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Free Summer Activities for Kids in Stafford 2024
Over 42,000 free summer activity places available for Stafford kids aged 5-16. Sports, drama, water sports and more with hot meals included.
Stafford Care Leavers Scheme Wins National Award
Stafford's Care Leavers into Employment programme wins national recognition after helping 90 young people into jobs. Manager Chloe Kelly awarded Rising Sta
Stafford Heatwave Alert: 39°C Heat This Week
Stafford faces dangerous 39°C heatwave with red alert from Wednesday. Council warns of wildfire and water safety risks. Stay safe in extreme heat.
Stafford Crematorium Open Day | June 27
Visit Stafford Crematorium's open day on June 27, 10am-2pm. Tour the award-winning facility, see cremators in action, and learn about funeral services.
Stafford rape appeal after city park attack
Staffordshire Police appeal for information after rape reported in Central Forest Park, Stafford on Wednesday. Detectives hunting suspect.
Stafford Police Officer Charged with Corruption
Former Staffordshire Police officer Howard Bradley faces corruption charges and is due in court in July. Latest Stafford news.
Stafford Apprentices Graduation Ceremony July 14
Over 120 apprentices celebrate at Stafford's annual graduation ceremony on July 14. Registration closes June 24. Places still available.
Stafford Pothole Repairs: 14 New Crews Deploy
Staffordshire County Council deploys 14 new highways crews to fix potholes across Stafford and the county. £15m investment aims to repair crumbling roads b
Staffordshire Moorlands Council in Special Measures
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council stripped of planning powers and placed in special measures alongside eight other councils in major intervention.
Stafford Family Hubs Support for Dads This Father's Day
Staffordshire dads can access free support at local Family Hubs ahead of Father's Day on 21 June. Services include early years activities and school nurse
JCB Stafford Chases Land Speed Record Glory
Stafford manufacturing giant JCB tests vehicle for audacious land speed record bid. The digger firm aims to reclaim crown after 20 years.
New Stafford Fire Chief Vows to Save More Lives
Glynn Luznyj appointed as new Chief Fire Officer of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service from June 3, pledging to save more lives across Stafford.
Stafford Council Bans Pride Displays in Libraries
Staffordshire council stands firm on controversial decision to ban Pride displays from libraries despite pressure from nine local MPs demanding reversal.
Stafford's Labi Siffre Song Becomes Spotify Hit
A decades-old Labi Siffre track written in Staffordshire during the 1970s has become a surprise Spotify sensation, rediscovered by millions of listeners wo
Stafford Fake Football Shirts Warning
Staffordshire Trading Standards warns Stafford football fans about counterfeit World Cup shirts linked to crime and health risks.
Uttoxeter A518 Road Resurfacing Works Near Stafford
£950k improvement scheme on Uttoxeter's A518 enters resurfacing phase with nightly closures from 15-26 June. Plan your journeys in Stafford area.
Free EV Home Charging for Stafford Street Parkers
Staffordshire County Council launches funded scheme to install safe home EV charging points for residents without driveways. No cost to council.
School Places Row: Stafford Council Admits Planning Error
Stafford Council admits planning communication was unclear after hundreds of parents left without preferred school places at newly-built Dunstall Park Prim
Stafford Pubs Ready for England's 2026 World Cup
Stafford hospitality venues prepare for England's 2026 World Cup campaign. St George's Park in Burton supports Three Lions squad training.
Stafford Poet Laureate Applications Open Now
Staffordshire County Council is recruiting a Poet Laureate and Young Poet Laureate. Apply by 7 and 21 August. Full details here.