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Smokers taking over the pavements

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Saturday, September 8th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

With the increase of hard pressed smokers having to smoke outside public houses, town councillors have called for more control over seating provided outside pubs on the pavement.
Town councillors were told that ther was no estimate on the number of licensed premises holding the required license for drinking outside premises on the pavement.
Cllr. Geoff Taylor [...]

Atherstone, Atherstone Town Councill, Business, Community, News

Town Clerk Chris Bows Out

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Friday, August 17th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Atherstone’s Town Clerk, Christopher Foster, retired last week after six years’ dedicated service to the town.
His work for the Town Council included the achievement of Quality Status for the Council, and successful bids for over £166,000 in grant funding for local services and facilities. He stalwartly managed the cemetery, play areas and allotments and overall [...]

Atherstone, Atherstone Town Councill, Community

Jail For Attack on Pensioner

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Friday, August 17th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Swift action by Police Neighbourhood Team leads to early arrest
A 28 year old Atherstone woman who assaulted a 77 year old pensioner and stole her purse was sentenced to a 3 1/2 years prison term at Coventry Crown Court on Wednesday 25th July.
Macala Bannister approached the victim as she walked into Atherstone Town on 19th [...]

Atherstone, Community, Crime

Atherstone Carnival, “We’ll Be Back Soon!”

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Saturday, July 21st, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Atherstone Carnival organisers were reluctantly forced to cancel this year’s event at the last minute.
The overnight torrential rain and further predicted downpours led to the cancellation on safety issues.
However unbowed and undefeated the carnival committee have vowed to stage the event “later in the year” and are already involved in organising a suitable [...]

Atherstone, Atherstone Carnival, Community, News, North Warwickshire

Sunny Funday

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Thursday, June 14th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Atherstone’s annual fun day event was blessed with glorious weather today (2nd June) when a large crowd enjoyed the many attractions on offer.
After the official opening by the Borough Mayoress assisted by the deputy chairman of the Town Council, Atherstone Marching Band started proceedings with their usual polished performance.
The event was centred on [...]

Atherstone, Audio, Community, Events, Mike O’Brien, News

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