A fundraiser set up to help pay for the funeral of an "immensely loved" man who died in a crash near Norton Canes has raised more than £10,000 as bouquets of flowers have been left on a roadside in tribute to him Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Nathan Cyster, aged 28 and from Hednesford, died at the scene of the collision which occurred on the A5 Watling Street at around 12.40pm on March 29 It involved a black Suzuki motorcycle and a light grey BMW X5 An online fundraiser set up by a friend of Mr Cyster's family the day after the crash had raised £10,135 as of Tuesday (April 8) afternoon A post to the Go Fund Me page reads: "Nathan was out riding with a friend on their motorbikes on the A5 near Norton Canes when the tragedy happened leaving his whole family and friends devastated at such a huge loss of a lovely young man "I wanted to do this fundraiser to help towards the funeral expenses etc and to help the family at this very sad time "God bless you Nathan and fly high with your Dad Thank you all so much and whatever you can give however small will be very greatly appreciated." Organiser Linda Taylor posted an update to the fundraising page on April 5 to say she was "overwhelmed" by the generosity of those who had donated Bouquets of flowers and notes from loved ones can be seen tied to a lamppost on the A5 in tribute to the groom-to-be One message reads: "Life is so cruel you will never be forgotten Now spread your wings and fly with all the angels in the sky." In a tribute issued by Staffordshire Police last week He was the light in every single room that he entered “He had the ability to always put everyone before himself and was so unapologetically Nathan at all times “He always said he would never change for anyone “He was so immensely loved by many and a stranger to no-one The hole he has left in this life is bigger than any of us and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.” Staffordshire Police previously asked witnesses or the collision or people with dashcam footage to get in touch Those who can help should contact the force by calling 101 and quoting incident number 347 of March 29 or on email at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk Information can also be shared with Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111 People can donate to the Go Fund Me by visiting gofundme.com/f/nathan-cyster In a separate incident, a man named locally as Josh Bradley died on Monday (April 7) following a crash on Norton Road near Heath Hayes on Sunday evening vehicle registration plates and balloons have been left on the side of the road in tribute to him These cookies are required for the operation of the site and cannot be managed We use Google Analytics to track page visits through the site the route someone took through the site and an approximate location for the user This cookie helps us to understand a user's route through the site This does not record any personal details or monitor anything you type in our forms A £600,000 project to resurface a key junction in Norton Canes is now in progress Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews will be working to resurface the Burntwood Road junction of Brownhills Road the whole of the junction will be resurfaced as well as the footpaths wherever necessary Crews will also be maintaining and repairing gulleys and will take around five weeks to complete lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place to allow crews to work safely Once the initial works have been completed a full road closure will be needed while the road is resurfaced and ironwork and traffic signal loops are replaced a diversion along the B4154 Hednesford Road and 5190 Cannock Road will be clearly signed Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways Mark Deaville said: "We are committed to improving our network and investing in our roads and this work in Norton Canes will see a key junction completely resurfaced over five weeks “Our crews will be working hard to upgrade the road and create smoother journeys for everyone who passes by this location but crews are working to keep this to a minimum We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the works and ask for the public's patience while we carry out these essential improvements." These contact details are for journalists and members of the media only: Email: pressoffice@staffordshire.gov.ukCall: 01785 895050 If you are not a journalist or member of the media and have a general enquiry please: Email: contactus@staffordshire.gov.ukCall: 0300 111 8000 arrested after incident in early hours of Christmas Day at house in Norton Canes A man who was found dead at home in Staffordshire in the early hours of Christmas Day has been named as Louis Price. A 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after officers from Staffordshire police were called to an address in Norton Canes, near Cannock, at about 3.25am, to a man in his 30s suffering a cardiac arrest. Despite the efforts of medics, he died shortly afterwards. Neighbours said the father-of-one lived in the house with his parents, the Manchester Evening News reported. “His poor parents were away on holiday when it happened,” one neighbour said. “They will be absolutely devastated and my heart goes out to them.” “It has shocked and saddened the whole little community here,” she added. “It is beyond belief.” Another neighbour told the Express and Star: “We’re all a bit shocked, to be honest, because it’s not something you expect to happen on your own doorstep. “I didn’t know him too well, but I would see him in passing and we’d say hello and he and his family seemed like fairly normal and nice people. It’s not a tight community around here and a lot of people keep themselves to themselves, but there is a feeling of shock from the people I’ve spoken to.” Another woman said: “I’ve been here for six years and I’ve always found them to be a very quiet family who keep themselves to themselves, although I do know that the parents are regulars in one of the pubs around here.” “I just can’t believe what has happened as it’s just a shock and he seemed like a nice lad and had been around my own kids in the past as well.” Floral tributes have been left at the scene, while tributes have also been paid to Price on social media, with one friend saying: “Always there when I needed you! Thank you for always having my back and making me laugh!” The woman, from Cannock, was taken into custody for questioning, and a postmortem examination was scheduled to take place on Boxing Day. Staffordshire police said residents may notice an “increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area as they provide reassurance and help to gather evidence”. Officers have issued an appeal, asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them via the police non-emergency number 101 or the major incident public portal. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The man died after police were called to Elm Road I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in the early hours of Christmas Day Staffordshire Police said officers were called to a report of a man in his 30s suffering a cardiac arrest who died shortly afterwards Norton Canes near Cannock at around 3.25am The woman has been remanded in custody and the man’s family have been told, Staffordshire Police said A post-mortem examination will take place on Boxing Day morning Staffordshire Police said: “ A woman has been arrested after we launched an investigation into the death of a man at a house in Norton Canes “We were called to a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest on Elm Road Norton Canes at around 3:25am this morning (25 December) despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene “The man’s next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially-trained officers “A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody “A scene remains at the address whilst the investigation continues and is expected to remain for a number of days a post mortem is scheduled to take place on Boxing Day morning “Local residents will see an increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area as they provide reassurance and help to gather evidence.” Police urged anyone with information relating to the incident the forces Major Incident Public Portal. 