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Residents fears over plans for almost 130 houses on land near Cannock

Residents have spoken of their fears for high demand on school and GP places after a developer lodged plans for almost 150 new homes near Cannock.

Residents are angry about a fresh application for 130 houses on fields in Landywood Lane, Cheslyn Hay. Pictured is Pam Gregory with residents.

Trevor McFarlane had several books published over the years.

'He was a family man who was always there for all of us' - Well-loved Great Wyrley local passes away after short cancer battle

Roadwork sign.

Staffordshire council announce temporary traffic closure on high street

Ryan Smith, Sadie Lewis, Jackie Rose, Angel Scott and Kayleigh Taylor.

Staffordshire store calls for community to don walking shoes in support of cancer patients

( Back) Tony Newell, Gary Smith, Trevor Pearce , John Walker, (front ) Diane Tolley, Pauline Kelsey and Pam Hall.

Life and times of two Staffordshire villages as Great War brews told in new book

Cheslyn Hay & Great Wyrley|Apr 1

New plans lodged for almost 150 new homes near Cannock

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on A5 in Staffordshire

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Residents fears over plans for almost 130 houses on land near Cannock

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About Cheslyn Hay & Great Wyrley

Cheslyn Hay is a former mining village lying between Cannock and Walsall. Alongside its association with coal mining, brick and tile manufacturing remains a focus for industry in the area.