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St Giles Hospice has thanked the local community for their extraordinary response to its Urgent Appeal, which has raised £313,000 since launching in late 2024. Sean, whose wife Felicity died at St Giles aged 38 in November 2023, has been leading the appeal, sharing his family’s story to highlight the vital importance of hospice care. […]

Champion boxer Nathan Heaney has joined Olympic swimmers Norman Wainwright and Bob Leivers as new members of Stoke-on-Trent’s Sporting Hall of Fame. The Stoke-on-Trent born and bred Middleweight champion was added to the ranks of local sporting legends at a ceremony at Stoke Town Hall today (January 23) Nathan has been ranked as high as

People in Staffordshire are being invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January. The annual day of reflection remembers those who lost their lives during the Nazi persecution and other genocides throughout history. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp, and the 30th anniversary

The way people report potholes and other highways issues in Staffordshire has been completely revamped.   The county council’s ReportIt system has undergone a transformation to make it easier for residents to report highways issues.   The new system is more user friendly, and gives people the option of having their own account where they

Central Co-op has partnered with Your Co-op Energy, powered by Octopus, to empower its Members to switch to renewable energy and make a meaningful impact in their communities this Big Energy Saving Week.   Big Energy Saving Week aims to raise awareness around energy efficiency and the steps we can take to reduce carbon emissions

A hospice has received £11,600 raised from recycled artificial hip and knee joints at the crematorium in Stafford.   Stafford-based Katharine House Hospice (KHH) provides vital free palliative care services in the county town and surrounding areas for people faced with an illness that cannot be cured.   The latest award brings the total raised by the

A Staffordshire community project is celebrating being awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade for voluntary groups in the UK.   The Wellies Project provides therapeutic learning activities involving animals, plants, creativity, and the countryside, offering vital support to people recovering from mental ill health.  It helps people build confidence, learn new

Members of Parliament for Staffordshire came together at a Parliamentary Reception to demonstrate their support of their local pre-hospital emergency service, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.   The event was hosted by longstanding supporter of the charity, Wendy Morton MP for Aldridge-Brownhills, and took place at the House of Commons. The occasion provided Members of Parliament,

The Met Office is predicting a cold snap over the coming days and health chiefs have issued an Amber Cold Weather alert for the West Midlands with immediate effect until 8 January.   There is also a warning of snow and ice affecting Staffordshire over the weekend.   The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warn

As 2024 draws to a close, Central Co-op has completed significant transformations at four of its stores, bringing enhanced features and a renewed commitment to sustainability and community. The stores, located in Ibstock, Leicestershire; Rickinghall, Suffolk; Wildwood, Stafford; and Wirksworth, Derbyshire, have been revitalised with exciting upgrades inside and out.   Customers can now enjoy: