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Stoke-on-Trent hailed as UK’s manufacturing growth powerhouse

Stoke-on-Trent has been named the UK’s top city for manufacturing growth potential in a new report.

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Pub giant Punch makes two key director appointments

Two new directors are being brought in to help lead Punch Pubs & Co’s Leased & Tenanted (L&T) division.

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Council spending £134,000 on new Staffordshire pet crematorium

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is spending £134,000 on a new council-run pet crematorium which is expected to open before the end of the year.

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M6toll backs driver health initiative for haulage industry

Free health checks have been offered to professional drivers on the M6toll in Staffordshire as part of a national campaign aimed at improving conditions across

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Staffordshire businesses put Budget ‘ask’ to MPs as Parliament returns

Staffordshire’s business community has marked MPs’ return to Westminster by setting out a nine-point Budget challenge to Government – including a call for no further

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Stoke-on-Trent hailed as UK’s manufacturing growth powerhouse

£500m manufacturing centre planned for Staffordshire in major ceramics boost

£20m order boost as PP C&A powers into energy market

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JCB smashes world record with 406mph hydrogen-powered car

Digital innovation targets hospitality allergen challenge

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Digital innovation targets hospitality allergen challenge

A Stoke-on-Trent digital agency has developed a new platform designed to help hospitality businesses prepare for potential changes to UK allergen legislation.

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Free AI workshop to help businesses future-proof their digital strategy

Businesses looking to modernise their growth strategies by moving beyond traditional search to AI-powered discovery are invited to attend a free workshop.

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IronMarket Wealth appoints former Santander operations leader as COO

A Staffordshire wealth management firm has strengthened its senior leadership team with

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New banking hub opens in Stoke-on-Trent to support businesses and customers 

Business customers can benefit from Stoke-on-Trent’s first ever permanent banking hub. 

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Staffordshire employers to explore how work experience can build future talent

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University of Staffordshire named Modern University of the Year 2027

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National teaching honours for two University of Staffordshire education leaders

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Bursary scheme helps nine North Staffordshire young people into work and training

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Award-winning county pub shortlisted for fourth national title

The Tamworth Tap has been named among the UK’s 16 best pubs as it bids

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Luxury Staffordshire hotel unveils £150,000 wellness expansion

More than £150,000 is being invested into a luxury hotel’s wellness offering as it expands its facilities and plans further additions for next year.

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by Hayley Johnson
21 August 2026

Royal Stoke chosen as exclusive setting for new Channel 5 series

Royal Stoke University Hospital is to be the focus of a new Channel 5 documentary series offering viewers an unprecedented

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Business trio backs Headway North Staffordshire with year of padel sessions

Businesses honoured for backing Dougie Mac

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Lucideon expands US footprint with new medical testing lab

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Big Reputation celebrates third birthday following its best year yet

Older Than USA: A free day of discovery at Spode

Hobb celebrates 30 years of supporting businesses across Staffordshire 

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Eve Davies: Our exports grew by 2,000% in six years. So why did I stop selling to 22 countries? 

Jamie Kirbyshire: The overlooked business systems at risk from the 2027 phone network switch-off

Jane Tunnicliff: Why summer is a strong apprenticeship recruitment window for Staffordshire employers – and the £2k hiring incentive available to your business

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Knights to welcome almost 200 lawyers in £31m expansion

Law firm Knights is set to add almost 200 additional lawyers to the Newcastle-under-Lyme-based business after agreeing two acquisitions worth

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Staffordshire Chambers warns zero-hours reforms could add pressure on businesses

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has expressed concern that planned changes to zero hours contracts could add further pressure to employers

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M6toll backs driver health initiative for haulage industry

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Holdcroft turnover surges past £800m as profits climb 19% 

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Road scheme for new commercial development set to begin

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