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Sutton could merge with Kingstanding in shake-up

Friday, July 30, 2010

Sutton's greater control over its own affairs could be coming to an end after six years.

In 2004, the delivery of Birmingham City Council services across the town was delegated to Sutton's 12 councillors, with responsibility for some budgets also falling under their...

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Leisure park for doomed quarry

Friday, July 30, 2010

ABOUT 70 Moorlands jobs will be lost when a quarry shuts next year. But new positions will be created if the site is transformed into a holiday and...

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Staff being urged to think green

Friday, July 30, 2010

A COUNCIL has appointed a team of eco champions to encourage staff to "think green". Almost 50 employees at Cheshire East Council have volunteered for...

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£20m project to boost town centre

BOOST: An artist's impression of the scheme.

Friday, July 30, 2010

HUNDREDS of jobs are to be created after a multi-million pound scheme to transform a town centre was approved. The development in Congleton will...

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Valentines aim to make sweet music

Friday, July 30, 2010

VALENTINE'S Day has come early at a park. Northwich-based band The Valentines are to perform a set at Queen's Park, Crewe, on Sunday, August 1,...

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Change of heart over strip club

Friday, July 30, 2010

A NEW nightclub and restaurant will create up to 32 jobs as the venue prepares to open two years after plans were first announced. Owners of the...

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Cyclists gear up for big challenge

Friday, July 30, 2010

TWO cyclists aim to bike from the Potteries to Wales and back in a day as part of a charity challenge. Travis Perkins workers Gary Dobson and Chris...

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Two care homes are left in limbo

Friday, July 30, 2010

RESIDENTS and staff at two care homes facing closure have been left in limbo for months, amid uncertainty over Government funding. Stoke-on-Trent City...

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Concert has an air of musical mystery

Friday, July 30, 2010

A NIGHT of entertainment from mystery musical stars is on the cards for supporters of the Lisieux Trust. Tickets are now available to see top local...

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