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Staffordshire Police have charged a man with two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine
supplying cocaine and enquiring/using/possessing criminal property
Benjamin Middleton, 33, from Uttoxeter, was charged after a mobile phone, cocaine and mobile were seized from a vehicle in Rugeley at around 8.10pm on Wednesday
with officers finding a total of nearly £60,000 worth of cocaine and around £11,000 in cash
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Benjamin Middleton
has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine
supplying cocaine and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property
"A total of nearly £60,000 worth of cocaine and around £11,000 in cash was found."
Middleton is due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Friday (April 4)
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a four-bedroom facility that serves as a veteran care centre
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said: "Our mission at Help A Squaddie is simple - to ensure no veteran is left behind
we've gone from supporting a handful of veterans to over 300 people using the service each year."
The Russell Aston Home for Veterans was opened in 2023 and was named after Russell Aston
who was tragically killed in Iraq on 24 June 2003
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making the Home a special place for the community
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which we have been looking to do for quite some time."
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so this funding will be critical in enabling us to continue providing care for those in need."
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Planning permission has been granted for Staffordshire’s first all-through school (from Nursery to Post-16) on the former Rugeley Power Station site in Rugeley
The brand-new school is planned to open in two phases starting with the secondary phase
with 150 places (5 Form Entry) for Year 7 students starting in September 2025.
The primary phase will be a year later
with Nursery and Reception admissions in September 2026
When full the school will accommodate up to 420 primary and 750 secondary school pupils
as well as a 52 place nursery and 200 place sixth form
Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Education (and SEND) Councillor Jonathan Price said:
“This is the next important step forward in the development of this school
which will address pressures on secondary school places locally and add much needed capacity in the area.”
an established academy trust with over 10 years’ experience in serving a number of successful primary and secondary schools across Staffordshire and Derbyshire
Chief Executive Officer for John Taylor MAT said:
“This is good news for parents in the town and across the surrounding areas
We look forward to seeing the construction of this amazing new school progress over the forthcoming months and working to create a fantastic school that will be an integral part of the John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust.”
For more information about Rugeley John Taylor School, please visit the school’s website.
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The Environment Agency led a training exercise at Rugeley flood storage area in Staffordshire this weekend
to rehearse emergency plans in the event of a major incident at the dam
It saw a large crane lifting two mobile pumps onto the reservoir in Hagley playing fields which
would be used to lower the water level quickly and prevent an uncontrolled release of water
Although no water was removed during the exercise
the pumps were set up to practice the Environment Agency’s response and identify improvements to its procedures
Learnings from the exercise will be shared across the Environment Agency to improve other reservoir flood plans
Drones were also used to film the exercise
which will be used to support future training
Environment Agency Manager for Staffordshire Roy Stokes said:
“The exercise was a very worthwhile day and demonstrated that we have robust plans in place to safely reduce water levels in the reservoir
if ever there was a risk to the asset or the embankment
We’d like to stress that the likelihood of this happening is very low but it’s important that we are prepared for all eventualities
We’d like to thank local residents for their understanding while the area was temporarily closed for this essential exercise.”
Rugeley has historically been at risk from flooding from the Rising Brook
In 2017 the £5.2 million Rugeley flood defence scheme was completed to reduce the risk of flooding to more than 114 residential properties and 159 commercial properties
The scheme involved construction of a 350m long embankment dam
This embankment has created a flood storage area which stores water from the Rising Brook during times of heavy rainfall and then slowly releases it back into the watercourse when levels no longer pose a flood risk
Food and Rural Affairs issued guidance which stated that for all large-raised reservoirs
their emergency plans should be tested and exercised to ensure they are fit for purpose and to train staff in their use
The Environment Agency and Defra are delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform (RSR) Programme in response to the recommendations set out in the Independent Reservoir Safety Review Report
The flood storage area is also formally inspected by a panel engineer annually and checked regularly throughout the year by the Environment Agency
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Firefighters have attended a house fire in Rugeley which started accidentally
We were called at 2.50pm on Friday (10 January) to reports of smoke coming from a property on Fairmount Way
A total of five crews attended the scene and found a fire on the first floor of the house
Firefighters used four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to put out the fire
Crews also checked adjoining houses for damage
believed to be a result of a faulty electrical item
We are reminding people to ensure their home appliances are in safe working order
⦁ Use the right power supply for any appliance and do not overload plug sockets
⦁ Only purchase and use appliances that are suitably accredited with a British or European safety mark
⦁ Never leave appliances running while you are asleep or out
⦁ Regularly check your smoke detector is in good working order
⦁ Plan an escape route with your family so you know how to exit your property if you do encounter a fire in the home
For more safety information, visit: https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-at-home/
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Two men have been jailed for dealing cocaine in Rugeley
were both stopped by officers on November 25 last year after they were seen acting suspiciously in a car park
was found to have £1,140 in cash and a number of mobile phones
Spata, aged 32, meanwhile had 11 deals of cocaine, a phone and £448 in cash, Staffordshire Police said
Officers then searched a hotel room where Jonuzi had been staying and discovered a burner phone
Both men were charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A
They were each sentenced to three-years-and-three-months in prison at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday (April 22)
A man has been charged with drug supply offences after police found cocaine during a proactive stop in Rugeley
has been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine
being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis and using a motor vehicle without third party insurance
