Winter

RUGELEY residents are starting Christmas early this year thanks to a partnership between national housebuilder Lovell and local community hub Victory Church.   Throughout December, Lovell has donated, volunteered and gifted goodies to the local community in partnership with the church, to support with combatting loneliness and bringing joy to local families. This forms part […]

With December 25th fast approaching, some of us may be worrying that our homes aren’t looking festive enough. It can be hard to find time for extensive decorations when juggling work and family life in the lead-up to the Christmas holidays. If you’re wondering how to add last-minute touches to your home this holiday, check

A local housebuilder has found that people across Staffordshire are turning to artificial intelligence to help ease the pressure of Christmas preparation. The research from Redrow Midlands, which is currently building at Curborough Lakes in Lichfield and Amington Garden Village in Tamworth, found that over a third (36%) of the 2,000 people surveyed across the

Today is Dougie Mac’s Christmas Jumper Day and businesses, schools, individuals and community groups across the City have pulled on their festive knitwear to support their local hospice.   Deborah Vickers, Head of Business and Events Fundraising at Dougie Mac, said: “Christmas Jumper Day is one of our favourite days of the year, we love

On Friday 5 December, the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire launched the latest edition of its annual winter lights trail, Illuminated Arboretum. Running until Monday 22 December from 4:30pm each evening, this year’s 1.5-mile experience offers a fresh route with new installations capturing the spirit of 1945 and sharing heartfelt Remembrance stories. Each year, the

A spectacular free event featuring music, giant puppets, a lantern parade and a myth-inspired fire show is set to light up a Stoke-on-Trent park next weekend. Urban Wilderness CIC will host its second Winter Gathering on Saturday, December 13, in Longton’s Queen’s Park from 4pm to 6pm. The free family-friendly event, inspired by Greek mythology,

It’s party season, and Hard Rock Cafe Manchester’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to send everyone rocking into 2026, with live music, a three-course feast and seasonal cocktails to boot. The New Year’s Eve experience package, for £45.30 per person, includes a three-course festive meal with one glass of prosecco. Festive starter options include

The visit included a meet and greet with Santa  On Wednesday 3 December, learners from Ruskin Mill Trust enjoyed a festive and fully immersive day out at Trentham’s Winter Light Trail, an experience organised in partnership with Trentham and WePop. The visit offered a rare opportunity for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to explore the gardens at their

A new campaign to promote safer shopping and selling this winter has been launched. Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have teamed up with the Central England Trading Standards Authorities (CEnTSA) to help people shop safely and support businesses in meeting their responsibilities during the busy holiday period. With more shoppers turning to online platforms and second-hand sources