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Our policy Crews have extinguished a waste fire on open land in Norton Canes today (Wednesday 19 February).We received a call just before 10am and went to the scene where we found two separate piles of rubbish and tyres well alight Two appliances and our water carrier were used to safely put out the fires We are now advising that nearby residents can open their doors and windows Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service - Preventing What we do Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2028 Staffordshire Commissioner Access to information Charity work Welfare and retired network Memorial garden Service vehicles Your fire stations Safety at home Safety outside Business safety Campaigns Safe and Well Safe+Sound Welephant club Safeguarding Road safety Careers On-call firefighters Whole-time firefighters Fire staff Apprenticeships Staff benefits Equality, diversity and inclusion Staff login Firewatch login Accessibility statement The Fire Fighters Charity Violence Reduction Alliance Report terrorism Sapper support PTSD999 Women in the Fire Service Privacy policy Modern slavery statement A woman has been charged with murder following the death of Louis Prince in Norton Canes Police had been questioning Kirsty Carless, 33, of Cannock Cannock Police released an update this morning (Saturday): "Kirsty Carless, 33, of Cannock, has been charged with murder. She is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today "We were called to a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest inside a home on Elm Road at 3.25am on Christmas Day (Wednesday 25 December). The man died at the scene shortly after. Officers are continuing to support his family at this time." "Anyone with any information that can help with our investigation is asked to get in touch by using our Major Incident Public Portal: https://orlo.uk/ShgDH After his death the family of Louis paid tribute to him they said:  "He was a well-known member of the community always had a smile on his face and brought a positive energy to anywhere he went “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family Police are still questioning a 33-year-old woman over the death of a man at his house in Norton Canes on Christmas Day The woman was arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday when the man was found at around 3.25am in a state of cardiac arrest at the house in Elm Road. A post mortem was due to be held yesterday (December 26) A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We are continuing to interview a suspect who is still in custody and our officers remain at the scene of the incident as the investigation into the incident continues." The family of a man who died in Norton Canes on Christmas morning had paid tribute to a "big hearted and positive energy" brother son and friend as detectives officially named him Detectives from Staffordshire Police have named the man who died in Norton Canes in the early hours of Christmas Day as 31-year-old Louis Price Specialist officers continue to support Mr Price's family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time in an emotional tribute The tribute said: “Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends "He was a well-known member of the community he played for a team and was a life-long supporter of Aston Villa “As a family we are devastated at losing Louis he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him "Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family "He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly we would like to ask people to respect our privacy during this difficult time and we ask that people don’t speculate about what has happened.” A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "We launched our investigation after being called by West Midlands Ambulance Service to reports that a man was in cardiac arrest at a house on Elm Road, Norton Canes despite the best efforts of emergency services he died at the scene was arrested on suspicion of murder a short time later "A magistrate has granted detectives extra time to interview the suspect "The cause of death will be a matter for an inquest in due course "A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact "We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information and any CCTV smart doorbell or dashcam footage that they may have A fundraiser has been launched in memory of a Hednesford motorcyclist who died in a crash near Norton Canes The fatal collision, involving a black Suzuki motorcycle and a light grey BMW X5, took place on the A5 Watling Street at around 12.40pm on Saturday (March 29) Nathan Cyster, aged 28 and from Hednesford Now a gofundme page set up by Linda Taylor a family friend to raise money for funeral expenses already stands at £8,620 in 24 hours with 146 people contributing - the target is £10,000 In a tribute on the page Linda said: "Nathan loved his rugby and often went fishing with his brother JJ and his dad Nigel before he passed away a few years ago "He loved his three nieces and often spent times rolling around the floor having fun with them all "Earlier that morning he had gone to see his mom after having his hair cut as he left he said "I love you mom" and sadly these were the last words she heard "This tragedy has left his whole family and friends devastated at such a huge loss of a lovely young man "God bless you Nathan and fly high with your Dad xxxThank you all so much and whatever you can give however small will be very greatly appreciated xx." Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Staffordshire left a young motorcyclist dead The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, died following a collision between his Suzuki motorcycle and a BMW X5 on the A5 Watling Street on Saturday (March 29) Emergency services responded to the incident near Norton Canes at around 12.40pm The West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Midlands Air Ambulance were in attendance along with Staffordshire Police officers.  Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, nothing could be done to save the motorcyclist and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Specialist officers are supporting his family.  A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is under way by officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) and anyone with information is asked to get in touch. "Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage are asked to call 101 quoting incident number 347 of March 29, or email ciu@staffordshire.police.uk "Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." Credit: Staffordshire Police/PA A woman has denied murdering Louis Price in Staffordshire on Christmas day Staffordshire Police were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest at a house on Elm Road in Norton Canes near Cannock in the early hours of 25 December 2024 Despite medical efforts by emergency services Kirsty Carless appeared at Stafford Crown Court charged with the murder of the "well loved" father-of-six The 33-year-old of Haling Way, Cannock spoke only to confirm her name and to enter a not guilty plea during the ten minute hearing Carless was remanded into custody and will appear again for a pre-trial review in May The three week trial at Stafford is due to last three weeks and begin in the middle of July Mr Price’s family described him as a “well-known member of the community” who was “well-loved” and always smiling They said: “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could." "We are devastated at losing Louis" His family added: “Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends He was a well-known member of the community always had a smile on his face and brought a positive energy to anywhere he went." he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa.” Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. By 2025-04-15T10:58:00+01:00 Co-op Wholesale has confirmed a multi-year contract with leading UK motorway service area operator in a partnership set to drive their businesses forward The contract includes bringing the Co-op offering to eight grocery stores which were previously operated by Spar and will see an extensive range of own brand products appear in motorway service locations across the country At what is a pivotal moment for the business following its recent move to Co-op Wholesale this partnership supports its expansion ambitions to broaden its reach within the wider business to business market and its vision to bring the best of Co-op to trusted partners said: “This is a huge moment for us as we enter our new chapter as Co-op Wholesale and we’re delighted to be working with all the team at Roadchef We’re looking forward to bringing a fresh approach to these stores catering to the needs of all these customers and making sure they can access an award-winning own brand range “The beauty of our flexible wholesale model means we’re able to work cross-functionally with the teams at Roadchef to select the right fascia and proposition for their locations and I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.” The first stores are expected to roll out between June and September with further opportunities being mutually explored Register today to gain unlimited access to articles and to receive our great range of email newsletters Register now Site powered by Webvision Cloud A woman is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court tomorrow (Tuesday) charged with the murder of Staffordshire father Louis Price in Norton Canes Kirsty Carless, aged 33, from Cannock appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday and was remanded in custody She had been questioned by police after father of six Mr Price died in the early hours of Christmas Day at a house in Elm Road Fresh floral tributes to him appeared outside the house this morning saying:  "He was a well-known member of the community he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family." Staffordshire Police have renewed an appeal for more information on the incident and said: "Anyone with any information that can help with our investigation is asked to get in touch by using our Major Incident Public Portal: https://orlo.uk/ShgDH "If you want to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." WATCH: Robert Jenrick discusses the scourge of crime hitting Britain A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a father-of-six in Staffordshire on Christmas Day The incident occurred in the early hours of Christmas morning with emergency services responding to reports of a man in cardiac arrest Price was pronounced dead shortly after emergency services arrived at the scene Officers were called to a property on Elm Road in Norton Canes at approximately 3.25am on Wednesday A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We were called to a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest on Elm Road A crime scene was set up at the address and will remain in place for several days as investigations continue Investigators said a post-mortem examination was scheduled to take place on Boxing Day morning to determine the cause of death Price's family described him as a “well-known member of the community” who “always had a smile on his face” his family said: “Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa we would like to ask people to respect our privacy during this difficult time and we ask that people dont speculate about what has happened.” A woman charged with murdering Louis Price in Norton Canes on Christmas Day has pleaded not guilty Kirsty Carless, aged 33, of Haling Way, Cannock appeared via video link at Stafford Crown Court this morning for a plea and direction hearing She spoke only to confirm her name and her plea of not guilty to the charge of murdering Mr Price in Elm Road Norton Canes in the early hours of December 25 2024 The heartbroken family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash near Norton Canes said he will be "sorely missed by everyone who knew him" Specialist police officers are said to be supporting Mr Cyster's family In a tribute issued by Staffordshire Police The hole he has left in this life is bigger than any of us and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.” Staffordshire Police has appealed for witnesses of the fatal crash to come forward A force spokesperson said: "We are keen to speak to witnesses who saw the collision "Please call us on 101 quoting incident number 347 of March 29 A woman accused of the murder of Louis Price in Norton Canes on Christmas Day has appeared at crown court Kirsty Carless appeared on a CVP link at Birmingham Crown Court this morning (Tuesday) She is accused of the murder of the father of six at his home in Elm Road, Norton Canes Cannock spoke only to confirm she could hear the proceedings Judge Michael Chambers KC said Carless must appear in person at Stafford Crown Court at the end of January to enter a plea to murder of Haling Way in Cannock: “Your case is being adjourned and the next hearing will be a plea and trial preparation at Stafford on January 31 you will be asked if you plead guilty or not guilty She will appear at Stafford Crown Court for a plea and preparation hearing on January 31 and will be remanded in custody until then said there would be no application for bail which is estimated to last two to three weeks was set for June 2 at Stafford Crown Court in front of resident judge Kristina Montgomery KC In a statement released through Staffordshire Police on Friday They said: “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could A woman charged with the murder of a "well-loved" dad who died in Cannock on Christmas Day has appeared in court Police were called by ambulance crews to a home on Elm Road at 3.25am to reports of a man in cardiac arrest who has since been identified as 31-year-old Louis Price Kirsty Carless, aged 33 and from Cannock, was arrested and later charged with his murder. She appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday (December 28) where she was remanded in custody He was said to be a keen fisherman and lover of football having been a life-long supporter of Aston Villa In a tribute issued by Staffordshire Police following his death, Mr Price's heartbroken family said: "Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends "...As a family we are devastated at losing Louis to lose Louis at this time is even harder." The family went on to request privacy and asked that people "don't speculate" about what happened Residents living on Elm Road described their shock following the incident, as one woman said she "couldn't believe" what had happened Bouquets of flowers have been left on the street in tribute to Mr Price who was described by a resident as being a "nice lad" Staffordshire Police said it has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to "recent police contact" The force has set up an online portal where people can leave information alongside video footage to support its investigation. Anyone who can help should visit mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L22-PO1 people can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling  0800 555 111 A 33-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the death of a man on Christmas Day in Staffordshire. Officers were called to a property in Norton Canes, near Cannock, at about 3.25am on Wednesday, where Louis Price, 31, was in cardiac arrest. Despite medical efforts, Price died a short time later. Kirsty Carless is due to appear at North Staffordshire