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Owners of derelict Greyfriars House ordered to pay more than £56,000
The owners of the derelict former job centre at Greyfriars in Stafford have been ordered to pay more than £56,000 after failing to carry out work required by Stafford Borough…
by Chris ShepherdSep 29 No comments -
Deliberate fire damages derelict building in Sandon
Firefighters spent around 14 hours dealing with a deliberate fire at a derelict building in Sandon, near Stafford. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Church Lane at 1am…
by Chris ShepherdSep 29 No comments -
Stafford evening economy report highlights parking perceptions, transport gaps and opportunities
A new report looking at Stafford's evening economy says the town has strong demand, established events and relatively low serious crime, but identifies concerns around transport, parking, lighting, event organisation…
by Chris ShepherdSep 29 No comments -
Avanti West Coast services to return to public ownership in March 2027
Avanti West Coast services, including trains serving Stafford, will move into public ownership from 7 March 2027 after the Government confirmed it will take control of the operator when its…
by Chris ShepherdSep 29 No comments -
House of Bread director Will Morris to retire after years supporting Stafford community
Credit: House of Bread Facebook page House of Bread Stafford has announced that its Director, Will Morris, will retire from his role in March 2027 after many years supporting people…
by Chris ShepherdSep 29 No comments -
Castle Way Dental Care joins Church Lane Dental Group after 15 years in Stafford
Castle Way Dental Care on Eastgate Street has become part of Church Lane Dental Group, giving the Stafford practice a new long-term future after 15 years of caring for local…
by Chris ShepherdSep 29 No comments -
Five free dementia support appointments available in Stafford after previous sessions fully booked
Five free dementia support appointments are currently available at Nationwide Building Society in Stafford, following strong demand for previous sessions. The appointments are being offered through a partnership between Nationwide…
by Chris ShepherdSep 27 No comments -
Stafford takeaway fails in bid to extend opening hours until 3am
Pepe's Piri Piri on Stone Road in Stafford has failed in its bid to extend its opening hours until 3am, following a licensing hearing at which residents raised concerns about…
by Chris ShepherdSep 25 No comments -
Virtual reality programme helps mental health patients experience the world beyond Stafford hospital
Credit: MPFT Mental health inpatients at St George’s Hospital in Stafford are being given the opportunity to explore locations around the world through a virtual reality programme designed to support…
by Chris ShepherdSep 25 No comments -
Work underway on new petrol station near Stafford’s M6 Junction 14
Construction work has begun on a new petrol station and convenience store near junction 14 of the M6 in Stafford, following a lengthy planning process. The development, known as Stafford…
by Chris ShepherdSep 25 No comments -
Stafford MP proposes law change to tackle neglected buildings in town centres
Stafford MP Leigh Ingham has announced a proposal to change the law surrounding neglected buildings, arguing that councils face unnecessary financial barriers when trying to improve town centres and neighbourhoods.…
by Chris ShepherdSep 24 1 comment -
Man jailed for six years after sexually assaulting child in Stafford
A 39-year-old man has been handed a six-year extended prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child in Stafford. Simon David Evans, of no fixed abode, was…
by Chris ShepherdSep 24 No comments -
Man jailed for more than 10 years for rape and coercive control of woman in Stafford
A 48-year-old man from Cannock has been jailed for more than 10 years after admitting raping and controlling a woman in Stafford. Kamljit Sahota, who has previously been involved in…
by Chris ShepherdSep 23 No comments -
Stafford man jailed after admitting involvement in monkey dust supply
A 33-year-old man from Stafford has been jailed after admitting being involved in the supply of monkey dust, a Class B drug. Ryan James Holt appeared at the North Staffordshire…
by Chris ShepherdSep 23 No comments -
Stafford to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with ribbon display and Wave of Light service
Stafford will mark Baby Loss Awareness Week this October with a special ribbon display in Market Square and a remembrance service at St Mary's Church. The events, taking place between…
by Chris ShepherdSep 22 No comments -
