The Staffordshire Signal Weekly: council leader accused of chamber outburst, Best of British Beer turns 15, and the Horn Dance returns to Abbots Bromley

Dear Readers,

This week we're looking at serious allegations against a council leader following a heated chamber confrontation, a very happy 15th birthday for one of the county's favourite beer businesses, and one of Staffordshire's oldest and strangest traditions gearing up for its return to Abbots Bromley.

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We're also delighted to welcome Yopa as the Signal's official estate agent partner this week, you'll find a few of their Staffordshire listings further down.