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Woman dies following emergency incident on railway lines north of Stafford
A woman has died following an emergency incident on the railway line north of Stafford this afternoon. ​Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, were called to the lines running…
by Chris ShepherdNov 3 No comments -
Planning permission granted for affordable homes at former Highfields Social Club
Plans to demolish a derelict Stafford social club to make way for 14 new affordable homes have been approved by Stafford Borough Council. The development will see the former Highfields…
by Chris ShepherdNov 3 No comments -
Creswell Grove roadworks enter final stages ahead of November completion
The major highway improvement scheme around Creswell Grove and M6 Junction 14 has entered its final phases, with temporary traffic lights and overnight closures scheduled through November. Staffordshire County Council…
by Chris ShepherdNov 3 No comments -
The Yard in Stafford to close briefly before reopening under new management
Town centre pub and sports bar The Yard is closing its doors for a short transition period ahead of a relaunch under new management. Located at Espley's Yard off Newport…
by Chris ShepherdNov 2 No comments -
New car wash opens on former Newport Road showroom site
A new self-service car wash has opened on Newport Road in Stafford, bringing a prominent roadside commercial plot back into active use. SCW Stafford has launched at 11a Newport Road,…
by Chris ShepherdNov 2 No comments -
County Hospital frailty unit shortlisted for national Parliamentary award
Staff from the Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) at County Hospital (Credit: UHNM) A specialist service at County Hospital in Stafford that helps older patients avoid unnecessary hospital stays has been…
by Chris ShepherdNov 2 No comments -
New Doxey Marshes boardwalk nears completion despite wet weather delays
Installation of the new boardwalk across Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve is in its final stages, with work expected to wrap up over the coming weeks. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust confirmed that…
by Chris ShepherdNov 2 No comments -
Silkmore Lane Fish Bar closes as team relocates to Chris’s Fish Bar
Silkmore Lane Fish Bar has closed its doors after relocating across town to join Chris's Fish Bar on Burton Manor Square. The relocation took effect from Monday 19 October, with…
by Chris ShepherdOct 25 No comments -
Stafford Poppy Appeal stalls open across town centre locations
Official collection stalls for the 2026 Stafford Poppy Appeal have opened across the town today, running daily through to Saturday 7 November. Staffed by local volunteers, the stands offer a…
by Chris ShepherdOct 25 No comments -
Former care worker from Stafford found guilty of 11 child sexual assaults
A 37-year-old former care worker from Stafford has been convicted of 11 child sexual offences following a joint police investigation. Thomas Beckerleg was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday…
by Chris ShepherdOct 21 No comments -
Huge 508-tonne abnormal load to pass through Stafford and Stone on Saturday
Motorists across Stafford and Stone are being warned to expect travel disruption this weekend as an enormous 508-tonne abnormal load moves through the county on Saturday 24 October. The convoy,…
by Chris ShepherdOct 21 No comments -
Stafford Rangers hit Gateshead for five to set up Grimsby FA Cup tie
​Stafford Rangers produced a stunning display at Marston Road on Tuesday night, sweeping aside Gateshead FC 5-0 to book their place in the First Round Proper of the Emirates FA…
by Chris ShepherdOct 20 No comments -
Rowley Park play area closes with immediate effect for £1.2m revamp
The children's play area at Rowley Park Sports Stadium has closed with immediate effect as work begins on a brand new £1.2 million destination playground. Following a joint site inspection…
by Chris ShepherdOct 20 No comments -
Bridge refurbishment on schedule as Bishton Hall reminds visitors it remains open
A major refurbishment scheme on the A51 canal bridge near Wolseley Bridge is progressing on schedule, with nearby visitor destination Bishton Hall reminding people that it remains fully open for…
by Chris ShepherdOct 20 No comments -
Stafford cafe founder named West Midlands business ambassador
​A Stafford cafe owner who transformed a town centre unit into a thriving community hub has been named the British Business Bank's 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the West…
by Chris ShepherdOct 20 No comments -