It comes after officers from Staffordshire Police's major and organised crime proactive teams stopped a man in the driver’s seat of a car in Rugeley yesterday afternoon (Thursday
Two phones and cocaine were found after a search and the car was seized
Mehalla was due to appear at Newcastle-under-Lyme Magistrates Court today (Friday)
A man has been arrested following an assault in a park in Rugeley
Police were called to Elmore Park near the town centre at around 10am yesterday (Sunday 6 April) following reports that a man had been attacked
A 49-year-old man, from Rugeley
was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent
He has been released on conditional police bail whilst police enquiries continue
Anyone with any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time is asked to contact Staffordshire Police by calling 101
Two women have been sentenced for their roles in supplying Class A and B drugs across Staffordshire
Stacey Culvin and Sharnie Price, from Rugeley
were searched by officers on November 19 last year
The estimated street value of the drugs seized was around £7,500
The pair were arrested and charged with drug offences
They admitted the offences in court on January 2 and were sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday April 16
Culvin was sentenced to 24 months in prison
after she admitted concerned in supply of cocaine
cannabis and possession and possession of criminal property
Price was sentenced to 13 months in prison
after she admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine and possession of cannabis
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers from our dedicated major and organised crime teams in Staffordshire are working hard every day to tackle the gangs responsible for high harm offences in our communities
"Since our crackdown on organised crime was launched in May 2023
we have arrested more than 1,000 people suspected of drug and weapon offences
"If you’re worried about drug dealing or gang activity in your area
call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website
Two people have been charged with Class A drug supply offences after cops found cocaine
Daniel Milburn, 40, of Rugeley, and Tracy Young, 47, of Rugeley, have both been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine
It comes after officers searched an address at 8.45am on Thursday
They both appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Friday (April 4) and have been remanded ahead of their next appearance due at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on May 2
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We’re taking the fight to serious and organised crime groups across Staffordshire as part of our crackdown on high-harm offences
A person has died on the rail line near Rugeley Trent Valley station
Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks in Rugeley just after 6.30am on Thursday (March 20)
a British Transport Police spokeswoman said
The force has confirmed the incident is under investigation
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed crews were called to an incident on the tracks near to Station Road in Rugeley at around 7.20am
The spokeswoman said: "One ambulance and two paramedic officers attended the scene
it was clear that nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.”
All rail lines were closed as a result of the incident but have since reopened
Rail passengers including those travelling between Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley have however been warned services could still be cancelled
National Rail said disruption is expected until 4.30pm
Avanti West Coast customers have been advised they can use their tickets at no extra cost on London Northwestern Railway or West Midlands Railway services on any reasonable route and Chiltern Railways services between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone
London Northwestern Railway passengers can travel on Avanti West Coast services between Crewe and London Euston or on Cross Country services between Birmingham New Street and Tamworth or Nuneaton
Police are investigating after a man was involved in a crash in Rugeley and then verbally abused 12 days later
The victim was in a collision along Wheelhouse Road at around 6pm on February 19. The suspect was driving a silver Vauxhall Insignia, Staffordshire Police said
No one was reported hurt in the crash but a passenger in the victim's car was said by police to be left shaken
On March 3, the victim was out shopping with family on Power Station Road, Rugeley
at about 4.30pm when he recognised the suspect
Staffordshire Police said the suspect then "racially abused" the victim before driving off in the Insignia "at speed"
A force spokesperson added: "Officers began an investigation and are issuing an appeal now in order to gather more evidence
"We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed either incident
"Anyone with information or footage should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 21250036293
A man has been charged with drug supply offences after officers found cocaine stuffed inside a sock
Dhionisis Gjoka, 26, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, after being stopped on Horse Fair, Rugeley
Dionisis was also charged with possessing criminal property and being concerned about the supply of cocaine
The arrest comes after officers stopped a man who was sitting in the car on the road
The 26-year-old is due to appear at Newcastle-under-Lyme on March 20
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Dhionisis Gjoka
has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – cocaine
possessing criminal property and being concerned in the supply of cocaine
"It comes after officers stopped a man at Horse Fair yesterday (19 March) while he was sat in the car
Work to build a roundabout allowing access to Staffordshire’s first ever all-through school has begun
Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews will be installing a new 3-arm roundabout on the A51 into the site of the former Rugeley Power Station
which is being transformed into a new development area
Part of this development will include the county’s first all-through school
which will grow to serve both primary and secondary pupils
The multi-million pound works will see a roundabout installed northwest of the existing roundabout
the existing paths and cycleways will be extended
and a signalised toucan crossing will be installed on the A51
New drainage and street lighting will also be installed as part of the scheme
The land is owned by Rugeley Power Limited
The new school is currently being built by the Department for Education
and will be operated by the John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust
Highways works started today despite the inclement weather
and will take around 10 months to complete
For the safety of crews and due to the extensive nature of the works
from the roundabout at the junction of Wheelhouse Road to the roundabout at the junction of Power Station Road
Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways Mark Deaville said:
“These works are incredibly important to service the new development
and to ensure there is suitable access to the new school when it opens
Because of the extensive nature of these works
the only way we can ensure the safety of our crews is to reduce a small section of the A51 to one-way
and ensure that we can complete these works within 10 months
“We know they will cause some disruption
and I want to thank everyone for their patience while these essential works are carried out.”
Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Education Jonathan Price said:
“This school is essential to ensure there is sufficient primary and secondary provision for pupils in the local area
we also need to ensure that there is the correct infrastructure in place to service the school and the coming developments on the site
I’m pleased to see the school taking shape on site
and these infrastructure works will be an important step in its development."
Diversions will be clearly signed. For more information on the works, please visit the Staffordshire County Council website.
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Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Rugeley last seen earlier this week
was last spotted at around 9.18am on Monday (January 20)
Staffordshire Police has issued a picture of the missing man and urged anyone who can help find him to get in touch
People with information on his whereabouts should contact the force via Live Chat on its website or by calling 101 and quoting incident 222 of January 23
A grieving widow is appealing for the memories of anyone who worked at Rugeley B Power Station during the 1960s and 1970s
Michael died from mesothelioma in June 2022
The disease is a terminal form lung cancer caused by breathing in asbestos dust and fibres
Michael was a former electrical engineer and was exposed to the deadly material more than half a century ago whilst working at Rugeley B Power Station
The National Asbestos Helpline and Alderstone Solicitors are helping Doris to make an industrial disease compensation claim to secure justice for Michael and to provide for Doris’ future care
Doris needs the help of anyone who can remember working at Rugeley B Power Station with or alongside the electrical engineers and knows of the presence of asbestos
was an electrical engineer with F H Weeler
and was contracted to work at the Rugeley B Power Station
He worked in and around the asbestos lagged pipework that would have spanned the power station
Asbestos was widely used across Britain’s energy infrastructure from the 1940s and into the 1980s for its insulation and heat proof properties
as part of Michael’s working day he would have disturbed the asbestos pipework and worked alongside colleagues removing and maintaining the lagging
which would have released the material’s deadly fibres and dust into the air
Mesothelioma is caused when asbestos fibres are inhaled and get lodged in the lungs
The fibres enter the pleural lining of the lung and chest wall where they injure the cells of the pleura
says: "Mesothelioma is a cruel and aggressive lung cancer
To watch your loved-one deteriorate so quickly and be in constant pain is heart-breaking
The cancer is devastating a generation of working people who go on to face this terrible illness
More needs to be done to help people like Michael and Doris who are impacted by mesothelioma."
an expert asbestos solicitor with Alderstone Solicitors
says: “For Doris to lose her husband to this cruel cancer is unjust
Mesothelioma can take up to 50 years to develop and after such a long time it can be difficult to gain the evidence needed to prove where and when exposure to asbestos dust occurred
and Rugeley B Power Station workers to contact us
Can you remember working alongside Michael or other electrical engineers and the power station’s lagged pipes
Or are you aware of anyone who worked at F H Weeler
or Rugeley B Power Station and who developed breathing problems
Can you talk about the presence of asbestos at the power station in the 1960s and 1970s
Doris met Michael in Stoke-on-Trent in 1974 and they were married the following year
Michael had already moved on from F H Weeler and Wheeler Crittal Berry Ltd
which makes is even harder for Doris to find out what happened to Michael in the Rugeley B Power Station
Anyone who has information about expose to asbestos while working for F H Weeler
or Rugeley B Power Station please get in touch with Helen Bradley at Alderstone Solicitors on 0161 238 5637
Katharine House Hospice is opening its 15th charity shop at 10am on Tuesday
which covers a space of around 9,000 sq ft just off Bees Street
will sell everything from electrical items and furniture to clothing and accessories
Katharine House Hospice’s retail general manager
said: “The team is working hard to ensure this shop is up and running as soon as possible
It will generate much-needed revenue to help us provide free expert care to families living with incurable illnesses.”
Katharine House Hospice celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and has helped over 30,000 patients and their loved ones from Stafford and surrounding areas
the charity’s shops contributed £1.6 million to fund its palliative care and support services
“Our shops are essential to help fund our care
and having a large presence in Rugeley is really important to us
The people of Rugeley can access our care services at home and our hospice
so it’s great for them to access one of our stores locally as well.” Simon continued
re-joins the Katharine House Hospice retail team
having worked for the charity for seven years previously
George was a store manager at two of the charity’s largest stores
as well as being Retail Area Manager for four years
George said: “I’m delighted to be back at Katharine House Hospice and look forward to working alongside a brand new team to help the hospice make much-needed funds
The shop is already accepting donations and will open for sales at 10 am on 15 April
The opening day will also feature live entertainment from local musician
The charity is seeking volunteers to help out in the store
Simon said: “Volunteers play a vital role throughout our charity
and they all seem to really enjoy giving something back
We take people of all ages from all walks of life and provide full training
People can work whatever hours and days suit them
it is about gaining confidence or skills to help them get back into paid work; for others
it’s about getting out of the house and socialising and feeling useful.”
