20th January 2005 - Missing Dog - Owners Appeal for Help
Tara the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was snatched from her kennel in Holyoake Place in November this year and despite every effort to find her the owners are still without their beloved dog. They are now appealing for information from the public that may help them get Tara back. Tara is white with black markings, microchipped and is four years old.She has black dappling on her coat, a small cyst on her back and has small warts around hr eyes. Her owner, Mrs Jaquie Little fears she may have been stolen for breeding and is frightened of what may become of Tara once she is no use to the theives. Anyone with any information or who may have seen Tara can contact Jaquie on 0798 6571752.

Dec 23rd 2004 - Welcome to Silver Surfers
Rugeley is welcoming a new generation of computer users thanks to Age Concern and their Computer Explorer single decker bus. Residents at the Penny Bank Court retirement scheme are attending training sessions every Wednesday . Touchstone are now looking for local business or residents who can donate a computer for the residents to use on site. If you can help please call Sandra lopez on 01889 570684. Rugeley Online would also like to personally welcome the new IT users and hope you can help us by sending us articles, photographs or memoirs about your days in the town.

Dec 23rd 2004 - Bypass Begun In January 2005
Work on the Rugeley Eastern Bypass is due to start with a ceremony on 25th January 2005. There will be a q & a session attended by Wrekin Constuctruction.

Dec 23rd 2004 - New Laws help Police Clamp Down On Nuisance Gangs
New powers given to the police to 'move on' groups of teenagers from local trouble spots are helping combat the problem of anti social behaviour by youths. Any that do not comply with the officers request to disperse from delegated areas will now be committing an offence.

Dec 23rd 2004 - Fire Service Offering FREE Fire Checks
Rugeley Fire Service is offering FREE fire risk assessments to residents including the supply and fitting of smoke alarms. The checks will take only approximately 20 minutes and the service will advise on risks, escape routes and prevention measures. For a free assessment call 01543 572944.

Nov 22nd 2004 - Bungling Thieves Attempt To Rob Forecourt
At 4.15pm two men in a green Vauxhall car attempted to rob a female security guard when she collected a large sum of money from the Total Garage at Brereton. Theives were left red-handed when the security dye pack exploded rendering the money useless. A large sum of money was found in the cash box further along from the Wishing Well Service Station where the theives abandoned the vehicle.