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.
Colleagues and family have paid tribute to founder of award-winning Staffordshire engineering company KMF, Michael “Mick” Higgins, who has passed away, aged 80, following a short illness. He founded KMF with two colleagues from ICL, Kidsgrove in 1971, having previously worked in the metal shop there. The founders’ initials –
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Iconic new colourways for a worldwide favourite ceramic classic are bubbling up the recovery of one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous pottery names two years after it was rescued. Wade Ceramics’ fish-shaped jugs, loved by owners the world over for their quirky design and gurgling noise when pouring, now come in
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Plans have been submitted for a UK-first green AI data centre at the historic Spode Works in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take urgent action in the Autumn Budget on November 26 to ease the growing pain felt by employers from rising taxes, wage costs and policy uncertainty.
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Free cyber security training has been launched to help Staffordshire employers and employees combat the rising threat of cybercrime. The launch comes as automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover is paralysed by a high-profile cyber attack which has halted production at its UK sites and affected dozens of supply chain businesses.
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Personalised bone china mugs made in Stoke-on-Trent were the highlight of an exclusive gift pack presented to President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania to mark the second day of their state visit to the UK.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is strengthening its support for local firms and stepping up its lobbying efforts in response to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which highlights the challenges facing businesses across the county.
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Vehicle charging specialist Allego has opened its largest UK charging hub in Stoke-on-Trent, positioning the city as a key stop on the national EV map while creating fresh opportunities for local businesses.
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Stoke’s Creative Village has welcomed a powerful player in the town’s ongoing regeneration story.
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A young CAD technician from Stoke-on-Trent has played a key role in bringing a unique new attraction to life on the Devon coast.
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