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Chetwynd Bridge funding bid backed by local MPs
Staffordshire County Council seeks £27m government funding to replace Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas, a Grade 2* listed structure serving the National Memori
Newcastle shopkeeper jailed for selling illicit tobacco
A Newcastle shopkeeper has been given a suspended jail sentence after selling illicit tobacco from his shop using a hidden compartment with a hydraulic lif
150 Staffordshire Apprentices Graduate at Ceremony
More than 150 apprentices celebrated completing their training at Staffordshire's annual graduation ceremony at the County Showground in Stafford on 14 Jul
Screen Staffordshire Delivers £1.3m Economy Boost in Year On
Screen Staffordshire's film office generated £1.3 million for the county economy in its first year, attracting Netflix, Apple TV and BBC productions across
Staffordshire & Stoke Tourism Awards 2027 Open
Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards are now open for entries across 21 categories. Free to enter for hospitality and tourism businesses. Deadline
Ignite Programme Reaches Record 5,500 Students
Staffordshire's Ignite business skills programme has taught 5,500 students this year — 1,000 more than last year — with a new Dragon's Den-style pitch chal
Staffordshire Community Fund Awards £144k to 234 Projects
Staffordshire County Council's Community Fund has supported 234 projects with £144,211, generating over £802,000 in total value across the county.
Staffordshire Supported Lodgings Gets Top Ofsted Rating
Staffordshire County Council's Supported Lodgings service has received Ofsted's highest "Consistently Strong" rating for supporting care leavers aged 16-20
Blue-green algae warning at Chasewater and Cannock Chase
Staffordshire County Council warns visitors to stay out of water at Chasewater and Cannock Chase Country Park after toxic blue-green algae confirmed at bot
Rugeley bridge signs to be replaced after safety concerns
Confusing height signs at Rugeley Trent Valley railway bridge are to be replaced after lorry driver raised safety concerns. Seven strikes in three years.
Hemlock Way Cannock: Overnight Road Repairs Begin
Hemlock Way in Cannock will close overnight from 13 July for four nights of road repairs. Full details of diversions and what residents need to know.
Demolition Underway on Former Wilko Store in Stafford
Demolition has started on the former Wilko store on Stafford High Street. The site is earmarked for potential college expansion as part of the town centre
Stone town centre road scheme begins 13 July
Road improvements across Stone town centre start 13 July, affecting Stafford Street, Crown Street and other main roads until 23 October with temporary traf
Kerrie Pope Wins Staffordshire Ambassador Award
Kerrie Pope of Trentham Estate has been named Staffordshire Ambassador of the Year for her work promoting the county as a visitor destination.
Fake Squishy Toys Warning for Staffordshire Parents
Staffordshire Trading Standards warns of unsafe fake squishy toys failing UK safety standards. Risks include skin irritation, choking hazards and burns.
Staffordshire Community Learning Service Extended to 2029
Staffordshire County Council proposes extending its Community Learning Framework to 2029, ensuring stability during local government reorganisation. Over 2
Staffordshire Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Staffordshire libraries launch 'Read to the Beat' Summer Reading Challenge, a free scheme running until 14 September encouraging children aged 4–11 to read
Staffordshire Council Leader Warns of Youth Employment Crisi
Martin Murray, leader of Staffordshire County Council, warns that young people face a "perfect storm" of school underperformance, lack of education places,
Staffordshire Gritters on Standby for 30C Heat Wave
Staffordshire County Council has four gritters ready to spread granite dust on roads as temperatures hit 30C. The dust prevents bitumen softening during ex
Staffordshire Council Plans More School Nursery Places
Staffordshire County Council is seeking to expand nursery provision in schools across the county through a £325 million government funding programme runnin