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Hednesford man ordered to pay £788 after breaching Cannock town centre alcohol restrictions
The council says the 45-year-old was convicted through the Single Justice Procedure following an incident in Market Place in October 2025.
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Cannock Chase Residents Can Recycle Pumpkins Through Food Waste Service
Residents across Cannock Chase district are being encouraged to recycle leftover pumpkins this Halloween by using their weekly food waste collection service.
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Hednesford’s Red Rose Media & Marketing wins Central England business award
Penny Gibbs is celebrating her first business award, with a ceremony due in May 2027 following Red Rose Media & Marketing’s third anniversary.
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More than 750 Cannock Chase pupils take part in Binworld environmental theatre project
Kingsmead students performed for pupils from 14 schools, with a six-month environmental challenge to follow.
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Cannock Chase Council Completes 29 Affordable Homes to Future Homes Standard
Cannock Chase Council has completed 29 affordable homes built to Future Homes Standard at Farriers Fold, featuring energy-efficient air source heat pumps.
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Cannock Printer Doubles Output After £100K Council Loan
Kazoo Printing Solutions in Cannock has doubled its production capacity after securing a £100,000 interest-free loan through Staffordshire County Council's Scale Up Staffordshire initiative.
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Events
Adults-only panto at Calf Heath to support Help A Squaddie
Cattle Productions will perform its adults-only Beauty & the Beastiality show at Calf Heath Village Hall on Saturday 5 December, supporting Help A Squaddie.
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Cannock Chase Council Recruits Two Carpentry Apprentices
Cannock Chase District Council has appointed two carpentry apprentices, Ollie Kite and Conor Edwards, following a recruitment campaign that attracted significant applications from local candidates.
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Community
Cannock Park heritage trail celebrated with official opening walk
Community representatives and partners joined a guided walk around ten interpretation panels, celebrating three trails exploring the park’s history and trees.
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Business
Boots completes refurbishment of Cannock Orbital store
The Orbital Retail Centre branch has been refurbished, with changes to its layout and beauty ranges and a customer event held on 2 October.
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Heathland experts meet, FiPL review published, History Centre opens
Cannock Chase National Landscape has seen significant activity in recent months, with three major developments announced in the latest September 2026 e-newsletter.
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Community
New Norton Canes cancer support group to launch at library on 19 October
Brighter Days Norton Canes will hold its first cancer support and friendship meeting at Norton Canes Library on Monday 19 October, from 2pm to 4pm.
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Highways crews work round the clock following two vehicle fires
Staffordshire County Council highways crews have completed emergency repairs to two major A-roads following separate vehicle fires in the Cannock area within four days in mid-September.
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Anti-social behaviour reduced at Linkway Retail Park through partnership working
Reports of anti-social behaviour at Linkway Retail Park in Cannock have fallen significantly thanks to joint action by Cannock Chase Council, Staffordshire Police, and the retail park's owners and managing agents.
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Works to Pye Green crossroads in Cannock due to begin
Highway crews will begin extensive improvement works at Pye Green Road crossroads in Cannock from 1 September. The £550,000 scheme will last six weeks and involve replacing the existing carriageway surface and repairing ironworks across the junction from Prince Street to Robson Close.
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Cabinet approves plans for refurbishment of Cotswold Road Play Area
Cannock Chase Council has approved plans to refurbish Cotswold Road Play Area in Hednesford. The scheme will deliver a modern, inclusive and accessible play space for local children and families.
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Shops reminded about temporary ban of disposable barbecues
Staffordshire Trading Standards has reminded retailers to remove disposable barbecues from shelves due to wildfire risk during hot, dry weather.
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New Chase Line guide links 20 pubs with rail route through Cannock and Walsall
A free guide by Micropub Adventures brings together independent pubs, travel information and local history along the Chase Line, with an optional bus extension to Aldridge.
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Under threat theatre in Cannock may be saved
Cannock Chase District Council will decide whether to refurbish the Prince of Wales Theatre or demolish it as part of town centre regeneration plans.
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Cannock Chase Council Wins RTPI Planning Award
Cannock Chase Council has won Planning Authority of the Year at the RTPI West Midlands Awards, securing a place in the national finals in December.
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Chase Leisure Centre Opens New Reformer Studio
Chase Leisure Centre has opened a new Reformer studio with 20 machines, as part of a £2.8 million overhaul of leisure facilities in Cannock Chase.
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Two Major Fires on Cannock Chase in One Week
Staffordshire County Council warns visitors after two significant wildfires on Cannock Chase.
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Chase Road Closed After Wildfire at Cannock Chase
Chase Road through Cannock Chase Country Park closed temporarily after firefighters tackled a large wildfire started by a disposable barbecue on 30 July.
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