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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…
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…
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…
Reform scraps diversity schemes in Stafford
Reform UK is axing diversity schemes across Staffordshire, branding them "woke". The party plans to roll out similar changes to all its councils…
A51 Bridge Stafford Roadworks Begin July
Major 24-week roadworks start on Wolseley Canal Bridge at A51 near Stafford. Expect traffic delays and lane closures from July.
Stafford Ceramic Skills Project Rescues Heritage
Veteran craftspeople and young people team up in Stafford to preserve fading ceramic skills and save the region's pottery heritage from vanishing.
Stafford Teens Heading to Lego Championship
Five Stafford high school pupils have qualified to represent the UK at a major Lego competition in South Korea. A massive achievement for local…
Smart Tech Tackles Rural Isolation in Stafford
Stafford County Council's smart speaker pilot helps isolated villagers beat loneliness. Voice-activated devices connect vulnerable residents to services…
Stafford Cheadle Road Closure: £255k Roadworks Start
Major roadworks on the A521 in Cheadle, Stafford begin Monday 29 June. Four-week scheme includes resurfacing and overnight closures from 20-27 July.
Wright Family Dairy wins supreme title in Stafford
Wright Family Dairy, based in Stafford, has won a supreme title at prestigious international awards held at Stafford Showground.
Stafford Pipeline Debate: County Council Row
Staffordshire County Council set to debate massive Peak Cluster Pipeline CO2 project cutting through Moorlands. Local concerns raised.
Stafford Wildfire Warning: 70% Surge in Park Fires
Staffordshire County Council warns of dangerous wildfire risk in Stafford country parks. 70% increase in outdoor fires amid heat alert. No barbecues…
Stafford Manor Ward By-Election: Register to Vote
Manor Ward residents in Stafford have until 30 June to register for the council by-election on 16 July. Find out how to vote and what ID you need.
Bishop of Northampton charged in Stafford child rape case
The Bishop of Northampton has been charged with child rape following non-recent allegations in Stafford. The arrest took place last September.
Stafford heat alert: 35C temperatures hit Staffordshire
Staffordshire faces 35C heat with amber alert. Stafford County Council urges motorists to plan journeys carefully and prepare for extreme conditions.
Sir Bill Cash: Brexit Delivered on Promise
Key Leave campaigner Sir Bill Cash breaks silence on Brexit, insisting the vote delivered on its constitutional promise. Read his latest comments.
Armed Forces Day Stafford 2024 | County Celebrations
Stafford honours Armed Forces Day this Saturday with flag-raising at Shire Hall, remembrance service at National Memorial Arboretum, and #saluteourforces…
Stafford Council Launches Cannock Chase Protection Plan
Staffordshire County Council backs consultation to protect Cannock Chase heathland from visitor damage. New parking and bridleway restrictions proposed.
Stafford grassland fire sparked by fireworks near miss
A grassland blaze caused by fireworks nearly devastated wildlife habitats in Stafford. Conservationists warn of dangers to natural areas.