A squad from Staffordshire Fire Service’s Line Rescut Team displayed a banner to launch Fire Safety Week, along with mascot Welephant/Welliphant and Councillor Derek Davis. Burton upon Trent and Stoke-on-Trent are mentioned. The photograph shows Ian Salt

Fire Safety Week was launched, including setting on fire a typical living room to show how quickly fire could spread, and a plate painting competition for school children. Peter Reid is quoted. The photograph shows Libby Heaney from tamworth, who won firs

Fire officers wore special harnesses to pull a Dennis water tender fire enginefor a mile from Eaton Lodge island along Wolseley Road into the town centre, to raise money for the Birmingham Childrens Hospital and the Fire Service Benevolent Fund.

The Council planning department rejected proposals for a new industrial estate after numerous complaints from local residents. Graham Saunders is mentioned. The photograph shows Councillor Mike Holder (right) being confronted by protestors. The story was

Cannock Chase Council unveiled plans for a new shopping complex to be built by Bryant Properties from Birmingham. The photograph shows (from left) Eddie Belcher, Councillor George Adamson and Clive Evans with a model of the development. Nikki Murfitt wrot

Local businesses were invited to use a new conference suite and training rooms in a new extension which had been built. The photograph shows Councillor Bill Austin of Staffordshire County Council (right) with Chief Fire Officer Peter Dale and Councillor D

Staffordshire Police have been awarded the Ernst and Young Police Foundation Award for their crime-busting truancy initiative that has seen juvenile arrests slashed in half. Chief Superintendent Keith Perrin (left) is pictured alongside proud Inspector Ed

Eleven police officers with over 200 years of combined service have received long service medals and good conduct medals. Amongst the recipients are Pc Eric Cartwright (right), Keith Gorton (second left) and George Bailey, receiving their awards from Depu

The competition, organised by the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officer’s Association, saw various prize winners from Staffordshire, including Allen Kimber from Lichfield and Anthony Cox from Cannock. The photograph includes Kevin Armitt (front left) and

Stuart, who worked at Stafford Fire Station, received a certificate of appreciation from Staffordshire Chief Constable Charles Kelly after he apprehended a fugitive and handed him over to the police. The photograph shows Stuart receiving his certificate f