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Spirit of Christmas in candlelight songs

The Marchington Singers are staging their annual Christmas Candlelight Concert on December 13.

T RADITIONAL Christmas conjures up thoughts of rich decoration, excited gatherings, carols and Christmas stories, mince pies and mulled wine.

All these are on offer at The Marchington Singers' annual Christmas Candlelight Concert, which is being staged at St Mary's Church, Uttoxeter, on Saturday, December 13 at 7.30pm.

The...

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Vision for old JCB site is revealed as Bamford looks to leave a legacy

An artist's impression of how the JCB site could be transformed and, inset, how it would be divided up.

ARCHITECTS have revealed plans to transform an ageing JCB factory into a residential and retail area at the heart of Uttoxeter. Six...

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I'm not ashamed, says ex-Tory boss named in BNP internet leak

FORMER Conservative branch treasurer Graham Sutton insists there is "no shame" in being named on a leaked list of British National Party members. Mr Sutton, a founder member of the...

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International billing shows high school is becoming world class

Steven Hughes and Francesca Williams with the  award.

THOMAS Alleyne's High School has brought the world into the classroom – and won a special award for the achievement. The Dove...

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Waterman sells train firm

POP impresario Pete Waterman has sold his railway company after accruing debts of £2 million. Transport operator Arriva has taken over ownership of Crewe-based train maintenance firm London...

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Mayor denies 'failing her duty'

UTTOXETER'S mayor Pauline Morrison has fiercely denied she has "failed in her duty" to represent the town. The mother-of-two found herself under fire when her predecessor, councillor Cathy...

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Toyota's worried staff hope new Avensis can avert major job losses

WORKERS at Toyota's Burnaston plant are hoping the launch of a new flagship model will help safeguard their jobs. Around a tenth of the 4,000-strong workforce hails from the ST14 Uttoxeter...

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Castle's future set in steel as builders take on their trickiest job

Tutbury Castle curator Lesley Smith with builder Peter Wainwright on the roof of the castle.

THE future of Tutbury Castle is now secure after two giant steel beams were inserted to prevent its roof from collapsing. Well-known...

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Burglary misery as Woolies staff face uncertain future

SHOP workers at Woolworths in Uttoxeter face an uncertain future after the company went bust on Wednesday, putting 30,000 jobs nationwide at risk. The town's High Street store – which...

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Steve's stags are ready to be stars of light entertainment

Farmer Steve Swinnerton with two of his  reindeer, Buttons and Tide.  Pictures by Jon Bartholomew

IT'S thousands of miles from Lapland but in a small corner of Staffordshire, it's impossible to escape Christmas. New House Farm, near...

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Children's wooden train shunted after complaints

Four-year-old Tom Ratcliffe and his seven-year-old brother Daniel sit on the train-shaped bench on the old railway line at Denstone.

A WOODEN train stationed on a disused platform has been derailed after a modern day Doctor Beeching demanded its removal. The £2,000...

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Football: I want a team of winners, says Beaman

ALAN Beaman is calling for Rocester's current crop of players to echo his own winning mentality – or find themselves out of the Romans starting line-up.

"People need to see my passion and drive and take it out on to the pitch with them," said the Romans boss, pictured.

"The ones who can't will discover that they won't...

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Swimming: Hawksworth makes splash

UTTOXETER swimmer Jodie Hawksworth capped a spectacular year by claiming the junior girls' award at Cheadle Amateur Swimming Club's annual presentation. Under the club's points system, the...

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Football: Shaw return fails to spark Rocester

LACKLUSTRE Rocester remain in the Aspire Midland Alliance doldrums following a fourth successive league defeat. On a glue-pot pitch, the Romans were always second best against a well-organis...

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Football: We need to be strong, says Gadsby

CONFIDENCE is the key to pulling Rocester out of the Midland Alliance mire, according to midfielder Martin Gadsby. "The main issue at the moment is confidence," he said. "We need to start...

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Junior football: Daniel provides thorn in side

ROCESTER FC maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a battling victory over Barton Rovers White. In freezing conditions and on a tricky surface, Rocester were made to work...

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Football: Late double fails to rescue Uttoxeter

DEFEAT by just one goal flattered Uttoxeter Town, according to their manager Dean Arnold. Injury-time goals from Tommy Smith and Paul Milward gave the scoreline an air of respectability. ...

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Junior football: Cliffe provides edge

JOE Cliffe helped himself to four goals as Rocester Juniors Yellow bulldozed their way through to the Under-13s Cup quarter-finals. Early Juniors pressure was met by stout resistance. But...

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Junior football: Young side on title trail

PROMOTION-CHASING Rocester jumped up to second in Division Three of the Burton Junior League after a comfortable victory over lowly Gresley Rovers White. Rocester enjoyed the majority of...

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George and Joe's love continues

George Takei and Joe Swash have exchanged flirty banter in the jungle

George Takei and Joe Swash's cheeky flirtation was taken to the next level when they exchanged keep-sake photos of one another.

While Simon Webbe and David Van Day were off on the Treasure Chest challenge the other contestants were given the task of teaching their professions to one another.

When glamour model Nicola McLean taught...

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Penelope shines at Gotham awards

Penelope Cruz was honoured for her contribution to independent film

Penelope Cruz dazzled at the 18th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York. The Spanish actress, who was being honoured by the...

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Barbara Windsor: I want Grant back

Barbara Windsor has revealed that she asked Ross Kemp, who played her son Grant, to return to EastEnders. Barbara, who plays matriarch Peggy Mitchell in the show, said she misses Ross and...

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Beyonce to perform at tree ceremony

Beyonce Knowles to perform at Rockefeller Centre tree lighting centre

Beyonce and her sister Solange are set to perform at the Rockefeller Centre tree lighting ceremony. The star-studded event will also...

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Celebs turn out for Capital Rocks!

Sharleen Spiteri arrives for the Capital Rocks! charity event

Celebrities including Lisa Snowdon, Johnny Vaughan and Sharleen Spiteri have turned out for a charity event aimed at raising cash for...

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