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A grandfather took his own life after struggling to cope with being furloughed and not being able to see his much-loved family – in particular his granddaughter, ‘the apple of his eye’ – during lockdown. Malcolm Mather, also known as Clive, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was found dead by a dog walker near dense woodland last … Read more
Moment controlled explosion brings 600ft power station chimney crashing down in just four seconds after dominating Staffordshire skyline for 53 years Small crowd of onlookers gathered to watch the demolition of the iconic power station chimney this morning The tower has been an iconic part of the Staffordshire skyline since the Rugeley power station opened … Read more
Staffordshire Bull Terrier seriously injuries nine-year-old boy seriously by mauling him as he walks in park with family Boy, nine, out with family walking their dog at Langdon Hills Recreation Ground Schoolboy was attacked by a black Staffordshire Bull Terrier in Basildon, Essex Essex Police appealing for anyone who saw attack or a dog with the … Read more
A HS2 worker has been filmed kneeling on the neck of a protester who was allegedly catapulting carrots into a work site of the high-speed rail scheme. Footage shows the worker with his knee on the neck of the hooded man, whose head is pinned against the floor, during the incident at the site in … Read more
A HS2 worker has been filmed kneeling on the neck of a protester who was allegedly catapulting carrots into a work site of the high-speed rail scheme. Footage shows the worker with his knee on the neck of the hooded man, whose head is pinned against the floor, during the incident at the site in … Read more
JCB-sponsored academy in Staffordshire is the first school to close due to a confirmed coronavirus case days after millions of pupils returned for the first time JCB Academy in Rochester, Staffordshire, told pupils to stay at home today The school was closed as a precaution after a ‘single case’ of coronavirus Pupils will be allowed … Read more
Sixteen people are infected with coronavirus at bingo night in Staffordshire as more than 1,000 await Covid test results There are 16 known cases linked to outbreak at Silverdale Working Men’s Club Staffordshire County Council said more than 1,000 people are waiting results Cases have been linked to 12 venues in Silverdale and Newcastle-under-Lyme Anyone … Read more
Staffordshire bull terrier cross is shot dead by armed police after attacking owner and leaving her with ‘life changing injuries’ before turning on man in his 20s who is being treated in hospital for bite wounds The Staffordshire bull terrier-mastiff cross was shot dead by police at the scene The dog had attacked its owner … Read more
Painful moment motorway worker is knocked down a piece of metal flying off a passing lorry He was working on upgrading the M6 in Staffordshire when the metal flew at him The metal hit his leg and he collapsed to the ground before hobbling off the road The footage was released to urge people to … Read more
Ouch! Pet owner reveals terrifying moment her Staffordshire Bull Terrier cut its tongue open on a discarded can of tuna – and says it was so stuck vets had to remove it under anaesthetic Staffordshire Bull Terrier-cross underwent emergency treatment for her tongue Owner, Louisa Davis, 45, from Nottingham said she overheard scuffling in bin … Read more