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cattle market as now

Imaginary conversation raises some concerns

AN IMAGINARY telephone conversation: Hello,where did you say you are calling from? Uttoxeter, I see. Is that the place that used to be a pretty little market town with two famous factories Elkes and

Decline is steady but remorseless

Uttoxeter town hall

THE town has declined steadily and remorselessly over the last decade and continues to do so. If I remember correctly, promises were made to relocate the cattle market to land next to the water

Quality car parks must be paid for

Closed off Maltings Car Park

COUNCILLORS Hardwick and Staples, do you remember what you said to the paper? Quality car parks must be paid for. You never said anything about what was going to happen at the Maltings car park which

Understanding is crucial to town hall’s future usage

MARTIN BLENCOWE

I READ with interest press coverage on the ‘fracas' at the town hall. I am even more surprised to see Councillor Brookes repeating his statement made at the meeting that somehow Jerry Latham, I

Council sights had to be seen to be believed

JAMES RUSSELL

I ATTENDED the Uttoxeter Town Council meeting as an observer, as all members of the electorate are entitled to do, and I would encourage that others do the same. The sights that I saw that evening had

Where has it all gone?

Uttoxeter town hall

I HAVE lived in Uttoxeter all my life and years ago, when Uttoxeter was half its size, we had a court, council offices, town hall, cattle market, ambulance station, night school etc. Now it is twice

New academy is a monstrosity

HUMPS

AS SOMEONE who spent many years living in and around Rocester and also a great deal of my working life there I have always felt a great affinity with the village. When I read in last week's Uttoxeter

Thank you for birthday greeting

Cllr Geoff Morrison - Stone Road, Uttoxeter

FIRST of all I would like to say thank you to the children who took the time to come to my front gate and sing happy birthday to me on their way to school. Jessica, nine, Letisha, seven, Natasha,

Please donʼt change our Cracker Night

cracker night 2009

I WAS very disappointed to read the article in my Uttoxeter Advertiser regarding the proposed changes to Cracker Night. This is a wonderful annual event like no other, that brings the whole community



National News


Overseas child abductions 'on rise'

Overseas child abductions 'on rise'

The number of British children abducted by a parent and taken overseas has risen in the past year, Government figures have revealed.

Documentary charts Cameron victory

Documentary charts Cameron victory

On the eve of entering 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister, David Cameron was convinced that his bid to oust Gordon Brown had failed and the Conservatives would remain in opposition, it has been revealed.



National Sport

Finn in as England bat

Finn in as England bat

England's latest pace hope Steven Finn returned to international action today in the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Injury blow for Taylor

Injury blow for Taylor

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.

Lennon draws on past experience

Lennon draws on past experience

Neil Lennon will remind his Celtic players he has already proved it is possible to win a Champions League return leg by four goals as he draws up plans to unleash Aiden McGeady on Braga next week.