justice centre on Saturday charged with his murder. Neighbours said Price had lived in the house with his parents, the Manchester Evening News reported. “His poor parents were away on holiday when it happened,” one neighbour said. “They will be absolutely devastated and my heart goes out to them.” Another neighbour told the Express and Star: “We’re all a bit shocked, to be honest, because it’s not something you expect to happen on your own doorstep.” Another woman said: “I just can’t believe what has happened as it’s just a shock and he seemed like a nice lad and had been around my own kids in the past as well.” Staffordshire police said residents might notice an “increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area as they provide reassurance and help to gather evidence”. Police previously confirmed that a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after recent contact. In a statement on Friday, his family described him as a “well-known member of the community” who was “well-loved” and always smiling. They said: “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. “Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. “He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa.” Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitsstaffordshire cheshirenewsTributes paid to victim of Norton Canes murderPolice are still at the scene in the village near Cannock Investigations are continuing after a man died near Cannock on Christmas Day. A 33-year-old woman was arrested and is being questioned on suspicion of murder, over the death of a man in the village of Norton Canes. Police were called to a house on Elm Road in the early hours of Christmas morning to reports of someone in cardiac arrest. A man in his 30s, was pronounced dead a short time later. The victim has been named locally as young Dad Louis Price with tributes on social media saying he was somebody who always had your back, and made people laugh. Others said he was 'a beautiful guy', with another post saying 'another good lad gone too early'. Floral tributes are also starting to be left near to the crime scene. Police and forensics are continuing with their investigations at the scene, and there is an increased neighbourhood Police presence in the area. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) More tributes have been left at the scene where a Norton Canes man was tragically killed on Christmas morning died at an Elm Road address in Norton Canes after being found in cardiac arrest at around 3.25am on Christmas morning Kirsty Carless, also known as Kirsty Cribb, 33, from Cannock was arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of murder and later charged appearing at Newcastle-under-Lyme Magistrates Court on Saturday She is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court today (Tuesday) more floral tributes and heartfelt messages have been left at the scene paying respect to the man and his devastated family Among the tributes are a number of flowers left by the Louis' close family members who remembers his grandson's passion for fishing The father-of-six was a passionate fisherman and Aston Villa supporter and was respected around his local community as a 'kind and loving' person this time left by Louis' mother and father Following his death, Louis' family paid tribute to him remembering his passions and his positive energy In a tribute released by Staffordshire Police his family said: "He was a well-known member of the community Co-op Wholesale (whose fascias include Nisa Local Nisa Extra or dual branded) has confirmed a multi-year contract with leading UK motorway service area operator The contract includes bringing the Co-op offering to eight grocery stores Roadchef continues to invest in modernising its sites This latest partnership marks a key milestone for the motorway service area operator Commenting on the new contract, managing director at Co-op Wholesale, Katie Secretan, said: “This is a huge moment for us as we enter our new chapter as Co-op Wholesale “We’re looking forward to bringing a fresh approach to these stores procurement & supply chain director from Roadchef said: “The complete offer from Co-op Wholesale really resonates with what we’re trying to achieve at Roadchef and we chose to partner with them due to the strength of their own brand range and distribution network “Our customers are looking for great quality products on the go and this is exactly what we’ll be able to offer through Co-op Wholesale.” The first stores are expected to roll out from June – September 2025 Tagged with: Police were called around 3:25am today (Christmas Day) to Elm Road in Norton Canes after a report of a man in his thirties in cardiac arrest Despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene His next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially-trained officers A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News. Direct to your inbox every Friday morning. The investigation is expected to remain for a number of days. A post mortem is scheduled to take place on Boxing Day morning. Staffordshire Police say local residents will see an increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area, as they provide reassurance and help to gather evidence. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know... Rayogreatest hitsstaffordshire cheshirenewsPolice issue appeal following fatal collision near Norton Canes A motorcyclist died in a collision at the weekend Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision at the weekend (29 March) involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a BMW X5 Emergency services were called at around 12.40pm Specialist officers are supporting his family at this difficult time An investigation is underway by officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) and anyone with information is asked to get in touch Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. The sudden death of a man on a quiet street in a Staffordshire village on Christmas morning has left residents shocked On Boxing Day morning a house was cordoned off on Elm Road in Norton Canes and police remained on the scene the day after a man in his 30s was found in cardiac arrest at the house at 3.25am on Christmas Day Despite the best efforts of emergency services staff, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 33-year-old woman from Cannock was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder In the cold and misty early morning of Boxing Day police tape could be seen across the front of a house in Elm Road with two police cars sitting in the street outside and several others coming and going through the morning there was a feeling of shock at what had happened and at the loss of a man's life One resident said she didn't know the man who had died but had seen him in passing because it's not something you expect to happen on your own doorstep but I would see him in passing and we'd say hello and he and his family seemed like fairly normal and nice people "It's not a tight community around here and a lot of people keep themselves to themselves but there is a feeling of shock from the people I've spoken to." said she remembered the man through her own children She said: "I've been here for six years and I've always found them to be a very quiet family who keep themselves to themselves although I do know that the parents are regulars in one of the pubs around here "I just can't believe what has happened as it's just a shock and he seemed like a nice lad and had been around my own kids in the past as well." She said: "I know that the parents are on holiday at the moment and I'm sure they're trying to get back as quick as they can "You couldn't think of anything worse to have on Christmas Day and I'm just shocked at what has happened "It's very unsettling having police cars here as it is an area where nothing like this ever happens and it's just really awful." said he'd been getting more and more information about