Anyone interested in volunteering at the new shop should visit khhospice.org.uk/volunteer/ or call 01785 254645
A Rugeley apprentice has helped Amazon announce that it is creating more than 1,000 new apprenticeships in the UK in 2025
recognised as one of the UK's top apprenticeship schemes by the Government’s Department for Education
will offer a wide range of opportunities across the country in Amazon businesses including Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Rafael Marques from Rugeley is currently taking part in the programme and is sharing his story to encourage others to consider an apprenticeship
Rafael lives in Rugeley and is a workplace health and safety technician at the Amazon delivery station in Stoke
Rafael has worked at Amazon for four years and since 2022
he’s been on the Amazon Apprenticeship programme as part of a Safety
who will complete his apprenticeship later this year
joined Amazon in 2021 after a 10-year career in the aviation industry
he applied for a temporary position at Amazon and quickly began rising through the ranks
“I needed a second job to support my income during COVID-19 and saw a temporary role at Amazon,” he said
“I thought it would be a good role to tide me over for a while
but then I started to notice the different opportunities available at Amazon and one of those opportunities was the Amazon Apprenticeship programme,” he said
Rafael explains how his former career helped shape his new one when he decided to apply for an apprenticeship
“Working in aviation involves a lot of safety training and awareness,” he said
a lot of the courses chimed with what I’d learned before
but I wanted to develop my skills and grow my career
and the apprenticeship offered me the chance to do that in an area that I was familiar with
I’m glad I made the decision to apply as I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve done on my apprenticeship journey.”
Rafael reflects on the highlights of the programme so far
“I’ve loved the group learning – the opportunity to meet likeminded people and experience the programme with them,” he said
and this has offered me so much support and guidance and I’m thankful for that
learning new skills can be daunting but the support I’ve received at Amazon
has been amazing and it’s helped me to grow my knowledge and my confidence.”
Rafael concludes by revealing the advice he’d offer anyone who is thinking about joining an apprenticeship programme
“People ask me a lot – should I do an apprenticeship – and my answer is always yes
I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone who wants to improve their skills
move into a new industry or start a new career
"Apprenticeships have been a big focus for Amazon for over a decade
and we're excited to continue creating opportunities for people to start and grow their careers through the announcement of 1,000 new UK apprenticeships in 2025," added John Boumphrey
"The Amazon Apprenticeship programme is perfect for people of all ages who are either taking their first step on the career ladder
or for those who want to pursue a new path
This is one of the many ways we continue to create opportunities for people inside and outside Amazon to learn new skills and gain new qualifications."
Recruitment is now underway across more than 40 different programmes
The majority of courses now also include generative AI training
Amazon is also launching new programmes including creative industries production
Since the launch of the Amazon Apprenticeship programme in 2013
Amazon has offered 7,000 apprenticeships in the UK
There are currently around 2,000 apprentices in the programme
making it one of the largest and broadest apprenticeship schemes in the UK
Amazon has committed £11 million supporting 650 small and medium-sized businesses
and public sector bodies including the NHS with more than 1,000 apprenticeships
This is through the apprenticeship levy transfer scheme
across a wide range of schemes including adult care
dental nurses and broadcast production assistants
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can also take advantage of the Amazon Supported Internship programme
the initiative combines classroom learning with practical work experience; helping interns develop essential skills in English
while gaining hands-on experience across three operational job functions
Pay at Amazon starts from £13.50 or £14.50 per hour depending on location
equating to between £28,000 and £30,000 annually
all employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance
these benefits are worth more than £700 annually
and employees can take advantage of a company pension plan
Applications are now open for Amazon’s apprenticeship programme
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A man has been arrested after two knives were found following a stop-and-search in Rugeley town centre
Officers were called to Brook Square at around 1.20pm today (February 20) after a member of the public told a local PSCO that a man was in possession of a knife
A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article in public
The Force said it acted quickly and recovered two knives following a search and the man remains in custody
said she was on her lunch break with colleagues at about 1.20pm when they saw the drama unfolding in front of their eyes
She said: "We'd come down the alley into Brook Square when we saw a PCSO holding really big knife in his hand
The police officer had the guy in handcuffs
a police car with blue lights flashing came tearing down the street
By the time we bought our food at Greggs and came back outside there was a second police car there
"There was probably about half a dozen officers round the man and they searched him
"I heard someone else say the officers found more than one knife on him
"It was a bit a shock because Rugeley generally tends to be a quiet place in the day time when I'm here."
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We’re continuing to have a visible presence in the town centre and respond to any concerns from members of the public as robustly as possible
"If you’re worried about something in your area
speak to local officers or contact us by calling 101 or using Live Chat on our website
Police have arrested a man after finding a sock stuffed with cocaine when searching a car in Rugeley
Officers from Staffordshire Police's major and organised crime proactive team approached a man sitting in a car on Horse Fair shortly after 12pm today (March 19)
A 26-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug and is being questioned in custody
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We have arrested a man after finding a sock stuffed with cocaine after searching a car in Rugeley
"Officers from our major and organised crime proactive team stopped a man on Horse Fair shortly after 12pm today (19 March) while he was sat in the car
has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug
"We’re taking the fight to serious and organised crime groups in Staffordshire by working proactively to put a stop to those harming local communities
"It’s vital that you report drug dealing and suspicious activity to us if you see it so we can act against the groups responsible
"Call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website
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The history of a pub which once showcased the biggest names in the movies has been celebrated with a day of film-related fun
The Plaza in Rugeley was filled with film memorabilia including programmes and other items from the building's former life as the Picture House
a cinema which lasted in the town for more than 60 years
There were showings of "Independence Day" throughout the day
Originally a cinema called The Picture House
when the building opened its doors to the public
with Jesse Matthews in “Evergreen” and Shirley Temple in “Pardon My Pups”
Deeming for the Rugeley Picture House Ltd.
