It’s been two years since the first lockdown forced us all to stay at home to save lives. And our homes became our everything, the places we ate, slept, worked, socialised and shopped. Indeed, online shopping sales soared during the pandemic, but what were people buying and why? As we entered and left lockdowns in […]
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Have you seen the iconic knife angel in Stoke? Whether you’ve heard about it or not you’re in for something of a surprise if you nip down to Hanley before the end of the month. For the Knife Angel is an incredible 27-foot statue made up of 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by police forces
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The Easter holidays are in full swing and if the boredom is already setting in then look no further. We’ve got a list of events taking place right here on your doorstep in Staffordshire to keep your kids – and you – entertained throughout the break. April 19, 20 and 21 The Dudson Museum
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Meet the team behind the new & upcoming candle business, The Wandering Bee. Local business, The Wandering Bee, has created a real buzz throughout Staffordshire and it’s not hard to see… Or smell, why! Founded by Stone based Bee Warren and Josh Smart, the designer duo created the high-quality candle business ‘The Wandering Bee’ earlier
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Been a while since you’ve visited Stoke-on-Trent? Here’s 10 reasons to love the Potteries Mention Stoke-on-Trent and there are probably a few things that will spring to mind. Pottery, of course – Stoke is known as the Potteries after all – singer Robbie Williams, football, oatcakes, restaurants, bars, universities and business opportunities to name a
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In-store footfall and sales soar following reopening of English high street EE’s industry-leading next day* repair service will fix phones within one day Service extended to 85 stores across England as EE research shows 60% customers more likely to throw their phone away than fix it Free contactless phone health check also available in all
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New research reveals the top 10 most and least anxious places in the UK, at the start of the pandemic Tamworth is third in anxiety ratings, after 21% increase compared to previous year Quarter of areas surveyed DROPPED in anxiety in the build-up to lockdown, while 73% rose New research has revealed the UK’s most
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Debbie-Louise, shares with us life as a National Finalist for Ms Great Britain 2021 I am a 38-year-old English specialist from Kidsgrove. I’ve recently been selected as a National Finalist for Ms Great Britain 2021. The ‘Ms’ category runs alongside ‘Miss Great Britain’ and is aged for women between 28-39. I am sure you are aware,
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Reader and budding photographer Hannah Johnson shares her favourite place to walk in the beautiful East Staffordshire countryside – in her own words… One grey, and bitterly cold February day, I discovered these delightful lakes situated beside the JCB factory on the outskirts of the villages of Rocester and Denstone. Forming a dramatic backdrop to
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Alice Myers explores Staffordshire’s historical landmarks From Arthurian legend, to heritage railways and Stone Age caves, history isn’t only found in museums. And there are an abundance of historical tourist attractions in Staffordshire. Here are a few places to visit in Staffordshire that all tell part of the county’s varied history. Please do check
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