the incident through the day He said: "I didn't hear what happened and the first I knew of it was waking up yesterday morning and seeing a bunch of police cars outside which I thought was because of the house being burgled due to the couple being away "It was only during the day that I saw CID and forensic vans that I began to realise it was something much worse and I found out what had happened on one of the local Facebook groups "I'm just shocked and very saddened about it as it's right on your doorstep but it's kind of the way of the world right now." A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "A woman has been arrested after we launched an investigation into the death of a man at a house in Norton Canes "We were called to a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest on Elm Road Norton Canes at around 3.25am this morning (December 25) "The man’s next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially-trained officers "A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody "A scene remains at the address whilst the investigation continues and is expected to remain for a number of days a postmortem is scheduled to take place on Boxing Day morning "Local residents will see an increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area as they provide reassurance and help to gather evidence "If anyone witnessed any suspicious behaviour or has any knowledge about the incident, you can contact us using our Major Incident Public Portal - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L22-PO1 A red deer had to be rescued in Norton Canes after its antlers became entangled in electric fencing and barbed wire The RSCPA received a call to its helpline on January 27 from a member of the public who spotted the large stag with his head stuck in a fence in a field off Washbrook Lane in Norton Canes near Cannock The red deer - the largest species of deer in the UK - was sedated as officers from the animal welfare charity helped to set him free attended the site along with animal rescue officer Ms Taylor said: "This poor stag was well and truly stuck with his antlers completely entangled in electric fencing and barbed wire "My fellow officers worked with a local vet who sedated the deer - they were then able to cut the wiring and fencing free of the deer’s antlers." The deer was able to walk away unharmed after the incident which Ms Taylor said was a "brilliant sight" She added: "Deer are particularly susceptible to stress and therefore in many cases they do not survive for very long after being trapped due to stress-induced muscle breakdown meaning that in many cases it’s kinder and the best option for animal welfare to put them to sleep to prevent the risk of a painful death hours later that we were able to release the deer back to the wild It’s always the best part of the job to see such a beautiful powerful animal finally free and released back into the wild.” People who see a deer in need of help should contact the RSPCA’s helpline on 0300 1234 999 Police say postmortem being carried out to determine cause of death of man A woman is being questioned by police after she was arrested on suspicion of murdering a man on Christmas Day in a Staffordshire village Staffordshire police said a postmortem was being carried out on Boxing Day to determine the cause of death of the man who was thought to have died at a property in Norton Canes was arrested on suspicion of murdering the man who was found in cardiac arrest at about 3.25am Despite the efforts of emergency services at the scene The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers A crime scene has been established at the address and the police tape will remain in place for a number of days while the investigation continues An increased police presence is also expected in the area to provide reassurance to residents A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after an incident which saw three parked cars hit in the middle of the night Officers from Staffordshire Police were called to Burntwood Road in Norton Canes at around midnight on Tuesday after reports of a man running from the scene of a collision They arrived to find a white Fiat Doblo van had been involved in a collision with the parked cars a grey Mini Countryman and a black Land Rover Discovery A man was subsequently stopped by officers on Walsall Road with the 36-year-old man from Cannock arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink and remaining in custody while inquiries continue A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a collision involving three parked cars earlier today (Tuesday 31 December) "We were called shortly after midnight to Burntwood Road in Norton Canes following reports of a man running from the scene of a collision "A white Fiat Doblo van had been involved in a collision with the parked cars which included a silver Kia Rio "A man was detained by officers on Walsall Road a short time later was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink "He remains in police custody while inquiries continue "All vehicles were recovered and the road was cleared by 2.40am "Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant dashcam footage should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 4 of 31 December A father who was attacked and killed in his family home on Christmas day has been named locally as Louis Price who was named locally by a resident of the area was the victim of a suspected murder at the house where he lived with his parents in Elm Road Emergency services personnel attended the address after receiving reports of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest at the Elm Road address paramedic teams found Mr Price seriously injured and despite the best efforts of medical teams Staffordshire Police confirmed that one person with the woman being questioned in police custody as of yesterday night were given the tragic news whilst on a family vacation and have since returned to the UK talked about their 'tight-knit community' and the shock of the tragic events The resident said: "We're all a bit shocked said she remembered the father-of-one through her own children Tributes of flowers have been left at the scene of the tragic incident left by residents of the shocked community A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest on Elm Road he died shortly afterwards and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Boxing Day remains in custody and is being questioned by police on suspicion of murder." By 2024-11-11T10:19:00+00:00 Roadchef has been awarded two-star accreditation in the latest Best Companies to Work For list was nominated for the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For award Best Companies in the Hospitality and Leisure Sector Roadchef was recognised as the best place to work in Scotland and was regionally recognised in the East Midlands Wales and West Midlands for the Best Companies recognition Roadchef won the Wellbeing Award and was nominated for Best Improver This accolade sees Roadchef ranked as the fourth best large company in the UK and fifth-best in the hospitality and leisure sector Roadchef has improved its BCI (Best Companies Index) score from Best Companies by 25.1 points Watford Gap and Strensham all achieving three-star accreditation Roadchef has implemented new support packages to improve and enhance employee engagement and well-being interest-free hardship loans supporting those in need and breakfast clubs for all employees The number of Mental Health First Aiders has also been increased and flexible shifts to help part-time workers and parents have been introduced Employees are also involved in improving business processes through project teams and a new DEI forum which promotes inclusion a career pathway tool supports employee growth while the launch of a new leadership development programme enables managers to grow their personal skills and improve their leadership contribution Roadchef says it has seen