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'Gutting': Wolverhampton mum tells how her daughter, 5, thought Santa didn't want to see her after garden centre cancelled grotto slots

A five-year-old girl was left thinking Father Christmas did not want to see her after a garden centre cancelled some of its grotto slots due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Supporting image for story: 'Gutting': Wolverhampton mum tells how her daughter, 5, thought Santa didn't want to see her after garden centre cancelled grotto slots

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim

Supporting image for story: £353,000 investment for Cannock to reduce flooding risk - here's how the money has been spent

£353,000 investment for Cannock to reduce flooding risk - here's how the money has been spent

Supporting image for story: 'We may have to turn families away if we have no seats': Ticket fraudsters target Santa Train events at Chasewater Railway

'We may have to turn families away if we have no seats': Ticket fraudsters target Santa Train events at Chasewater Railway

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury and Cannock MPs among those thanked by NFU for abstention on ‘family farm tax’ vote

Shrewsbury and Cannock MPs among those thanked by NFU for abstention on ‘family farm tax’ vote

Supporting image for story: Campaigners for Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre to stage peaceful protest ahead of council meeting

Campaigners for Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre to stage peaceful protest ahead of council meeting

Supporting image for story: Exploring Christmas wildlife: Engaging talk marks Probus club meeting

Exploring Christmas wildlife: Engaging talk marks Probus club meeting

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'Gutting': Wolverhampton mum tells how her daughter, 5, thought Santa didn't want to see her after garden centre cancelled grotto slots

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Supporting image for story: Cannock’s former Prince of Wales Theatre is earmarked for demolition under regeneration plan

Cannock’s former Prince of Wales Theatre is earmarked for demolition under regeneration plan

Supporting image for story: 'Equipped with the knowledge to save lives' - More than a hundred residents in Cannock Chase trained to use lifesaving bleed kits

'Equipped with the knowledge to save lives' - More than a hundred residents in Cannock Chase trained to use lifesaving bleed kits

Supporting image for story: ‘High-calibre’ finalists in running for chambers' SLTC awards

‘High-calibre’ finalists in running for chambers' SLTC awards

Supporting image for story: Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Supporting image for story: 'It took me a long time to admit, even to myself' - Cannock Chase MP tells colleagues he was raped as he calls for end to stigma around victims

'It took me a long time to admit, even to myself' - Cannock Chase MP tells colleagues he was raped as he calls for end to stigma around victims

Supporting image for story: Councillors agree to halt transformation work ahead of local government reorganisation in Staffordshire

Councillors agree to halt transformation work ahead of local government reorganisation in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Political opinion: Staffordshire MP completes year-long NFU farm scheme

Political opinion: Staffordshire MP completes year-long NFU farm scheme

Supporting image for story: Doctor strikes: West Midlands health chiefs' message to patients as strike enters day four

Doctor strikes: West Midlands health chiefs' message to patients as strike enters day four

Supporting image for story: Urgent treatment centre plans for Stafford's County Hospital and 87 other Staffordshire planning applications

Urgent treatment centre plans for Stafford's County Hospital and 87 other Staffordshire planning applications

Supporting image for story: Rail services severely disrupted and trees down as effects of Storm Claudia continue to be felt

Rail services severely disrupted and trees down as effects of Storm Claudia continue to be felt

About Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase is best known for its forest, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which has become a major visitor attraction. The district links Cannock, Rugeley and Hednesford.