Staffordshire has been named the worst place in the UK for road traffic collisions involving cars, according to new figures. It topped the list for the most number of incidents, with 112 incidents per 10,000 people recorded last year – almost double that of South Wales, which was second at 60. The third most […]
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The four group leaders on Stafford Borough Council have joined forces to call for a single unitary authority to deliver all services in the southern area of the county. In a letter to fellow elected members and parish councillors the leaders have set out why they are in favour of one unitary covering council services
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Careful habitat management by rangers has contributed to a welcome rise in the population of the Dingy Skipper butterfly at Cannock Chase Country Park. The latest annual butterfly survey, carried out by Staffordshire County Council’s countryside team along with the Special Area Conservation team and volunteers, revealed more than a 50% increase in Dingy Skipper
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The man, who was aged in his 70s, was treated at the scene by first responders and emergency services before being taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital. A second runner with suspected hyperthermia was also taken to hospital by ambulance, where he is currently receiving treatment. A spokesperson for event organisers HS Sport
The UK is on a mission to achieve smoke-free status by 2030*, leaving only four and a half years to reach the target and keep up with the progress made by other European countries, such as Sweden. But, which areas of England are trailblazing ahead, and which are falling behind? Industry experts, from Haypp, have been
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Central Co-op has unveiled a brand-new way to reward its Members, with the launch of its reimagined Membership and new app. From the 10th of September, Members will start earning Reward ££s – cashback-style rewards that replace Member-only prices. Everyone now pays the same price in-store, but Members get extra value back into their
Saturday 13th September – Stoke-on-Trent nail technician Lucy Howlett will spend 24 hours painting nails in her garden studio as part of a unique fundraising challenge in aid of the UK Sepsis Trust. The 28-year-old will welcome 23 clients between 9am on Saturday 13th September (World Sepsis Day) and 9am on Saturday 14th September
Stoke-on-Trent City Council could soon reinvest millions of pounds from the sale of council homes into building and acquiring new, high quality affordable homes. The city council’s cabinet is set to approve the decision to retain over £3.6 million in Right to Buy receipts generated from the sale of 132 council homes. This would take
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Newcastle-under-Lyme’s rich cultural heritage is enjoying the spotlight this month as Belong Heritage Gallery celebrates Heritage Open Days (12 – 21 September 2025) with a programme of events designed to inspire for the nation’s largest community-led festival of local history. Set to be the jewel in the week’s crown will be a Staffordshire oatcake baking
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A parade will take place this Sunday in Stafford to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The Mayor of Stafford Borough, Councillor Jenny Barron, will be attending a service at the town’s St Mary’s Church to commemorate the major military battle in World War II in which the Royal Air Force defended the
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