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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.