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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 -
Major masterplan submitted for former Beaconside university campus in Stafford
Credit: Sure Architecture A comprehensive masterplan has been submitted to redevelop the former Staffordshire University Beaconside campus into a multi-million-pound mixed-use development featuring a Lidl supermarket, more than 100 new…
by Chris ShepherdOct 14 No comments -
Co-op to extend Bodmin Avenue car park limit to three hours after councillor campaign
​Central Co-op has agreed to increase the parking time limit at its Bodmin Avenue store in Baswich from one hour to three hours, following negotiations led by local ward councillor…
by Chris ShepherdOct 14 No comments -
Stafford college group joins national manufacturing skills partnership
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has joined three other colleges across England in a partnership aimed at improving manufacturing and engineering training and helping employers address skills shortages. The…
by Chris ShepherdOct 14 No comments -
Rugeley Comic Con expands to two-day event for 2027 return
Following a sell-out debut event earlier this year, Rugeley Comic Con has announced it will return in 2027, doubling in size to run across an entire weekend. Titled "The Con…
by Chris ShepherdOct 12 No comments -
Man charged following town centre disturbance in Stafford
A 32-year-old man has appeared in court and been remanded in custody following reports of a disturbance in Stafford town centre. ​Officers from Staffordshire Police were called to Hunters Row…
by Chris ShepherdOct 12 No comments -
Man charged with wounding after woman severely injured on Sandon Road in Stafford
A 44-year-old man has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent after a woman was left with potentially life-changing injuries in Stafford. Emergency services were called to Sandon Road,…
by Chris ShepherdOct 12 No comments -
Where to see Santa in Stafford and nearby this Christmas
Plans are already taking shape for Christmas across Stafford, Stone, and surrounding villages. ​Meeting Father Christmas is a highlight of the festive season for many local families, with grottos, breakfast…
by Chris ShepherdOct 12 No comments -
Plans for self-service launderette at Madford Retail Park in Stafford face heritage objection
Proposals to open a modern self-service launderette on Madford Retail Park in Stafford have run into opposition from council conservation officers, who warn the scheme could harm the historic fabric…
by Chris ShepherdOct 11 No comments -
Lines reopen between Stafford and Birmingham following overhead wire repairs
Rail lines between Stafford and Birmingham New Street have reopened following emergency repairs to damaged overhead wires, but passengers have been warned to expect major disruption until late afternoon. All…
by Chris ShepherdOct 10 No comments -
Where to go pumpkin picking in Stafford and nearby this autumn
​October has officially arrived, and pumpkin patches across Stafford and the wider county are opening their gates for the 2026 autumn season. Whether you want to pull on your wellies…
by Chris ShepherdOct 9 No comments -
Autumn pumpkin picking returns to Lower Drayton Farm with exclusive discount
Staffordshire's popular pumpkin picking experience has officially launched for the 2026 autumn season at Lower Drayton Farm, bringing a fresh layout, expanded activities, and brand new undercover attractions to the…
by Chris ShepherdOct 8 No comments -
Police and residents object to 27-bed Lichfield Road HMO plans in Stafford
Proposals to convert a former hotel on Lichfield Road into a large house in multiple occupation have drawn formal objections from Staffordshire Police and neighbouring residents, while the application has…
by Chris ShepherdOct 8 No comments -
Stafford Farmers Market cancelled this Saturday due to high wind forecast
The Stafford Farmers and Artisans Market scheduled for this Saturday, 10 October, has been cancelled following Met Office forecasts of high winds across the region. Stafford Borough Council confirmed the…
by Chris ShepherdOct 8 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 8 No comments -
Final phase for M6 Junction 14 road scheme as Stafford Gate plans take shape
A major highways project creating access to the new Stafford Gate commercial development off the M6 is entering its final stages, with overnight closures scheduled ahead of the road fully…
by Chris ShepherdOct 8 No comments -
Acton Trussell Community Centre announces autumn cinema screenings
Acton Trussell Community Centre has announced its first season of monthly film screenings following the installation of a professional-standard projector and large screen. The community centre, which serves Acton Trussell,…
by Chris ShepherdOct 7 No comments -
Katharine House joins four-hospice partnership to expand end-of-life care
Katharine House Hospice has joined three other hospices in a new partnership designed to provide more specialist palliative and end-of-life care across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The Stafford-based charity is working…
by Chris ShepherdOct 7 No comments -
Finishing Touches to reopen at new Market Street shop in Penkridge
Independent home accessories and gift shop Finishing Touches is preparing to reopen in Penkridge after moving to larger premises just a few doors from its previous store. The business has…
by Chris ShepherdOct 6 No comments -
New Breast Care Unit officially opened at County Hospital in Stafford
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has marked the official opening of the new Breast Care Unit at County Hospital in Stafford, several months after the purpose-built centre welcomed its first patients. Staff,…
by Chris ShepherdOct 5 No comments -
Staffordshire crews repair record 5,067 road defects in September
Highways crews repaired more than 5,000 road defects across Staffordshire during September, setting a new monthly record for the county. Staffordshire County Council confirmed that 5,067 defects were repaired during…
by Chris ShepherdOct 5 No comments -
Bestbind to open second showroom in Eccleshall
A Staffordshire flooring business is preparing to open a second showroom in Eccleshall after nine years operating from Amerton Farm. Bestbind will open its new premises at 12 Stafford Street…
by Chris ShepherdOct 4 No comments -
Jackson’s Coppice and Marsh nature reserve doubles in size near Eccleshall
Credit: Ben Wiles A nature reserve near Eccleshall has doubled in size after Staffordshire Wildlife Trust used a gift left in a supporter's will to purchase additional land. The expansion…
by Chris ShepherdOct 2 No comments -
Ten-year-old Harrison receives award after Penkridge house fire
A ten-year-old boy has received a special commendation after staying calm and calling 999 when a fire broke out inside his home in Penkridge. Harrison Spruce discovered the fire on…
by Chris ShepherdOct 2 No comments -
First look at £1.2m Rowley Park playground plans in Stafford
New images have revealed how a major new inclusive playground at Rowley Park in Stafford could look as part of a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the sports stadium and surrounding park.…
by Chris ShepherdOct 2 No comments -
Cherry Doyle and Lola Taylor appointed Staffordshire’s new Poets Laureate
Two new Poets Laureate have been appointed in Staffordshire, with Cherry Doyle from Rugeley taking on the county-wide role and Lola Taylor from Stone becoming Staffordshire's new Young Poet Laureate.…
by Chris ShepherdOct 2 No comments -
Three off-road bikes seized after police stops in Stafford
Three off-road bikes have been seized in Stafford after police stopped riders in the Silkmore Lane area over the weekend. Stafford Borough Police said officers on patrol on Saturday 26…
by Chris ShepherdOct 1 No comments
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