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Staffordshire Heat Alert: Stay Safe in Hot Weather
Amber heat health alert in place across Staffordshire until 9pm Sunday 12 July. Council warns of risks to vulnerable people and dangers of open water swimm
We Are Staffordshire Sets Out 2026-2028 Plan
We Are Staffordshire has published a new delivery plan following an independent review. The placemaking organisation aims to strengthen the county's identi
Staffordshire teenagers vote for Young Teen Fiction Award wi
Thousands of Staffordshire teenagers have voted 'The Last Dragon on Mars' by Scott Reintgen as their favourite book of the year in the 21st annual Young Te
Inquest Concludes on Mayor Barry Panter Death
An inquest has concluded into the death of Barry Panter, a mayor in the Stoke and Staffordshire area, where tractor headlights played a role.
Dozens of firefighters tackle building blaze in Staffordshir
Dozens of firefighters are working to extinguish a building fire in Staffordshire. Road closures have been put in place as crews contain the blaze.
Wild Beaver Born in Staffordshire for First Time in Centurie
A wild beaver has been born in Staffordshire for the first time in centuries, the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has confirmed. The birth shows suitable habi
Police Force Rated Inadequate at Public Response
A police force serving the region has been found inadequate in responding to the public, according to inspection results highlighting concerns about engage
Staffordshire Council Reports Strong Progress on Roads, Heal
Staffordshire County Council completes all emergency road repairs on time and delivers over 9,600 health checks in first quarter.
Man sentenced for illegal traveller site near Blythe Bridge
Simon McDonagh received a two-month suspended sentence after setting up an unauthorised traveller site on agricultural land near Blythe Bridge without plan
Emma Bridgewater Ltd fined over girl's glass injury
Emma Bridgewater Ltd has been fined following health and safety breaches after a 12-year-old girl was cut by glass from a falling snow machine at a festive
Stafford Council Proposes Face Covering Ban
Stafford Borough Council is consulting residents on a proposed ban on face coverings to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime, with a £100 penalty for ref
Record Staffordshire Bull Terrier Walk at Weston Park
Stafford hosts its biggest-ever Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog walk on 18 July at Weston Park, marking the end of the 10-week Staffy Trail celebration.
Lichfield Vape Shop Closed Over Illegal Cigarettes
A Lichfield vape shop has been shut down for the second time this year after Trading Standards seized thousands of illegal cigarettes. Stafford area enforc
A518 Uttoxeter Road Resurfacing Complete Near Stafford
£950,000 A518 resurfacing project in Uttoxeter near Stafford finished ahead of schedule. Work included new tarmac, kerb repairs and drainage fixes.
Footy Fairy Tales Tour Stafford Libraries August
Footy Fairy Tales comes to Stafford libraries this August. Family shows mixing football and fairy tales with live music. Tickets from £3.
New Special School in Rugeley, Stafford | £28.6m
Staffordshire is building a new all-age special school in Rugeley with £28.6m funding. Opening September 2029 for children with autism and mental health ne
Stafford potholes: 40,000 repairs by 2027
Staffordshire County Council launches major pothole repair blitz with £15 million investment and 14 new crews to fix 40,000 defects across Stafford by Marc
Stafford Trading Standards Stops £23m Scams
Staffordshire Trading Standards has protected Stafford residents from £23 million in scams and counterfeit goods. Eight prosecutions and 12 closure orders
Stafford Village Life Exhibition Visits 9 Libraries
"Among the Footpaths and Fields" brings Staffordshire's rural history to life across South Staffordshire and the Moorlands libraries.
Family Hub Support Services in Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Moorlands families now have access to a new Family Hub offering midwifery, school nurse clinics, and youth support across local communities f