Local family designs gentle SEN Halloween colouring book
A Stafford mother and her children have teamed up to design a dedicated Halloween colouring book created specifically to support youngsters with special educational needs (SEN). As a parent of…
by Chris ShepherdOct 19 No comments -
Popular places for a hot drink across Stafford and nearby
Whether you are looking for a morning flat white, a pot of loose-leaf tea, or a seasonal hot chocolate, Stafford and its surrounding villages are home to a vibrant range…
by Chris ShepherdOct 18 No comments -
Christmas lights switch-on dates across Stafford borough
Town centres and village high streets across Stafford borough are preparing to launch the festive season with their annual Christmas lights switch-on events. ​Communities will come together across November for…
by Chris ShepherdOct 18 No comments -
Man jailed day after knife seized in Stafford
​A 60-year-old man has been jailed for more than five months after being caught carrying a lock-knife inside a public building in Stafford town centre. ​Illya Priddy, of no fixed…
by Chris ShepherdOct 16 No comments -
Man arrested after police disperse A34 car meet gatherings
​A man has been arrested after police officers and a police helicopter tracked a vehicle that fled from a car meet on the A34. ​Staffordshire Police officers were alerted to…
by Chris ShepherdOct 16 No comments -
Shire Hall display and lights mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
Visitors to Stafford Market Square will have noticed rows of pink and blue ribbons tied to the railings outside The Shire Hall this week. ​The memorial display was created to…
by Chris ShepherdOct 16 No comments -
Former Gnosall takeaway fined £30,000 over hygiene failures
A former food business in Gnosall that previously advertised itself as the "best Indian takeaway in Stafford" has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 in fines and costs following…
by Chris ShepherdOct 16 No comments -
Parade and open-air service to mark Remembrance Sunday in Stafford
Armed forces personnel, veterans, and civic leaders will march through Stafford town centre next month as the borough marks Remembrance Sunday. The annual commemorations will take place on Sunday 8…
by Chris ShepherdOct 16 No comments -
Popular Oxford Gardens Halloween and Christmas displays to take a break for 2026
The organisers behind one of Stafford's best-known seasonal charity displays have announced they are taking a break this year, with both their Halloween scare maze and Christmas lights paused for…
by Chris ShepherdOct 15 No comments -
Stafford hospice nurse continues mother’s Light up a Life legacy
A nurse at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford is continuing a Christmas remembrance tradition started by her mother more than 20 years ago. Cathy Browning, the hospice's outpatient care lead,…
by Chris ShepherdOct 15 No comments -
Major investment event to showcase Staffordshire economic growth at Beaconside
Business leaders, investors, and local government officials will gather in Stafford next month to discuss regional economic development and major growth opportunities. The Invest Staffordshire breakfast will take place on…
by Chris ShepherdOct 15 No comments -
Touring family pantomime Santa The Panto coming to Gnosall this Christmas
Festive family theatre is heading to Gnosall this December, as professional production company Gerry Graham's Touring Pantos brings a seasonal show to the village hall. ​Taking place at Gnosall Memorial…
by Chris ShepherdOct 15 No comments -
Staffordshire County Council voices concerns over mandatory national planning rules
Staffordshire County Council has voiced significant concerns over mandatory changes to national planning regulations, warning that the incoming reforms risk weakening local democracy and accountability. At a meeting of Full…
by Chris ShepherdOct 15 No comments -
School holiday camps and activity clubs in Stafford this October
Finding engaging holiday childcare and sports activities across Stafford can be a challenge for busy parents during school breaks. From multi-sport coaching and swimming sessions to arts, crafts, and outdoor…
by Chris ShepherdOct 14 No comments -
Four teenagers fined over Stafford town centre anti-social behaviour
Four teenagers have been issued with £100 fines following a spate of anti-social behaviour and disorder in Stafford town centre. Enforcement officers from Stafford Borough Council joined Staffordshire Police to…
by Chris ShepherdOct 14 No comments
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