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Welcome Spring/Summer 2026: Transform Your Home with Victoria Carpets

Wake up your living spaces with Victoria Carpets. Winter is now back in the dark recesses of our memories, and following the recent early heatwave, it is time to lift the cloak and spring sunshine begins to brighten our days. It’s the perfect time to give your home a fresh, vibrant new look. One of […]

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The Growing Role of Digital Displays in Modern Businesses

From restaurant menu boards and retail promotions to corporate communications and visitor information systems, digital displays have become a familiar part of modern business environments. As organisations look for more flexible ways to communicate with customers, employees and visitors, digital signage is increasingly replacing traditional printed materials with dynamic, real-time content. Increasingly, organisations across hospitality,

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From Colour Analysis to Colour Consultant: Sophie’s House of Colour Journey

My name is Sophie and I have a franchise with House of Colour, covering Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield. My House of Colour (HOC) journey began about 18 years ago when I was gifted a colour analysis, and I discovered that I am a Summer. Although I was already wearing quite a lot of the colours

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“Dougie Mac cared for my mum, 55, in the last week of her life – now we are giving back”

“My mum was the most vivacious, kind-hearted and fun-loving person anyone could ever wish to meet. To know mum, was to love her. She gave the best hugs and was a steadfast friend to everyone. Her family was her heartbeat and she was always at her happiest when we were all together. She truly was

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Easter family fun with Arbie the Owl at the National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, has something for all ages to enjoy during the school Easter holidays. From arts, crafts and music making, to outdoor trails in the 150-acre spring woodland, there is a wide range of free family activities on offer. “Easter is a great chance for families to get outside together

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New director appointed to lead Appetite arts programme

The New Vic Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Labhart as the new director of Appetite, the Arts Council England Creative People and Places programme for Stoke-on-Trent. Emily, who will take up her role on Monday 20 April, is a cultural producer and programme leader with more than 12 years’ experience creating

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Stoke-on-Trent Recovery Workers To Take on London Marathon For Drug and Alcohol Charity

Jenny Douglas and Mandy Jones – Recovery Workers for Stoke’s Community Drug and Alcohol Service – are running 26.2 miles this April to raise funds and challenge stigma around drug and alcohol support.   This April, two frontline Recovery Workers from Stoke-on-Trent will take on one of the world’s most iconic endurance challenges – the

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Bellway reveals plans for new homes and public open space on former military hospital site in Hixon

Bellway has put forward detailed plans to remove derelict military hospital buildings on a site in the Staffordshire village of Hixon and provide 86 new homes and green open spaces. The application for the 10-acre site off St Peters View was validated on Friday 13 March by Stafford Borough Council, which will now consult on

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