LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, has today announced local people and businesses in Longton in Stoke-on-Trent will benefit from a new banking hub. Following the announced closure of the town’s Lloyds Bank branch, LINK has confirmed the banking hub as part of a wider commitment to protect access to cash. Banking hubs are […]
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Hundreds of families in Cannock and Rugeley continue to do well thanks to their local family hub and other local organisations. The Staffordshire County Council-run hub on Cannock Road in Cannock plays a vital role in supporting children and families across the district. Key to the hub’s success is its close working with local organisations
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Finding the right car that best suits the needs of you and your family can often prove to be a difficult task. There are so many things that you need to consider ahead of making your purchase to ensure that the car you choose is a perfect fit. This article will highlight some of the
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Facing a fraud investigation can be one of the most disruptive events a person or business will ever deal with. It often arrives with little warning: an unexpected contact from the police, a dawn visit, a request for an interview under caution, or the sudden realisation that accounts, emails, and transactions are being scrutinised. Beyond
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‘Open your heart, share your home’ is the latest campaign from Staffordshire County Council to help find families for some of the county’s most vulnerable children. Supporting the campaign are foster carers Amy and Ben Grainger from Stafford, who are asking people to consider fostering as their next challenge. The couple have been fostering for
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Luxury dressing gowns are essential for anyone looking to elevate comfort at home, in hospitality settings, or for gifting. In the UK market, dressing gowns are made from premium fabrics such as cotton and high‑grade terry towelling that offer softness, durability, and style. Selecting the right supplier ensures consistent quality, competitive pricing, and fabrics that
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On Wednesday 21 January 2026, Adoption Matters will be among the voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) from across the UK taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026, highlighting the work they do to find loving adoptive families for children waiting to be placed, and the benefits of adopting through a VAA. Big Adoption Day, led by
Barewall Art Gallery has renewed its search for two missing Northern Art masterpiece paintings by celebrated Potteries artist Arthur Berry (1925–1994). It comes as the Antiques Roadshow returns to Trentham Gardens – where his work was previously featured. Three special Unseen Treasures episodes were filmed in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the city’s Centenary year celebrations.
Cattle have now moved off Moors Gorse at Cannock Chase following another successful grazing season, leaving behind healthier and more diverse heathland that will continue to benefit wildlife year-round. Over the past few months, Staffordshire County Council’s conservation grazing cattle have been quietly at work across the Moors Gorse Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), feeding on
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If you’re relocating or thinking about where to put down roots, the Midlands really does have it all. Often called the “heart of England,” this region combines big‑city buzz, countryside escapes, rich culture and family-friendly fun, all in a super‑convenient central location. Here are some of the reasons why the Midlands is an incredible place
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