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IronMarket Wealth wins Best Cautious Portfolio at the 2026 Citywire Investment Performance Awards

Staffordshire firm wins national award for the second consecutive year after being shortlisted in four categories IronMarket Wealth has won Best Cautious Portfolio at the 2026 Citywire Wealth Manager Investment Performance Awards, securing the title for the second year running. The Staffordshire firm was shortlisted in four of the five

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New plans target final phase of Stoke-on-Trent business park’s regeneration 

Plans have been drawn up to complete the redevelopment of a Stoke-on-Trent business park, which could create new business space, attract investment and support jobs

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Administration-hit manufacturer returns with new name and six-figure investment

A long-established metal finishing company is back open for business after being rescued from administration and undergoing a six-figure investment in plant refurbishment.

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£186k investment to boost efficiency at KMF

Metal fabrication firm KMF has invested £186,000 into two new machines expected to result in significant energy savings at its production facilities.

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PM responds to Burton brewery closure threat

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to support MP Jacob Collier and local residents over plans to close the town’s Marston's Brewery, putting more than

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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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Ceramics firm enters new market with first-ever glaze range

JCB smashes world record with 406mph hydrogen-powered car

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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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Cash boost for ceramics firms looking to recruit apprentices

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University of Staffordshire tops UK games design rankings

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Free business workshops launched for young Stoke-on-Trent entrepreneurs

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Free cyber security workshop launched 

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Retailer who helped revitalise Ashbourne invests in Uttoxeter High Street

A new shop boasting 100 well-known fashion and country-lifestyle brands has opened on Uttoxeter’s High Street with the owner hoping to play an active role in breathing new life into the town.

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Six-figure investment brings historic Stoke-on-Trent hotel back to life

A landmark hotel has reopened to the public following a six-figure investment, with the new management planning to establish the venue as one of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading places to stay.

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by Hayley Johnson
22 October 2026

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

Personal experience of the challenges families face when arranging care for loved ones has prompted a Staffordshire woman and her

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

Endon business owner takes on 400-mile cycle for cancer charity 

Café expansion to bring new pilates studio to town centre

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North Staffs Mind marks 50 years with a gala dinner celebration

Big Reputation celebrates third birthday following its best year yet

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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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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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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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New Sainsbury’s Local planned for Trentham showroom site

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New Stone base gives 30-year-old recruitment firm room to grow 

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Holdcroft drives talent with launch of skills academy

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