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Strictly Knot Dancing smashes fundraising record as M Investment Group’s Shanie Chaudry-Goodall lifts glitterball

A charity dance night featuring 12 contestants from Staffordshire’s business community has smashed its fundraising record, becoming the biggest single fundraising event in the history of Dougie Mac. Strictly Knot Dancing returned to The King’s Hall on Friday night, where a 600-strong crowd helped raise more than £200,000 for the

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Michelin takes top honours in UK customer service awards

Keele-based Michelin is one of just three businesses to win a UK award recognising outstanding customer service.

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Chasetown Civil Engineering targets £150m after securing B Corp status

Chasetown Civil Engineering is targeting revenues of £150 million by 2030 and plans to recruit at least 30 more people as it looks to build on

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Dutch group buys substation specialist SES

A Stafford-based engineering business specialising in high-voltage electricity infrastructure has been acquired as part of a Dutch group’s plans to expand across the UK.

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Burton shopping centre welcomes three new retailers in four weeks

Burton upon Trent’s town centre has been given a boost with the arrival of three new retailers within four weeks.

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Portmeirion demands answers over £120m ceramics funding ahead of Budget

Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

Six-figure investment secured by historic ceramics firm

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Sweet success for Lichfield College students in business challenge

Ceramics firm enters new market with first-ever glaze range

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£300k investment backs entrepreneur’s new IT comparison platform

A Staffordshire tech entrepreneur has launched what he describes as the world’s first comparison service for managed IT providers following a £300,000 investment — with plans to create new jobs and expand into America.

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AI transforms operations at Burton roof tile manufacturer

A roof tile manufacturer using artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up its operations has reported time savings on some processes by more than 50%.

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DJH’s biggest-ever deal adds £7m revenue and 70 staff

Accountancy and professional services group DJH has competed its largest ever acquisition, adding £7 million

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Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

Ceramics manufacturers could receive a £2,000 government incentive for recruiting eligible apprentices

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University of Staffordshire appoints new Vice Chancellor

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College hosts employer events to help tackle skills shortages

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Chamber warns new safeguarding rules could hit work experience placements 

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Sweet success for Lichfield College students in business challenge

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Burton shopping centre welcomes three new retailers in four weeks

Burton upon Trent’s town centre has been given a boost with the arrival of three new retailers within four weeks.

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M&S launches first recruitment drive ahead of 670-job Lichfield expansion

M&S has launched a recruitment drive for two new sites in Lichfield which are expected to create 670 new jobs.

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by Jon Owen
9 November 2026

Huge response for new Stone ADHD and neurodiversity coaching service

A new coaching service designed to support children, teenagers and adults with ADHD and other neurodiverse challenges has launched in

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Beeswax business brings a natural wellbeing buzz to county

Daughter’s experience of father’s care inspires new business

Myers & Co fundraising to help test hundreds of local men for prostate problems 

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Thinking of rebranding your business in 2027? Five mistakes you can’t afford to make

Begin. Belong. Beyond: How employers are helping shape the future workforce through T Level industry placements

North Staffs Mind marks 50 years with a gala dinner celebration

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Juliet Moran: A tech-savvy AI expert nearly got scammed by AI. The long con is coming for you

Stuart Elford: The nerves, friendships and fundraising behind my Strictly challenge 

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Stuart Elford: Budget must turn growth promises into jobs for Staffordshire

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Talbots Law invests in new Stoke-on-Trent office

Talbots Law has moved into a new office in Stoke-on-Trent as it looks to expand its presence across Staffordshire and the

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Beswicks Legal appoints new corporate partner with 30 years’ experience

Beswicks Legal has boosted its corporate team with the appointment of a new partner.

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Hundreds of Ocado jobs coming to Stoke-on-Trent after logistics deal

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Royal Mail orders 261 new trailers from Don-Bur

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