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Political opinion: MP calls for expanded gritting on main roads across Cannock Chase

Following recent bouts of heavy snow and icy conditions across much of Staffordshire and the country, Cannock Chase MP Josh Newbury is urging Staffordshire County Council to step up gritting efforts after numerous complaints from local residents.

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Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'We all invent ways of coping'
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'We all invent ways of coping'
Your World|Just now
Supporting image for story: Reader highlights irony in letters whinging about the BBC - your letters, and archive image captures rock choir joy
Reader highlights irony in letters whinging about the BBC - your letters, and archive image captures rock choir joy
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Readers' letters|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Political opinion: Alex Ballinger MP welcomes first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade
Political opinion: Alex Ballinger MP welcomes first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade
Your World|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Walsall woman’s job hunt joy: ‘After 10 months and 300 applications, I’m finally back in work’
Walsall woman’s job hunt joy: ‘After 10 months and 300 applications, I’m finally back in work’
Your World|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: 'Life in Dudley has been 40 years of hurt' - Mark Andrews on why his beloved town has been damaged by Merry Hill
'Life in Dudley has been 40 years of hurt' - Mark Andrews on why his beloved town has been damaged by Merry Hill
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Dudley|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: A reader’s anger over ‘double standards’ in animal welfare laws - your letters, plus RAF Cosford bids farewell to Ben the dog mascot in a picture throwback
A reader’s anger over ‘double standards’ in animal welfare laws - your letters, plus RAF Cosford bids farewell to Ben the dog mascot in a picture throwback
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Readers' letters|Jan 12

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Supporting image for story: Thoughts on vaping in public - your letters, plus when Wolves and Shrewsbury crossed paths in a picture from the archive
Thoughts on vaping in public - your letters, plus when Wolves and Shrewsbury crossed paths in a picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Trump's sour grapes, Storm Goretti, and when did shoplifting become socially acceptable?
Mark Andrews: Trump's sour grapes, Storm Goretti, and when did shoplifting become socially acceptable?
Mark Andrews|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Ready for the 'Doldrums Derby'? Our Wolves- and Shrewsbury-supporting writers on this weekend's big game between two struggling sides
Ready for the 'Doldrums Derby'? Our Wolves- and Shrewsbury-supporting writers on this weekend's big game between two struggling sides
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Wolves|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: It’s snow joke as Goretti storms in
Dan Morris: It’s snow joke as Goretti storms in
Entertainment|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Your Letters: 'From joy to global fears' – a reader’s view on facing the year ahead, plus a look back at gritting the 1950s way
Your Letters: 'From joy to global fears' – a reader’s view on facing the year ahead, plus a look back at gritting the 1950s way
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Readers' letters|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Foster family urges others to make fostering their new year’s resolution
Foster family urges others to make fostering their new year’s resolution
Your World|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: 'The world has lost its great leaders,' says reader: Your Letters, and a 1977 picture of the last Hastings aircraft at RAF Cosford
'The world has lost its great leaders,' says reader: Your Letters, and a 1977 picture of the last Hastings aircraft at RAF Cosford
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Readers' letters|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Political opinion: Wolverhampton MP says this year Britain turns a corner
Political opinion: Wolverhampton MP says this year Britain turns a corner
Your World|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: Political opinion: MP's campaign to ban ghost number plates has been victorious – here’s why it matters
Political opinion: MP's campaign to ban ghost number plates has been victorious – here’s why it matters
Your World|Jan 7
Supporting image for story: 'A heartfelt note to Peter Rhodes on his illness' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback
'A heartfelt note to Peter Rhodes on his illness' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback
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Readers' letters|Jan 7

UK News

Supporting image for story: Demolition of fourth clifftop home at risk of falling into the sea begins
Demolition of fourth clifftop home at risk of falling into the sea begins
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Supporting image for story: More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show
More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show
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Supporting image for story: Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown
Ceremony for new Iranian ambassador to Ireland postponed amid regime’s crackdown
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Supporting image for story: Strike suspended by Metropolitan Police civilian staff
Strike suspended by Metropolitan Police civilian staff
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Supporting image for story: Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats
Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats
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Supporting image for story: New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
New ice warning forecasts potential for more travel disruption
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests
Iranians able to make calls abroad but internet remains offline after protests
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
Swiss court orders pre-trial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
World News|18 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
Pope meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado in surprise audience
World News|21 hours ago
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