The Deeming’s had been operating the Palace Theatre in the town for the previous 18 months
and this was closed when the Picture House opened
Seating was provided in stalls and circle levels
The cinema was equipped with Western Electric sound
The Plaza Cinema remained in the Deeming Circuit until later years
It has been a Wetherspoons pub since May 1998 and manager Sian Siddall said it was a great honour to be part of a significant anniversary
She said: "It's really amazing to be here today as Wetherspoons are renowned for trying to save historical buildings
so to be manager of one of these buildings
particularly one of the oldest and most famous in Rugeley
"We've had lots of stories from people who used to come here
either through social media or by them coming in and sharing their memories of their happy times coming here
with some talking about sneaking in at the back and stories of Mr Hudson and his megaphone which told people the film was about to start
"We've got pictures inside the pub of how it used to look when it was a cinema with the stage and curtains and staff have been wearing film-themed costumes and selling ice creams and pop corn
The pub also had a clapper board at the entranceway
while some of the items inside the pub included one of the original per spec letters from the 1980s and one of the metal fire hydrants which used to appear outside
Customers and members of the Landor (Local History) Society had loaned items of memorabilia
A star of ParalympicsGB joined local school children in cutting the ribbon on a new Rugeley Aldi store
Harri Jenkins was the guest of honour at the opening of the store on Power Station Road
which replaces the existing Aldi on Market Street and will be run by Store Manager John McDermott
along with a team of 38 colleagues from the local community
Harri also gave away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s famous Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue
before delivering an assembly for pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School as part of the supermarket’s initiative
To celebrate the official partnership between Aldi and ParalympicsGB
the bronze medallist from Tokyo 2020 focused on the benefits of eating healthy food and the importance of exercise and believing in yourself
He also talked to pupils about his experience of competing as a Paralympian and shared his training regime
Store Manager John McDermott said: “It’s been a wonderful morning here at the opening of Aldi Rugeley
"It was lovely to welcome our new and existing customers into store
and I look forward to meeting more of the community in the coming weeks
"I’m also thrilled that we’ve been able to support St Joseph's Catholic Primary School through our partnership with ParalympicsGB.”
Harri Jenkins said: “I’ve had a fantastic time opening the new Aldi this morning
"It was an honour to officially open the store and welcome customers inside for the first time
“It was great to speak with the children at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School about the importance of eating healthily and how it can be fun to plan and prepare meals as a family
"Hopefully I’ve also managed to inspire the pupils to keep active and try different sports.”
The new Aldi store offers large chillers and freezers dedicated to fresh
a ‘Food to Go’ section at the front of the store
and an exclusive section full of Health & Beauty products
Rugeley customers can also take a walk down the ‘Aisle of Aldi’
where they will find Specialbuys which are available every Thursday and Sunday
the store will be offering a range of Bluey toys
including a Bluey cash register for £19.99
Bluey keyboard for £12.99 and Bluey figure sets for £9.99
The new Aldi store is also calling on local charities and food banks in Rugeley to register with Neighbourly
a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community
Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products
Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi@neighbourly.com
A 51-year-old man was arrested and charged after a tip-off from a member of the public lead to police finding two knives
Andrew McElroy, from Rugeley
has been charged with possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place
Officers were called to Brook Square at around 1.20pm yesterday (Thursday
February 20) after a member of the public told a local PSCO that a man was in possession of a knife
McElory has been bailed to appear at Cannock Migistrates’ Court on Monday
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "A man has been charged after two knives were found following a stop-and-search in Rugeley town centre
"It comes after officers were called to Brook Square at around 1.20pm yesterday (Thursday
"McElory has been bailed to appear at Cannock Migistrates’ Court on Monday
A Staffordshire woman suffered a life-changing stroke after a GP practice failed to stop her contraceptive pill when she complained of migraines
Danielle Jones attended the practice on 7 October
as well as aura – visual disturbances. She was advised to monitor her symptoms
began complaining of pins and needles and loss of sensation down her left side. She collapsed
and CT and MRI scans found she had suffered a stroke
Following her diagnosis, she instructed expert medical negligence lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to investigate her care and help her access the specialist rehabilitation and therapies she requires as part of her recovery
is now joining her legal team in sharing her story as part of World Stroke Day
They’re also calling for lessons to be learned after the GP practice
admitted that there was “a failure to cease” Danielle’s combined contraceptive pill when she attended on 7 October 2020. It also admitted that
Danielle’s stroke on 4 April 2021 “would have been avoided” and said it was “very sorry for the shortcomings in care provided.”
It added that under UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use guidelines
a migraine with aura at any age of a person taking the pill was classed as a category four incident – the highest rating. This means that it “represents an unacceptable health risk and should not be prescribed.”
the practice apologised for the “error” and stated it was “committed to learning
improving the quality of care and reducing the risk of this type of incident happening again.”
