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There's economic meltdown, some commentators say we're on the brink of a second recession and today Unions say two million public sector workers are taking part in a 24-hour walkout over government plans to make them contribute more to their pensions and work longer before they can retire. Picket lines have been formed outside town halls, schools and hospitals and marches are being held in major cities. However, David Cameron described today's strike by public sector workers as a "damp squib" during debate with Labour's Ed Milliband. We'll have the reaction to it all later.

Hear why a year after stall holders were moved off Market Square in Crewe, they'll be allowed back there later this week.

There's a group who want to hear from you if you're faced with problems as a result of the controversial closure of Stafford Hospital's A&E department which begins tomorrow night.

Find out why taking out a loan to pay for presents could cause you problems you never imagined, as one woman's small loan has become a real nightmare before Christmas.

We'll be finding out how a scout group in Staffordshire plans to modernise after a well needed cash donation of 拢60,000.

It's the end of an era; it's had its chips...and battered fish for that matter. Hear about the closure of the original Harry Ramsden's chippie in Yorkshire. They're blaming the economic downturn but is the name safe elsewhere? It's all wrapped up in the news between five and six.