tangible results from these initiatives Staff turnover rates were reduced by 20% year-on-year Employee turnover was reduced by over 10% within the first 90 days of employment the business has improved stability in the workforce with over 41% of its employees having worked for the business for over two years comments: “This latest recognition of our efforts marks a culmination of efforts that have been several years in the making Since partnering with Best Companies in 2020 we’ve consistently improved employee engagement which is a testament to the work done throughout the business We fundamentally believe that putting people at the heart of the business is key to our long-term success We’re seeing tangible benefits with our staff turnover rate improving despite challenges across the industry.” adds: “We’ve focused on creating a culture where our employees enjoy coming to work building a workplace where people feel fulfilled and have career opportunities is vital We’re thrilled with this accreditation and remain dedicated to making Roadchef one of the best places to work in the UK.” Register now Staffordshire Police are questioning a woman who was arrested on suspicion of Louis Price’s murder on December 25 Tributes have been paid to a fisherman and Aston Villa supporter who died on Christmas Day in Staffordshire The father-of-six was named by police on Friday as 31-year-old Louis Price Officers were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest on Elm Road he died a short time later and has since been identified as Mr Price His family described him as a “well-known member of the community” who “always had a smile on his face” The cause of his death has not yet been revealed Staffordshire Police has been granted more time to question a woman who was arrested on suspicion of Mr Price’s murder on December 25 The force confirmed that a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following recent contact Mr Price’s family said: “Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends “As a family, we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him, he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him. Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family, to lose Louis at this time is even harder. “Louis leaves behind his mom, dad, brother and sister, along with his six children. He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly. Louis had a big heart, he loved those closest to him. “As a family, we would like to ask people to respect our privacy during this difficult time and we ask that people don’t speculate about what has happened.” govt and politics"},{"score":0.739503,"label":"/travel/traveling with kids"},{"score":0.656131,"label":"/family and parenting/children"},{"score":0.607864,"label":"/society/dating"},{"score":0.590237,"label":"/society/senior living"},{"score":0.582548,"label":"/art and entertainment/shows and events"},{"score":0.580007,"label":"/family and parenting/parenting teens"},{"score":0.547101,"label":"/law Tish Wilson and Jake Sambrook (all volunteers) Two Community Managed Libraries (CML) in Staffordshire have scooped national awards Both Norton Canes Library and Rising Brook Library have been recognised in The National Community Managed Library Network Annual Awards 2024 Norton Canes CML picked up the Community Hub award for their work in delivering a diverse range of services to their local community beyond the traditional library offer They were particularly highlighted for their Rhythm Time project and their Health and Wellbeing Garden Rising Brook CML in Stafford were also given an award for the work of their volunteers who through community engagement have significantly improved the overall performance and use of the Library Both libraries are managed by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust who manage nine of the county’s libraries Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture at Staffordshire County Council said: “This is a wonderful achievement and I’d like to pass on my congratulations to the staff and volunteers at both libraries “Our 27 Community Managed Libraries play a vital role within local communities and it’s this partnership working that makes it such a success story.  We continue to invest in our libraries to make sure we provide the best service possible “Libraries continue to evolve and innovate explore new technologies and staff and volunteers work incredibly hard right across the county delivering a huge range of services.  Once again it’s great to see this work being recognised nationally.” Care Integration and Partnerships Director from Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are thrilled that these two libraries have been recognised nationally for their excellent work at the heart of our communities “This success is a joint effort with our county council Partners but most importantly with the volunteers who make the libraries come alive and support them on a day-to-day basis “Well done to all involved and we look forward to all our community managed libraries continuing to thrive and serve our communities in the best way we can." Staff and volunteers will attend a special awards ceremony on Wednesday 9 October at Badbury Park Community Managed Library in Swindon.  To find out more about your local library please visit our libraries webpage. has been charged over the death of fisherman and Aston Villa supporter Louis Price A woman has appeared in court accused of murdering a father-of-six on Christmas Day Kirsty Carless, 33, has been charged over the death of fisherman and Aston Villa supporter Louis Price in Norton Canes, Staffordshire. spoke only to confirm she could hear proceedings when she appeared via video link from HMP Foston Hall on Tuesday for a brief preliminary hearing at Birmingham Crown Court judge Michael Chambers KC said Carless must appear in person at Stafford Crown Court at the end of January to enter a plea to murder of Haling Way in Cannock: “Your case is being adjourned and the next hearing will be a plea and trial preparation at Stafford on 31 January Staffordshire Police were called to a report of a man in cardiac arrest on Elm Road His family described Mr Price as a well-known member of the community who “always had a smile on his face” In a tribute, Mr Price’s family said: “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa “As a family, we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him, he leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him.” Police previously confirmed that a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). A provisional date for a trial, which is estimated to last two to three weeks, was set for 2 June at Stafford Crown Court in front of resident judge Kristina Montgomery KC. By 2025-04-14T13:13:00 The Co-op’s newly rebranded wholesale arm has today announced a new multi-year contract with motorway service area operator Roadchef The new partnership will bring Co-op’s offering to eight stores across the Roadchef network as well as a rollout of an extensive range of the c-store specialist’s own-brand products across motorway services across the UK Already have an account? Sign in here A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 30s died at a house in Norton Canes on Christmas Day Police were called at around 3.25am on Wednesday (December 25) to a property at Elm Road after a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest Staffordshire Police said his next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially-trained officers The woman who was arrested is from Cannock and remains in police custody An investigation is continuing and an increased police presence is expected for a number of days A postmortem examination was due to take place on Thursday morning If anyone witnessed any suspicious behaviour or has any knowledge about the incident, they can contact police using the Major Incident Public Portal - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L22-PO1 Digital