Tom Fletcher is the specialist medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell representing Danielle
worked as a business development executive
She went to the gym twice a week and enjoyed socialising with friends
she suffers fatigue and memory problems which affect her daily
She also suffers with physical injuries arising from the Stroke which are currently being investigated further. Understandably
this has taken a significant toll on her mental health
She is engaged and relies heavily on her fiancé
Danielle said: “I’d never heard of anyone having a stroke at my age
so it came as a huge shock when I was told what had happened and it took a long time for me to comprehend what it could mean for my future
“I had always enjoyed working out and seeing friends
but after the stroke I found it a lot tougher. Some days
I even struggle to just get out of the house and my mental health has really dipped as a result
“I’m so thankful for the support I’ve had
but to this day I still wonder how different things would have been if my pill had have been stopped when it should have been
but I wanted to share my story and the signs to look out for. Not for one minute did I ever think my contraceptive pill could lead to a stroke
so I’m sure there are others out there also unaware
“While I know I’ll never fully be the same as I was before the stroke
all I want now is to get back to living my life as best I can.”
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Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Rugeley
where a man was allegedly verbally abused by another man
The force says the victim was involved in a collision along Wheelhouse Road at about 6pm on Wednesday 19 February
The suspect was driving a silver Vauxhall Insignia
the victim was out shopping with family on Power Station Road in Rugeley at around 4.30pm
The suspect then reportedly racially abused the victim before driving off in the Insignia at speed
Officers began an investigation and are issuing an appeal now in order to gather more evidence
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Rugeley Retro is bringing a new market to St Paul's Hall
Get ready for a day of live music by the Black Country Jazz Quartet
It’s the perfect way to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere while shopping for one-of-a-kind pieces
Don’t miss out on this retro-inspired event
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a fatal collision in Rugeley has paid tribute to their 'gentle giant'
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 7.28am on December 5 to reports of a collision involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a blue VW Transporter on the A460 at the junction of Stile Cop Road
a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene
Police were called shortly after at 7.35am
the 43-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
His family is being supported by specially-trained officers
Gaz’s family said: “Gaz was a kind gentle giant
He was incredibly funny and loved by all who knew him
His passion for music and motorbikes is unmatched
He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.”
We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or dashcam footage which could help collision investigators
or message us using Live Chat on our website
You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing ciu@staffordshire.police.uk
is celebrating after raising an incredible £1,642 during a recent family fun day
The pub’s efforts, along with support from the local community, are part of Craft Union’s ‘Make it a Million’ campaign. The aim of the campaign is to raise £1 million for local community causes through Craft Union’s network of over 600 pubs nationwide
As part of the Crown Inn’s charity fun day, families enjoyed many engaging activities with face painting, a food stall, a tombola and a craft corner for little ones which provided 'lots' of entertainment throughout the day.
While competitions such as guess the name of the teddy and guess how many sweets in the jar helped further boost the final figure raised, with the price to enter just £1 to ensure everyone could afford to have a go.
The community were more than willing to get involved with local Jean Measor going the extra mile by shaving off her hair for a good cause with her bravery boosting her donations significantly.
But it wasn’t just Jean willing to brave the shave: another brave local eagerly joined in the fundraising efforts, with Gary ‘Gaz’ Comber shaving his beard off for the first time in many years, with the courageous local now looking younger than ever.
The money raised was donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust, a cancer care and support charity that exists to improve the cancer experience of young people aged 13–24.
Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support, designed for and with young people. They fund specialised nurses, youth workers and hospital units in the NHS, so young people have dedicated staff and facilities to provide support throughout treatment.
The donation will also help run events for young people with cancer to help them regain independence and meet other young people going through a similar condition.
Operated by Sarah Hulley, the Crown Inn has become a cornerstone of the local community, providing not only a place for social gatherings but also a source of significant support for its community.
Sarah said: “To see the community come together to support such an important charity in the Teenage Cancer Trust was a heartwarming and prime example of what makes the Rugeley community so special.
“The cause is very close to my heart as sadly, most of us will know people who have been affected by cancer and we know the money raised will be going towards valuable treatment for young people who are suffering with this horrible disease.
“Thanks to the generosity of the local community alongside our own locals, Jean and Gaz braving the shave, we have raised over £1,600, which will go such a long way in supporting young people fighting cancer.”
Located on 20 Upper Brook Street, the popular pub plans to build on its success with continued fundraising events designed to engage and entertain the community, all while supporting vital local causes as part of Craft Union’s mission to raise £1 million for charity.
An important birthday for a Rugeley pub with a heritage and history is set to be celebrated.
The building which houses the Wetherspoon pub The Plaza will be marking its 90th anniversary on Tuesday, November 12.
Pub manager Sian Siddall and her team at the pub on Horsefair, which first opened as a Wetherspoon pub in May 1998, will be marking the 90th anniversary with an all-day celebration.
Originally a cinema called The Picture House, when the building opened its doors to the public, at 7pm on November 12, 1934, all eyes were on the big screen, with Jesse Matthews in “Evergreen” and Shirley Temple in “Pardon My Pups”.
The cinema was built by Charles K. Deeming & George E. Deeming for the Rugeley Picture House Ltd., part of the Charles K. Deeming Circuit.
