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Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has kicked off the Christmas season in style with a dazzling Window Display competition that brought creativity and community spirit to high streets across the UK. Teams from SATCoL charity shops and donation centres transformed their windows into festive masterpieces, spreading cheer and showcasing sustainability. An internal competition invited […]

With gold prices remaining strong and demand for quality jewellery high, Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones is encouraging locals to take a fresh look at forgotten treasures tucked away in drawers and jewellery boxes.   The Penkridge sale room’s recent Winter Antiques Auction demonstrated just how buoyant the market is. Gold jewellery performed exceptionally well, with

What This Means for People Across Staffordshire Staffordshire is set to feel the impact of one of the biggest changes to the criminal justice system in decades. The Government has announced plans that would remove jury trials from a large number of criminal cases. Only the most serious offences such as murder rape and manslaughter

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has teamed up with acclaimed local artist, Stacy Hammond, to create a bespoke illustrated map celebrating the six counties the charity proudly serves. The unique artwork shines a light on the iconic landmarks across the region and showcases the charity’s three vital air bases.   The six-county map features: Key cultural

·       Carol Trigg, 68, still sits in court with the help of her guide dog  ·       She shares her story to call for more people to volunteer as magistrates across the country  ·       This International Volunteer Day (5 December), new research shows almost one in two people interested in volunteering   There can be few more terrifying prospects than waking up one day

Local musicians have always built their careers from the ground up. They rehearse in garages, play late-night pub shows, hand out homemade CDs, and hope word of mouth spreads. But today, the path looks different. The internet has shifted the center of gravity. Visibility is no longer tied to physical venues. Musicians now reach audiences

Taxi rides are the safest option, at least in theory. We’ve all heard the seasoned advice: avoid late-night walks and stay safe alone by skipping public transport. Yet, as one Lancashire study found, a third of taxi users feel unsafe, and these anxieties might not be ungrounded.   As the season of dark evenings and

We all know how easy it is to fall into a routine. The days start to blend together, and before you know it, you’re in a rhythm that feels all too predictable. The good news is that switching up your routine doesn’t have to mean making dramatic changes. Small, enjoyable tweaks can bring a fresh

A set of early 20th-century Scottish sporrans caused quite a stir in the sale room at Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones, fetching an impressive £1,600 at auction. The four brown leather sporrans, complete with brass fittings and showing signs of age, proved unexpectedly popular with bidders. While more modern examples of Scottish regalia – in October