Thursday, December 8, 2022
CANNOCK EDITION
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TRIBUTES PAID TO SCHOOLGIRL
Tributes have been pouring in for a “thoughtful, funny and happy girl” who was hit by a car in Cannock. The 15-year-old, who was struck by a black Renault Clio at Hawks Green Island, near Hemlock Way, last Tuesday has been named locally as Brogen-Lea Storey. She was taken to hospital with critical injuries but was sadly pronounced dead the following morning. An online fundraising page has now been launched in her memory to help her family and within 13 hours, more than £10,000 has been raised in her honour. The GoFundMe page has been set up by Kerry Plant, whose son grew up with Brogen, and she said the teenager was a “lovely, thoughtful, funny and happy girl who always had a smile on her face”. She initially hoped to raise £500 with the intention of buying a special Christmas gift for Brogen’s siblings and a memorial tree with a plaque. Kerry said any funds leftover would be passed onto her family to help towards her funeral costs. Within hours more than £10,600 had been raised through more than 600 donations. Kerry, who sought approval from Brogen’s mum before setting the
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page up, said: “Brogen was a lovely thoughtful funny and happy girl who always had a smile on her face, the sort of girl that would give you her last penny. “She leaves behind her two younger brothers and younger sister. The money raised will go to getting them a little extra present for Christmas this year. For her friends I would like to get a tree and plaque in memory of Brogen (an idea that came from her friends) and any funds that are left will be passed onto her family to help towards her funeral.” Tributes have also flooded in by those who have donated funds. Natasha Robinson said: “I didn’t know her personally but my daughter did. She was heart-broken when she heard the news. Our thoughts are with all the family and her friends.” The driver of the Clio stayed at the scene following the collision and is assisting police. Staffordshire Police are keen to speak to any witnesses or those who may have dash-cam footage. Email CIU@staffordshire. police.uk or contact them on 101, Facebook or Twitter, quoting incident 620 of November 29.
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Amanda Milling with the winners from Chocolate Treasures A Heath Hayes business has retained its title as the residents’ favourite. Chocolate Treasures received the most votes overall in the competition, run by Chase MP Amanda Milling, and was named Best Busi-
ness in Cannock Chase for the second successive year. There were 11 categories in all – the winners were announced on Small Business Saturday by Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Grant Shapps.
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An online consultation is open to gauge views on whether land to the west of Penkridge can be used for future housing development. Potential measures include a new road around the village, as well as better connections between the railway station and centre of Penkridge and pedestrian and cycle routes. The Penkridge 2050 website offers some ideas on how the village could grow sustainably and address the challenges and opportunities facing South Staffordshire district and the parish over the next 30 years. People can have a say at penk ridge2050.co.uk
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Police have released CCTV images of a man following a robbery in Cannock town centre. Police were called at around 9.05am on November 21, after a man was tripped up and then had his wallet taken. The offender is described as white, 5ft 10ins, of slim build and with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a three-quarter white coat and black tracksuit bottoms. The victim, in his 40s, did not receive any injuries but was left visibly shaken. Visit Staffordshire Police’s website to see the image. Anyone with information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook.
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