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National Memorial Arboretum leads the Nation in commemorating Armistice Day

Today, the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, led the Nation in commemorating Armistice Day with a Service of Remembrance on the iconic Armed Forces Memorial. Attended by HRH The Princess of Wales, the service featured an Act of Remembrance, with a two-minute silence at 11am followed by wreath laying. “Armistice Day is a moment for […]

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West Midlands retail workers speak out about violence, threats and abuse – Usdaw highlights the link with shop theft

Retail trade union Usdaw has launched shocking statistics from its annual survey during this year’s Respect Week, which runs from 10-16 November. Usdaw members are raising awareness of the union’s year-round ‘Freedom from Fear’ Campaign and talking to the public to promote a message of ‘respect for retail workers’. Interim results from over 3,000 retail

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Stoke-on-Trent trials innovative new approach to road maintenance

Stoke-on-Trent is trialling a new way to maintain its roads that aims to reduce disruption for residents and road users, while also cutting the city’s environmental impact. The pilot introduces a new one pass approach, where multiple fixes – including gully cleaning, road marking refresh, and pothole and surface crack repairs – are carried out

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Trilogy Active Teams Up with BBC Radio Derby for Three-Legged Charity Walk Supporting BBC Children in Need

Trilogy Active proudly participated in a heartwarming and slightly wobbly challenge in support of BBC Children in Need 2025. On Wednesday 5 November, BBC Radio Derby presenters Becky Measures and Dom Dietrich visited Belper Leisure Centre to take on part of a nationwide three-legged walking challenge.   As part of a UK-wide effort, radio presenters

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Thousands expected to mark remembrance Sunday in Stafford

Thousands of residents are expected to join commemorations to mark the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the first World War in Stafford town centre this weekend. Servicemen and women will parade through the centre of the county town on Sunday (9 November) as part of Stafford’s traditional Remembrance commemorations. Remembrance Sunday will begin

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Sonic Boom Festival Puts Burton on the Map with UK Festival Awards Shortlist

Burton upon Trent’s Sonic Boom Festival has been shortlisted for the UK Festival Awards, recognising its growing influence and impact on the national music scene. The free one-day event has become a major highlight in the town’s cultural calendar, drawing thousands into the town centre for a celebration of live music, creativity and community spirit.

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Poultry owners in Staffordshire ordered to keep birds indoors to prevent spread of bird flu

Poultry owners and birdkeepers in Staffordshire are being asked to keep their birds indoors to help prevent the spread of bird flu. The measures have been introduced to protect poultry and other captive birds and apply to keepers of more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products. The restrictions are in place in the north, central and east of

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Survey works at junction to pave way for future improvements

An underground services survey is to be carried out at the Milton Road and Hanley Road junction, in Sneyd Green, to help plan for potential future improvements to the area. The surveys will help the council better understand what utilities infrastructure is present beneath the surface, which is an important first step in exploring ways

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On The Record launches national design competition for memorial to honour journalists killed in conflict

A national design competition has been launched with the goal of creating the UK’s first permanent memorial dedicated to British and UK-based journalists who have lost their lives while reporting from conflict zones. Through the creation of a world-class work of art, the initiative, titled On The Record, seeks to honour the courage and sacrifice

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Remembrance events taking place at the National Memorial Arboretum this November

The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has announced its plans to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community throughout November. As the Nation’s year-round place for Remembrance, the Arboretum will once again be a national focal point of Remembrance, welcoming visitors from across the UK to come together in commemoration.

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