Stafford Rangers drawn at home to Halesowen Town in next FA Cup round
Stafford Rangers have been drawn at home against Halesowen Town in the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup following their 3-2 victory over Hereford FC. The Boro will…
by Chris ShepherdSep 21 No comments -
New wildlife artwork and garden unveiled at Stafford Railway Station
New wildlife-inspired artwork and a garden designed to attract pollinating insects have been unveiled at Stafford Railway Station, celebrating the town's Bee Friendly Town status. The project, developed by Avanti…
by Chris ShepherdSep 21 No comments -
Staffordshire Fireworks Extravaganza returns after raising more than £100,000 for good causes
The Staffordshire Fireworks Extravaganza will return to Staffordshire County Showground on Sunday 1 November, with organisers confirming that ticket prices have been frozen for 2026. Organised by the Rotary Club…
by Chris ShepherdSep 19 No comments -
Teenager admits attempted murder after man stabbed at Stafford golf course
A 17-year-old boy has admitted attempted murder after a man in his 60s was repeatedly stabbed while walking through Stafford Castle Golf Course. The teenager, who cannot be named for…
by Chris ShepherdSep 18 No comments -
Tesco Extra in Stafford reopens after drainage pipe falls onto cash machines
Tesco Extra on Newport Road in Stafford has reportedly reopened after a large drainage pipe attached beneath the store's entrance canopy fell onto the cash machine area. The incident happened…
by Chris ShepherdSep 18 No comments -
72 people sign petition opposing Stafford takeaway’s plans to open until 3am
A petition signed by 72 people has been submitted against plans for Pepe's Piri Piri on Stone Road in Stafford to stay open until 3am every day. Stafford Borough Council's…
by Chris ShepherdSep 17 No comments -
Pocket Film Festival returns with screenings across Stafford and surrounding area
The Pocket Film Festival is returning later this month with films, archive footage and live musical performances taking place across Stafford and the surrounding area. Running from Friday 25 September…
by Chris ShepherdSep 17 No comments -
Stafford man jailed for more than 11 years after setting woman on fire
A Stafford man has been jailed for 11 years and nine months after setting a woman on fire inside a block of flats. Reece Brivitt, 32, of Stafford, admitted wounding…
by Chris ShepherdSep 17 No comments -
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to recruit 16 full-time firefighters
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is preparing to launch a new recruitment drive for 16 full-time firefighters later this month. Applications will open on Monday 28 September and remain open…
by Chris ShepherdSep 16 No comments -
Sir Ian and Lady Jane Dudson awarded Freedom of Stafford Borough
Sir Ian Dudson and Lady Jane Dudson have been awarded the Freedom of Stafford Borough, the highest honour Stafford Borough Council can give to an individual or organisation. The couple…
by Chris ShepherdSep 13 No comments -
Stafford town centre to be transformed into 1860s London for The Cadburys filming
Parts of Stafford town centre are set to be transformed into 1860s London next week as filming takes place for new period drama The Cadburys. New documents provide a much…
by Chris ShepherdSep 11 No comments -
Sir Ian and Lady Jane Dudson awarded Freedom of Stafford Borough
Sir Ian Dudson and Lady Jane Dudson have been awarded the Freedom of Stafford Borough, the highest honour Stafford Borough Council can give to an individual or organisation. The couple…
by Chris ShepherdSep 11 No comments -
395 Stafford Squadron to hold September open day for new Air Cadets
Credit: 395 Stafford Squadron – Royal Air Force Air Cadets 395 (Stafford) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets is inviting young people to register their interest for a September open…
by Chris ShepherdSep 10 No comments -
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust takes leading role in national crayfish recovery programme
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is taking a leading role in a new national programme aimed at helping England's rare white-clawed crayfish recover. The initiative is being led by The Wildlife Trusts…
by Chris ShepherdSep 10 No comments -
Annual Battle of Britain commemoration to take place in Stafford
Stafford’s annual Battle of Britain commemoration will take place this Sunday, with members of the public invited to attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the Borough War Memorial. The event on…
by Chris ShepherdSep 9 No comments
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