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Cooper Perry pupils celebrate harvest in Seighford
Farming families brought tractors and a harvester to the school’s celebration, which included scarecrows and welly-wanging.
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Stafford Schools Invited to Join Bee Friendly Award Scheme
Stafford Borough Council is funding places for up to 10 primary schools to join the Bee Friendly Schools Award, run by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.
Stafford Rangers Reach FA Cup First Round After 5-0 Gateshead Win
Stafford Rangers have reached the FA Cup first round for the first time in 20 years after thrashing Gateshead 5-0. They will host League Two side Grimsby…
Stafford Borough Council: Put Pumpkins in Food Waste Caddies This Halloween
Stafford Borough Council is asking residents to chop up leftover Halloween pumpkins and place them in food waste caddies. Remove candles and decorations…
Stafford Remembrance Sunday Parade — 8 November
Armed forces will parade through Stafford town centre on 8 November for Remembrance Sunday, with wreath-laying at war memorials and a salute in Market…
Stafford Remembrance Sunday parade and services confirmed for November
The town’s service and parade take place on 8 November, followed by a separate Armistice Day act of remembrance on 11 November.
Former Gnosall takeaway company ordered to pay £30,700 over hygiene offences
Stafford Borough Council says the case concerns food safety breaches between January and February 2024.
Stafford Investment Event to Showcase £1bn Growth Projects
Business leaders and investors will gather in Stafford on 17 November to discuss major investment opportunities including the £1bn West Midlands…
Four Teenagers Fined for Anti-Social Behaviour in Stafford Town Centre
Stafford Borough Council has issued £100 fixed penalty notices to four teenagers for anti-social behaviour including egg-throwing and assaults in the…
Wildlife murals and recycled artwork give Stafford station a bee-friendly welcome
Artists, community groups and railway volunteers have created pollinator-themed artwork and a shared garden at Stafford station.
Stafford council leader calls for stronger powers over derelict buildings
Councillor Aidan Godfrey wants faster intervention on neglected properties following the Greyfriars House prosecution, which Stafford Gazette reported last month.
Road scheme close to motorway junction reaches final phase
Road work near M6 Junction 14 in Stafford reaches final phase with overnight closures from 19–23 October. Full details of diversions and completion…
First view of proposals to make park life better for youngsters in Stafford
Stafford Borough Council has revealed plans for a £1.2m inclusive playground at Rowley Park Sports Stadium, with work starting later this year and…
£1.2m inclusive playground plans unveiled for Stafford park
Work on a new inclusive play area at Rowley Park Sports Stadium is expected to begin later this year and finish in spring 2027.
New county trial bus service off to positive start – with communities urged to get on board
New bus service 151 connecting Stone and Rugeley launched this month with hourly services Monday to Saturday. Trial runs for 12 months.
Greyfriars House owners ordered to pay £56,000 over derelict Stafford building
The owners of Greyfriars House have been ordered to pay £56,100 after failing to complete works required by Stafford Borough Council.
Stafford Diamonds crowned champions at charity walking netball tournament
Stafford Diamonds won the Harbury Hornets Walking Netball Tournament on 20 September with an unbeaten record, while the event raised £1,900 for two charities supporting women and girls.
Chelsea Pensioners to host first garden party for northern veterans at National Memorial Arboretum
The Chelsea Pensioner Veterans Outreach Programme is inviting veterans from across the North of England to a free garden party on 24 September, following research showing the programme has improved wellbeing and reduced loneliness among older veterans.
Stafford 10k breaks record on 10th Anniversary of race
Stafford 10K celebrates 10th anniversary with record 2,200 finishers. Lee Gratton won overall in 30:33. Event organised by Freedom Leisure and Stafford…