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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.
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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…
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…
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.
Stafford Manor Ward By-Election July 16
Stafford residents will vote on July 16 to elect a new Manor Ward councillor. Find polling times, voter registration deadlines, and ID requirements here.
Stafford Factory Protest: Four Arrested Over Israel Links
Four pro-Palestinian protesters targeted a Staffordshire factory over alleged Israel supply chain links. The case has now reached court in Stafford.
Stafford Reform Party Member Quits Over Sexism
Charlotte Kelly leaves Reform UK citing swearing and sexism from Stafford grassroots members. Fresh questions raised about party culture.
Stafford Community Learning Service Helps 2,000+
Over 2,000 Stafford residents are gaining new skills through the council's Community Learning Service. Courses run at 30+ venues with a 99% pass rate.
Stafford Families Get £8M Crisis Cash Support
Staffordshire families facing hardship can access £8 million in crisis support for bills, food and heating. Find out how to apply in Stafford.
Stafford school strike: support staff walkout announced
Support staff at a Codsall school trust near Stafford are set to strike. The action will affect three schools and potentially disrupt education for…
New Crewe Hospital Plans Approved – Major Milestone
Major milestone reached as new hospital plans get green light in Crewe. New facility approved next to existing site, transforming healthcare in the…
Stafford Leisure Venues Get £200k Upgrade
Stafford Borough Council and Freedom Leisure invest £200,000 to upgrade theatres, sports grounds and leisure centre facilities across the town.
Stafford Local Plan Consultation Launches June 2026
Stafford residents can shape the borough's future. New Local Plan consultation runs June-July 2026, covering housing, jobs, and climate change.
Westbridge Park Pathway Work Starts in Stafford
Stafford Borough Council begins major pathway improvements at Westbridge Park playground in Stone from June 8th. What parents need to know about closures…