The SME National Business Awards are back for 2025, and this is your opportunity to gain the recognition your business truly deserves. These prestigious awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of Britain’s most dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises, celebrating innovation, resilience, and success across all sectors. This year’s Grand Final will take place at […]
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has released details of four new Apprenticeship positions at their newly created Repairs and Maintenance Service, which was established when Unitas was bought in-house in April 2025. The closing date for the highly sought-after positions in Electrical Engineering, Gas Engineering, Plumbing and Joinery is 12 June 2025. Applications are welcomed from
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People in Staffordshire are getting ready to celebrate those individuals making a real difference in local communities. The celebrations are part of National Volunteers’ Week, which starts on Saturday 2 June and is a chance to recognise and say thanks to the county’s army of volunteers. Staffordshire has thousands of volunteers making a real
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The economic landscape is shifting fast. In April 2025, UK inflation hit 3.5%, fuelled by rising energy bills, water charges, road tax, and airfares. With the cost of living spiralling out of control, smart wealth management has become an unfortunate necessity for everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy. Here’s how to stay ahead, protect your assets,
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Two new murals celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramic history and the creative potential of bamboo have been created in the city. The Brilliant Botanicals murals – a project by creative organisation Brilliant Bamboo – can be found at prominent locations in Stoke town. The first mural, created by graphic artist Rob Fenton, can be found on Tiger
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Nine young people from across the county have been commended for their artistic designs depicting what Staffordshire means to them. The competition is one of many events taking place across the county as part of the celebrations for Staffordshire Day on Thursday 1 May. Winners of We Are Staffordshire’s Design a Plate for
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VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day on Thursday 8 May, marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. The day celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in 1945. It’s a day of celebration and remembrance, honouring the sacrifices made. Pictured are
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating the success of its annual Wear It Red campaign, with over 100 organisations including schools, groups, and businesses across the Midlands, coming together to show their support for the charity. From the 10th to the 16th of February, more than 21,000 people across the region took part by donning
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A major £1.2 million highways improvement scheme in Tamworth has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule. The Staffordshire County Council scheme at Aldergate and Upper Gungate took just over seven weeks to complete all of the planned works. It saw the reconstruction and resurfacing of the road between Lichfield Street and Comberford
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Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 along with preparing for the changing climate is the focus of the county council’s latest Climate Change Action Plan. The five-year plan which sets out the council’s priorities up to 2030 builds on the previous plan which focussed on carbon emission reduction and introduces greater consideration to building resilience
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