1st Rugeley Scout group held a presentation evening this week on the back a successful district Swimming Gala.
The group based at Keystone Lane in Rugeley were honoured to have the local MP Josh Newbury to present certificates from the swimming gala and to those children taking positions of responsibility and to children acheiveing their top award. The children from all sections Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts also used the evening to raise funds by holding a toy sale.
Susan Williams Group Trustee said: "A fantastic evening celebrating the efforts of the children really brings home the importance of inclusive organisations like Scouting."
Following the presentation to the children the volunteer leaders were recognised with a presentation of personalised hoodies.
The group continues to go from strength to strength and welcome new members and adult volunteers.
Thirty years after retiring, Marjorie Hawkins, a beloved former cleaner at Rugeley Police Station, returned to the place she once called home for a heartfelt reunion with former colleagues.
Marjorie, who is now aged 94, worked at Rugeley Police Station from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s.
She was invited by the staff of Penny Bank Court’s coffee morning group, who had raised funds over Christmas for residents living with dementia. During the event, Marjorie shared that she had once worked at the nearby police station.
This sparked a conversation that led to an invitation to visit the station with a group of friends from the Avery Healthcare-owned care home, where she now resides.
Accompanied by Sheryll Ough, Customer Services Manager at Horse Fair Care Home, and Kelly McKie from the Well-being Team, Marjorie brought thoughtful goodie bags and freshly baked cakes to share with the officers at the Cannock Police Station.
“It felt like coming home,” Marjorie reflected. “The memories came rushing back. The officers were like family to me, and I’ll never forget my time there.”
During her visit, Marjorie had the chance to reconnect with Special Sergeant Kevin Lee, one of the officers she had worked alongside all those years ago.
Special Sergeant Lee reminisced, saying, “Marj always went above and beyond to ensure the workplace was immaculate and welcoming. Her hard work and commitment made a significant difference to Rugeley Police Station.”
Although Marjorie declined a walk-around of the station due to lunchtime plans with her son, the officers expressed their willingness to host another visit in the future.
Sheryll said, “It was a privilege to take Marjorie back to visit the local police station, where she spent so many years. Seeing her eyes light up as she shared stories and reconnected with old memories was truly moving.”
For Marjorie, it was a day of cherished memories, rekindled friendships, and a powerful reminder that no matter how much time passes, some connections never fade
Richard Butler, 57, from Springfield Farm in Rugeley, was handed a 21 month suspended sentence at Stafford Crown Court
He pleaded guilty to three offences of fraud and one offence of making articles for use in fraud
Butler's sentence was suspended for two years and he has been ordered to complete 200 hours of community service
The court heard how Butler had been refused a license to sell dogs due to poor conditions and hygiene practices at his farm
However, between October 2015 and May 2018 Butler sold around five hundred puppies for £500 each - With trading standards estimating his fraudulent activities earned him around a quarter of a million pounds
Butler selected popular breeds of dogs to advertise and falsely claimed the puppies from from a little from his family dog
In reality he had bought the dogs from a variety of sources
created fake pedigree certificates and fake vaccination records
Many of the puppies Butler sold were suffering from genetic conditions and parvo virus - meaning some of the puppies died within a short time of being sold
Staffordshire Country Council's Trading Standards team
first visited the farm in May 2018 following a complaint from a member of the public
Cabinet Member with responsibility for Trading Standards at Staffordshire County Council
urged anyone who has suspicions when buying a puppy to contact the authorities
She said: "Demand for fashionable breeds of puppies is always high
“There are strict licensing rules in place for activities involving animals
Our animal health team work hard to make sure that good animal welfare is upheld
the service will take the necessary action.”
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Pint-sized bookworms at a Rugeley primary school have been given the perfect present - a new library
Hob Hill Primary School has officially opened its new library, creating an inviting space designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading among pupils
The school has has organised books by genre
making it easier for children to explore and choose stories that capture their interest
This development comes as part of Hob Hill’s commitment to promoting literacy to give every pupil has access to a wide range of engaging books
The grand opening coincided with World Book Day celebrations and a visit from the Book Bus
which resulted in 85 new books being added to the collection
Award-winning author Emily Lloyd-Gale officially cut the ribbon and open the library
She described the new library as "fantastic"
The library’s dedicated volunteers Sue Sinclair
Barbara Dunton as well as Miss Lisa Gallear and Mrs Joe Broccolo
Sue and Barbara give their time each week to support children’s reading
along with the school’s reading ambassadors
played a vital role in making the library a reality
ensuring it will be a welcoming space for generations to come
said: "We are incredibly proud of this fantastic new reading space and the opportunities it will provide for our children
"It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm from pupils
and I can't wait to see them enjoy discovering new books and developing a love of reading that will stay with them for life."
She added: "Hob Hill Primary is committed to fostering a strong reading culture
and this new library is a major step forward
Pupils and staff alike are excited for the adventures that await between the pages."
Aldi is all set to cut the ribbon on their latest store to open in Staffordshire
The brand-new supermarket is all set to open on Power Station Road, Rugeley, replacing the existing Aldi on Market Street
The store's opening comes as part of Aldi's investment into local communities in the UK
with 38 members of the local community being employed
To celebrate the store opening, Paralympian bronze medallist Harri Jenkins will cut the ribbon at 8am on opening day - Thursday
October 24 - where he will also give away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables
said: "We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store in Rugeley
"It’s set to be a special day and having Paralympic hero Harri Jenkins join us will make it a morning to remember."
