centre, Cannock

Comic legend Ken Dodd revealed how much he loves his life as a performer as he stayed on stage into the wee hours of this morning in Staffordshire.


Super slimmer sheds 11 stone in 16 months

As a staunch fan of classical music, Jacquie Wittstock loved going to concerts. But weighing 24 stone, she dreaded having to squeeze her size 34 body into theatre seats.


Greyhound owner gets life pet ban

A woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after her pet dog was found seriously underweight and riddled with fleas.


DIY Curry kit proves to be a hot tip for dieters

Curries and diets don’t normally feature in the same sentence.


Exhibition marks region’s changing landscapes

Contrasting local landscapes feature in a striking new exhibition opening today at a Cannock gallery.


Pair in dock over Richard Deakin’s killing

Two men from Bilston appeared in court today charged with the murder of a skip hire boss who was shot dead in bed at home.


Pet dog burned during routine visit to vets

A family’s pet dog suffered burns to her back and was left with terrible scars after going to a Staffordshire vet for a routine procedure.

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