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Andy Jackson

Senior journalist and PR professional with just under 40 years’ experience. Andy’s investigated for and written for every national newspaper, many magazines and most broadcasters. He’s also handled strategic PR, crisis management and media relations for major NHS and private sector organisations. He grew up in Stoke-on-Trent and is an advocate for Staffordshire business. “Our county deserves Daily Focus,” he said.

    Createch, social event ad Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
    20 September 2023
    Events/News

    Josiah Wedgwood to give keynote speech at imaginative social event aimed at putting Stoke-on-Trent’s creative sector on the map

    Josiah Wedgwood has been announced as the keynote speaker at the first event staged by a group of creative businesses based in Stoke-on-Trent.

    gv of buildings on the site Spode, Stoke Stoke-on-Trent.
    News

    Clear alternative vision called for as plans for Spode site dropped

    Controversial plans to develop Stoke-on-Trent’s Spode site under a city council flagship £10 million Levelling Up project have been shelved and will be replaced.

    23 March 2023

    Motor racing prodigy racing towards F1 big time at Red Bull supremo Christian Horner’s young driver academy

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Motorsport fans in Staffordshire  are being urged to back a rising driving prodigy from the county who is racing towards the big time at

    Help shape Staffordshire’s biggest-ever showcase of apprenticeships

    Education and Training/News

    Businesses in Staffordshire are being asked to complete a new survey to fuel the biggest-ever, widest-reaching promotion of apprenticeships in the county.

    News

    Lift owners warned: Don’t get cut off 

    Staffordshire lift/elevator owners are being warned to act now to make sure emergency communications are in place after the big analogue telephone switch off. 

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    by Andy Jackson
    9 July 2026
    Financial/Legal/News

    Knights doubles revenue over five years and celebrates latest set of strong results

    National legal and professional services business Knights is looking ahead to another year of growth after a positive set of financial results.  

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    by Andy Jackson
    7 July 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    EXCLUSIVE: New £4.2m entertainment venue to open at Spode this autumn

    Work has started to build a new 500 seat entertainment and hospitality venue at the heart of Stoke’s historic Spode site.

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    by Andy Jackson
    3 July 2026
    News

    Fresh £6m plans land for historic Spode site

    More plans for the future of the historic Spode site have gone in to Stoke-on-Trent City Council, following yesterday’s news of the £24 million green light for the latest phase of development.

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    by Andy Jackson
    2 July 2026
    News

    £24m Spode investment combines AI, jobs and heritage

    £20 million plans for a higher than hi-tech data centre at the heart of Stoke-on-Trent have been given the green light, along with business developments accommodating 40 jobs.

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    by Andy Jackson
    1 July 2026
    Sponsored Content

    Older Than USA: A free day of discovery at Spode

    Guided tours of exciting progress at the Spode site take place on American Independence Day – this Saturday, 4 July.

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    by Andy Jackson
    1 July 2026
    News

    Chambers urge incoming Prime Minister to put business first

    Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has backed calls on Prime Minister hopeful Andy Burnham’s to deliver certainty, investment and growth for business, after the Manchester Mayor’s key speech yesterday.

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    by Andy Jackson
    30 June 2026
    Education and Training/News

    Can happier workplaces boost performance? Keele Debate examines link between wellbeing cultures and productivity

    CEOs, directors and HR professionals are being invited to Keele University for a high-profile debate on how workplace happiness drives performance, improve retention and build stronger organisational cultures.

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    by Andy Jackson
    16 June 2026
    Education and Training/News

    Staffordshire graduates outperform sector average in latest employment data

    University of Staffordshire graduates have recorded above-average employment outcomes in the latest Graduate Outcomes survey published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

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    by Andy Jackson
    9 June 2026
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    News

    Fletcher Moorland raises more than £43,000 to back the Dougie Mac

    A Stoke-on-Trent engineering business has raised more than £43,000 for Dougie Mac as part of an ambitious company-wide charity challenge. Fletcher Moorland, based in Stoke, has collected £43,925 so far after launching an “Around the World in 80 Days” fundraising campaign in support of the hospice charity. The challenge has

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    by Andy Jackson
    1 June 2026
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    £5.2m Bloor Homes HQ opens as housebuilder strengthens regional base

    Goodwin confirms review of potential sale of major engineering division

    Accountancy firm Philip Barnes joins Sumer network in regional merger 

    Training provider puts skills to work in knife-crime fight

    Doors of Barlaston Hall to open for charity ‘Night to Remember’ as Channel 4 cameras roll in

    Trentlings teach families what makes Burton upon Trent special 

    man and woman clinking glasses with Bavarian beer, link to Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest comes to Stone with new food, drink and music festival

    Chef’s recipe: Raspberry and Apple Spritz

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