The new store is also calling on local charities and food banks in the area to register with Neighbourly
a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the community
Para-athletics star Harri Jenkins said: "I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store; it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of ParalympicsGB."
Local charities can also register to collect surplus foods and perishable products
vegetables and baked goods from the store by emailing aldi@neighbourly.com
For more information on the new store, visit the Aldi website.
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Credit: PA imagesAn investigation has been launched after a cat has been killed after being shot by a suspected pellet gun in Rugeley
Staffordshire police were contacted by someone on Brereton Road reporting that their cat had been shot at some point on Thursday 19 September
The pellet did not cause any serious injury and the cat is okay
police received a separate report on St Michaels Road that a cat had been shot and died
The incident is believed to have happened at some point between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Thursday 19 September
the same day that the other cat was reportedly shot
a talented and ambitious teenager from Rugeley
has successfully won a place in the Miss Teen Global UK competition
Nadhi says: “I am so proud to say that I will be competing in Miss Teen Global UK
"I am a dedicated advocate for my platform 'Power in her hands' which is a self defence campaign that I started to educate young girls the importance of self defence
intelligence and determination I embody the true spirit of Miss Teen Global UK.”
The Miss Teen Global United Kingdom competition will take place on 23 March at Brierley Hill Civic Hall
The winner will represent the United Kingdom in the Finals of Miss Teen Global in Malaysia during May
You can follow Nadhi's journey on her Instagram page @nadhikoratagere
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A man has sadly died after a collision involving a van and a motorbike in Rugeley this morning
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 7.28am to the junction of Stile Cop Road and the A460 and sent two ambulances
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival
in a critical condition receiving CPR from bystanders
“Ambulance staff immediately took over to administer advanced life support but sadly
he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”
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Staffordshire Police have issued a warning to drivers who own campervans after a theft and attempted theft in the area
Yesterday (Jan 6), police were called to a property on Church Street, Rugeley after a grey Ford Transit camper van was stolen without keys
But this wasn't the only theft of this kind recently after the force received two reports last week in the Cannock area
police have published a statement on their website reminding the public to 'stay vigilant' after noticing the recent 'spike'
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We are reminding drivers of campervans to be vigilant to potential thieves after a spike in vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in the Cannock and Rugeley areas recently
"We were called at midday yesterday (Monday 6 January) to a property off Church Street in Rugeley following reports of theft
"A grey Ford Transit campervan was stolen without keys sometime between 4pm on 5 January and 11am on 6 January
The vehicle has a black roof and the word ‘Gemini’ in black text on both the bonnet and boot
"Two other instances were reported in the last week
One instance saw us called on Thursday (2 January) to a property off Chestall Road in Cannock Wood
A van owner reported that thieves had been disturbed trying to start a converted silver Ford Transit
A man was seen running away from the scene and jumping a wall before getting into a nearby car with another man waiting in the driver’s seat
"We are investigating the attempted theft and would urge anyone with any information in relation to either incidents to get in touch with us."
Staffordshire Police also shared steps drivers should take to protect their property
Always use a Faraday pouch for your keys to prevent signals being broadcast which could enable thieves to access your vehicle remotely
Fit an approved steering wheel lock Have CCTV or a doorbell camera installed to cover the vehicle’s location
Anyone with information relating to the Rugeley theft is urged to contact police via 101
quoting incident number 261 of 6 January or by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Information relating to the Cannock Wood incident should be reported using the incident number 542 of 2 January
Council and police chiefs have issued a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across Cannock Chase district to tackle anti-social behaviour
The move follows complaints about people behaving badly in the street including boozing
urinating and complaints about aggressive motorists
The extra powers went into force on January 3 in partnership between Staffordshire Police and Cannock Chase District Council
It covers Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley town centres, Hednesford Park and Ravenhill Park in Main Road in Rugeley
The new order will mean officers have extra powers to seize items and give fines for people drinking alcohol in the street
performing stunts or deliberately using their horns
trespassing and urinating in public places
Staffordshire Police said anyone found violating the order can be issued a £100 fixed penalty notice
this may increase to a maximum of £1,000 fine upon conviction at a magistrates court
every single day of the year and applies to anyone over the age of 10
said: “The new Public Spaces Protection Order will allow the police and council to intervene with ongoing concerns in a proportionate way
whilst providing a combined problem-solving approach
“Our officers and those from the council’s Community Safety team deal with issues of anti-social behaviour each and every day
and the order will allow us to be more effective when supporting our communities.”
The district council's community chief David Williams said: "Ensuring our public spaces are safe and welcoming for everyone is a priority for Cannock Chase Council
This updated Public Spaces Protection Order is a proactive step in tackling anti-social behaviour that can affect the quality of life for our residents
"We are committed to taking a fair and balanced approach
addressing issues with a combination of support and enforcement and ensuring that Cannock Chase remains a place where people can enjoy their communities without disruption."
Members of the public can report anti-social behaviour issues on 101 or use the the force's Live Chat on our website