Court EditorPublished: Invalid Date A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of murdering her lover in a Christmas Day horror attack just weeks after he welcomed his sixth child died at his home in the Staffordshire town of Norton Canes in the early hours of Wednesday Kirsty Carless - also called Kirsty Cribb - appeared at Birmingham Crown Court today charged with murder The 33-year-old spoke only to confirm she could hear the proceedings Carless was remanded into custody to next appear at Stafford Crown Court on January 31 for a plea hearing A provisional trial set to last between two to three weeks was scheduled for June 2 Locals heard a woman screaming "no, no, no" and crying loudly in the early hours. Louis' on-off lover Carless was arrested at the property before being charged over the weekend. His parents, who lived with the dad-of-six, had been on holiday in the Maldives when they were told about the tragedy. "Louis had a baby daughter who he loved to bits." The Aston Villa fan's devastated family paid tribute to the "devoted fisherman" who was "well-loved" in the community They added: "As a family we are devastated at losing Louis "He leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him "Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family "He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly Staffordshire Police has referred itself to the IOPC watchdog "due to recent police contact" The force previously confirmed they were called to the home following reports of a man suffering a cardiac arrest A post mortem has taken place but a cause of death has not been revealed Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Father-of-six Louis Price was found in cardiac arrest in Norton Canes A woman has been charged with the murder of a father-of-six on Christmas Day Kirsty Carless, 33, has been charged over the death of fisherman and Aston Villa supporter Louis Price in Norton Canes, Staffordshire Police said Police previously confirmed that a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) “He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. Louis was a devoted fisherman, he had a passion for fishing and regularly went away on trips with friends and family. He loved football, he played for a team and was a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa Ms Carless is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday. Anyone with information that may help inquiries has been asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in the early hours of Christmas Day in Norton Canes was pronounced dead following an incident at a property on Elm Road in the village A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers Police were called to Elm Road at around 3.25am on Christmas Day following reports of a man in cardiac arrest the man was pronounced dead shortly afterwards A crime scene has been established at the address and is expected to remain in place for several days as investigations continue A post-mortem examination was scheduled to take place on Boxing Day morning to help establish the cause of death Local residents will see an increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "A scene remains at the address whilst the investigation continues and is expected to remain for a number of days." Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward Witnesses can contact the police through their Major Incident Public Portal or call 101 Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111 Officers are providing reassurance in the area whilst gathering evidence with residents likely to notice increased police presence A 33-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after man in his 30s was found dead at a home on Christmas Day Police were called around 3.25am today to Elm Road in Norton Canes, Staffordshire A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder The investigation is expected to remain for a number of days. Staffordshire Police say local residents will see an increased presence of neighbourhood officers in the area. The force have urged anyone with information to come forward. If anyone witnessed any suspicious behaviour or has any knowledge about the incident, you can contact the police using their Major Incident Public Portal here police urged anyone to contact Crimestoppers Contact us at 020 7782 4100 or email ethan.singh@news.co.uk Staffordshire Police have issued a plea to motorists to drive safely after multiple reports of dangerous driving on the same road a man lost his life Police have urged motorists to 'keep themselves and others safe' around Norton Road Heath Hayes after reports of dangerous driving Officers say they have seen frequent gatherings of friends of Joshua Bradley, from Norton Canes between 5pm and 8pm at the entrance of the crematorium The 21-year-old died after a collision on that road on April 6 A small number of drivers in these gatherings have been reported to police for driving dangerously and causing concern amongst local residents Cannock local policing team Inspector Lee Walker, said: “We’re urging people to make sure they keep themselves and others safe on our roads following a number of concerns reported to local officers recently. “We know that the vast majority of those meeting up to pay their respects to Joshua are doing so responsibly and safely, but we want to be clear that dangerous driving will not be tolerated and will be met with police action. “Officers are continuing to support Josh’s family as much as possible during this tragic time.” Josh’s family said: “We are supportive of the efforts to keep everyone safe and that the local community is respected at this difficult time.   “We would also appreciate our privacy being respected as this time.” South Staffs Water reported a burst main on Stafford Road on Monday 4 November, which it says is affecting water supplies in Norton Canes, Great Wyrley, Bloxwich and Cannock South Staffs Water said: "There has been a burst main on Stafford Road which is causing low pressure and interrupting water supply for customers located in WS3 "We have received reports of localised flooding and understand that properties will have their supply impacted in Norton Canes, Great Wyrley, Bloxwich and Cannock. West Midlands Fire Service are on the scene and assisting us with the response "Our teams are on site working to repair the burst and aim to restore all supplies as quickly as possible "We're sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience Watch this website and follow our social channels for updates." South Staffs Water have set up a water collection point at the McArthur Glen outlet in Cannock (Car Park E) to help customers without water This point will serve people in Norton Canes Bloxwich and Cannock who are without water teams are continuing to carry out repairs on a water main which burst in Wednesbury at the weekend West Midlands Fire Service sent several fire crews at the scene on Saturday 2 November including Tech Rescue vehicles and a High Volume Pump on Leabrook Road North The road was completely flooded and people were advised to avoid the area South Staffs Water has said: "We are still responding to a burst main on Leabrook Road "The burst main has been isolated and the next step is to fix the problem. Our team are working with West Midlands Police and West Midlands Fire Service in a multi-agency incident response." The A41 Black Country New Road was closed in both directions from A461 (Navigation Roundabout South Staffs Water says it continues to work to resolve the issue and has apologised for any inconvenience caused The water company says the burst main has now been isolated and the next step is fixing the problem A separate main which burst in Dick Sheppard Avenue in Tipton at the weekend has been repaired South Staffs Water said: "We have repaired the burst and are working directly with a small number of customers who have reported that their supply has not yet returned to normal "We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for bearing with us." A man has been arrested after a vehicle attempted to drive down the M6 Toll in Staffordshire the wrong way Cannock Police said a male had been arrested following reports that a vehicle was attempting to join the M6 Toll in Norton Canes last night (Monday), but was going the wrong way towards oncoming traffic Thankfully officers from the Staffordshire Road Crime Team located the vehicle before anyone was hurt and further checks revealed the driver had no licence and no insurance The male driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said last night: "Tonight a male has been arrested following reports that a vehicle was attempting to join the M6 Toll in Norton Canes but was going the wrong way towards oncoming traffic "Thankfully officers from the Staffordshire Road Crime Team located the vehicle before anyone was hurt "Checks revealed the driver had no licence and no insurance Incident 0551 of the 13th of January refers." Published: Invalid Date A DAD killed in his own home in a horror attack in the early hours of Christmas Day has been named and pictured for the first time - with a woman arrested Father-of-one, Louis Price, was attacked and killed in his home in Staffordshire at 3.35am on December 25 Staffordshire Police arrived at Elm Road in Norton Canes but Louis died at the scene following a cardiac arrest A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody Louis lived with his parents in the quiet village of Norton Canes He has a baby daughter with "on-off" partner A shocked neighbour told the Daily Mail: "His poor parents were away on holiday when it happened, they usually go away to the Maldives for Christmas and that may have been where they were. "They will be absolutely devastated and my heart goes out to them. "I cannot imagine anything worse than being overseas on holiday and finding out your child has been murdered in the family home, and on Christmas Day." Another local resident said that they had "heard something" that "sounded serious" early that morning and was shocked to see emergency services when they checked outside Cops were called to a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest on Elm Road Heartfelt tributes have flooded in for the Dad with many taking to social media to express their condolences One wrote: "R.I.P Louis taken too soon." Another posted on Facebook: "Rest easy Louis thoughts and love going to all your family." added: "Rip Louis taken way too young Staffordshire Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially-trained officers It read: "A woman has been arrested after we launched an investigation into the death of a man at a house in Norton Canes "A 33-year-old woman from Cannock has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody "A scene remains at the address whilst the investigation continues and is expected to remain for a number of days." The investigation is expected to remain for a number of days Investigators are appealing for information and asking the public to contact them via 101 or the Major Incident Public Portal if they may be able to help A WOMAN has been charged with murder after a dad-of-six was killed at home on Christmas Day Louis Price, 31, died at his home in the Staffordshire town of Norton Canes in the early hours of Wednesday morning Kirsty Carless, 33, has today been charged with the dad-of-six's murder Cops had scrambled to reports of a man suffering cardiac arrest at the home at around 3.25am on Christmas morning Louis died at the scene a short time later Carless was arrested at the scene and is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre later today In a tribute, Louis' family said: "Louis was well-loved by his family and closest friends. "He was a well-known member of the community, always had a smile on his face and brought a positive energy to anywhere he went. "He always had time for anyone and would help anyone he could. "As a family we are devastated at losing Louis Life will never be the same without him." The family added: "He leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him we would like to ask people to respect our privacy during this difficult time "We ask that people don’t speculate about what has happened." Another burst water main in the Black Country Families have been left without water in Bloxwich due to the burst water main and there are reports of localised flooding around Cannock too A South Staffordshire Water spokesman said: "There has been a burst main on Stafford Road "We have received reports of localised flooding and understand that properties will have their supply impacted in Norton Canes West Midlands Fire Service are on the scene and assisting us with the response." The spokesman added: "Our teams are on site working to repair the burst "We're sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience Watch this website and follow our social channels for updates." South Staffordshire Water have been forced to open a water distribution point at McArthur Glenn in Cannock this morning The company posted on social media: "We have set up a water distribution point at the McArthur Glen outlet in Cannock (Car Park E) for customers without water in Norton Canes Bloxwich and Cannock due to the burst main on Stafford Road in Bloxwich "This is open now and customers can come and collect bottled water throughout the day. Our phone lines are very busy so unless you are a customer on our priority services register (PSR), please keep an eye on our website and social channels for further updates "Water drops will be carried out throughout the day for our PSR customers in these affected areas Our teams are on-site continuing to work on repairing the main We will provide further updates when we are able to." Today's problems comes after two South Staffordshire Water mains burst in Wednesbury and Tipton on Saturday causing flooding 700 hundred houses without power and thousands without water South Staffordshire Water issued an update about the Bloxwich burst water main at midday They said: "Our team are on site digging to expose the underground burst main so we can begin the repair We expect customers’ water supply to start to be restored towards the end of the evening "If you live in a postcode starting with WS3, WS6 and WS11, and have no water, a water collection point has been set up at the McArthur Glen outlet in Cannock (Car Park E). This is open all day. Water drops are being carried out throughout the day for our medically dependent PSR customers in these affected areas "We're sorry for any inconvenience this is causing If you are travelling around Stafford Road please be aware a diversion has been set up from Lichfield Road through to Walsall Road Walsall Council announced the Bonfire Night fireworks event tomorrow has been cancelled Landywood Primary School in Great Wyrley has been forced to close its doors due to the water problems Headmaster Andrew Clewer said: "As I am sure you will be aware which is affecting everyone’s water pressure in our area currently school has no running water at all "The biggest concern is toilets - as after an hour of being open and them being unable to flush staffs and children’s health and hygiene would be below acceptable standards I have been unable to get a timeframe from South Staffs which makes the decision even harder "Given this has all happened at 5am this morning and after 2 and a half hours we still have no water Without running water we can’t prepare cooked meals in the kitchen "I am afraid we have no choice other than to close this morning The health and safety of everyone must be our number one priority and no working toilets or sinks causes major problems as I am sure you appreciate We will monitor the situation and send a Weduc update when the water returns Hopefully we can open after lunch.I am so sorry for the difficulties this decision causes so would appreciate it if you could share this message with the school community."