Leading developer St Modwen Logistics has put forward plans for a business park at Uttoxeter which is expected to lead to hundreds of jobs.
A Staffordshire-based manufacturing specialist is helping to ramp up production of the UK’s fastest-growing automated self-serve drinks technology.
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A major overhaul of planning and licensing rules is set to make it faster and easier for new cafes, bars and music venues to open in disused shops, in a bid to revitalise high streets and support small businesses. The changes include the introduction of new ‘hospitality zones’ where permissions
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Businesses across Stoke-on-Trent are being encouraged to get involved in a video project marking the city’s 100th birthday – by picking up their phones and sharing what they love about the city. The Love Stoke 100 project, which is managed by Framescape and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, invites
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Five Staffordshire organisations have received a prestigious award recognising their commitment to supporting the armed forces community. The Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award is the highest accolade for employers who go above and beyond in supporting defence personnel, including veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and military
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Goodwin PLC has posted record profits, largely driven by a growing demand for defence and nuclear-related products. The Hanley-based group of mechanical and refractory engineering companies, which was founded in 1883, reported a trading pre-tax profit of £35.5 million for the year ending April 30, 2025 – a 47 per
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Plans to regenerate Burton upon Trent’s High Street have taken a step forward, with East Staffordshire Borough Council approving funding for the first three phases of development using the Government’s Towns Fund. The scheme, which outlines work on the site over the next two years, includes the demolition of unused
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Brewing and hospitality giant Marston’s has officially launched its new family-focused pub concept, with the Knot and Plough in Stafford reopening as the first-ever ‘Woodie’s’ venue on 30 July. The popular local pub has undergone a major refurbishment to transform it into a welcoming space for families, with a strong
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Plans for a major new storage and distribution facility in Stoke-on-Trent have been approved, despite concerns over potential flood risks.
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A charitable foundation set up in memory of Chasetown entrepreneur Noel Sweeney has reached a major milestone after donating more than £1 million to good causes across the Midlands and beyond.
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A Staffordshire-based testing and inspection specialist has strengthened its fire safety offering with the acquisition of an independent fire testing laboratory in Scotland.
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