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'It' could have been my mum and dad': Staffordshire local speaks out on dangerous road after man dies in crash

A resident living near to where a man died in a two-vehicle cash in Staffordshire has called for measures to be taken to tackle speeding on the road.

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Hednesford Road, near Rugeley

The crash happened on Hednesford Road, near Rugeley. Photo: Google

Man dies after two-vehicle crash in Staffordshire - police appeal for witnesses

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The A41 near The Bell Inn, Tong. Picture: Google

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Stafford Half Marathon 2025 (photos by Ian Knight / Z70 Photography)

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Police want to speak to this man after a number of people were assaulted in Kingstanding. Photo: West Midlands Police

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Police probe Cannock M&S meat thief and issue CCTV pictures of people they want to speak with

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Great grandad brandishes pistol during heated family argument.

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Wolves Women boss hails 'ruthless' display in derby day win

Dan McNamara has hailed his 'ruthless' Wolves Women side as they earned local bragging rights with a derby day demolition over Albion.

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27 moving pictures from the 2025 Stafford Half Marathon as thousands join the annual running event

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