"Ensuring our data is as robust as it can be has a direct impact on public trust and confidence and we will continue to ensure forces continue to meet the national standard when it comes to recording crimes, " said Mr Paxton, Deputy Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police.

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Anastacia says she will continue the writing and recording a new album despite her diagnosis and hopes to schedule a new tour as soon as possible.

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