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

Turnover topped £800 million as a Stoke-on-Trent automotive group enjoyed one of its "best annual achievements in recent years".

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

A family-run recruitment firm specialising in transport and logistics has invested £25,000 into establishing and developing a new office in Stone.

First look at new creative and leisure spaces planned at Spode Works

New images have offered at first look at what upcoming creative work and exhibition spaces at Spode Works will look like.

New enterprise units and town centre plans among district council’s priorities

Plans to support business growth and town centres are among priorities identified by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council before it is abolished in 2028.

Global automotive firm signs deal for 108,600 sq ft Staffordshire manufacturing facility

A 108,600 sq ft advanced manufacturing facility is set to be built in North Staffordshire for a global automotive parts designer.

Industry

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

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

Goodwin confirms review of potential sale of major engineering division

Innovation

JCB smashes world record with 406mph hydrogen-powered car

Digital innovation targets hospitality allergen challenge

Digital

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.

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.

Financial

Ornua Foods UK grows sales to £550m after investing in Leek facility

Ornua Foods UK increased turnover to £550 million last year as the

DJH grows to 900 staff with South West expansion

Accountancy group DJH has expanded into the South West after acquiring a

Education & Training

Staffordshire employers to explore how work experience can build future talent

University of Staffordshire named Modern University of the Year 2027

National teaching honours for two University of Staffordshire education leaders

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

Lifestyle & Leisure

Beer business toasts £3m milestone as it launches 15 new brews

An online beer business has broken through the £3 million revenue mark as it celebrates its 15th year with its biggest-ever collaboration project.

Cannock theatre could be saved under new plans

An under-threat theatre in Cannock could be saved from demolition under a new option being considered by councillors.

Health & Wellbeing

by Hayley Johnson

27 July 2026

Business trio backs Headway North Staffordshire with year of padel sessions

Three companies have teamed up to help people living with acquired brain injury experience the physical and social benefits of

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Businesses honoured for backing Dougie Mac

Technician in blue gloves and safety glasses operating a 3D printer in laboratory setting.

Lucideon expands US footprint with new medical testing lab

Woman with short gray hair and glasses wearing a floral patterned blouse, seated indoors.

Helen Dos Santos: Prevention is the key to better workplace mental health

SPONSORED

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

Guest Articles

Eve Davies, wearing a green dress, sits on green chair with her legs crossed and hands on knee. Mural of a black and white cat's face can be seen in the background.

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

LEGAL

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

Con man jailed after taking £187,000 from 22 victims

A rogue trader who stole £187,000 from customers across Stoke-on-Trent has been jailed for five years following a Trading Standards

TRANSPORT

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

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

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