Staffordshire’s first boutique indoor self-service dog wash has expanded thanks to a £5,000 boost Victoria Shepherd set up Happy Henry’s! at Amerton Farm near Stafford to follow her dream of running a dog spa business. And she has used an interest-free loan from the Staffordshire’s County Council Start-Up scheme to expand into dog grooming. The […]
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It’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this coming weekend and many of us are planning a celebration. Whether it’s a street party, a gathering at home or you’re joining in the array of events taking place across Staffordshire and Stoke, it’s certainly a milestone worth marking. After all, it’s unbelievable to think Queen Elizabeth was just
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is almost here and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the historic occasion in Staffordshire. With a two-day bank holiday tagged onto the weekend and lots of events planned throughout the county, Her Majesty’s milestone can certainly be marked in style. Victoria Wilson, Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture at
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A series of training sessions to help bikers stay safe on the road is set to run throughout the year. Are you a motorcyclist who wants to improve their cornering or overtaking? The BikeSense rider development scheme, which includes top tips from police, could be for you. It is being delivered by the Staffordshire Safer
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The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit the region during its final journey to the Commonwealth Games. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. The Queen’s Baton Relay will provide the opportunity for
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If you’re looking for an unusual day out this summer then we might have just the thing. Stafford Crematorium is hosting an open day in July for people to get a behind the scenes look at what goes on. It’s not the obvious choice for a day out but it’s certainly an opportunity to take
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If you have concerns for a family member or yourself then there are events on offer in Stoke next week to provide information on dementia. Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to contact their GP if they’re experiencing or worried about signs of dementia. Early diagnosis is key to ensuring the right support is in
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Are you competing in the Ironman 70.3 competition? With a month to go until the triathlon record numbers of people have already signed up. Around 3,000 athletes will take the chance to push their limits in a challenging 70.3-mile swim, bike, and run event on June 12. This year’s event marks the first full capacity
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Award-winning show gardens will be on display once more as visitors are invited take a look. The show gardens at Nantwich’s Bridgemere Garden Centre are to be relaunched after a major restoration to return them to their former glory. Bridgemere Show Gardens, which boast a collection of Chelsea medal-winning gardens, will be unveiled at a
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Thousands of people from across Staffordshire turned out for the county’s seventh Staffordshire Day celebrations. It may have rained all day on Sunday, May 1 but the wet weather failed to put people off from enjoying the best of the region. A film festival, artisan markets and Instameets were among the events and activities on
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