A former local authority school careers consultant has swapped the security of the public sector for manufacturing after purchasing a long-established engineering company.
The Prime Minister has pledged to review support for energy-intensive industries including ceramics after the issue was raised in the House of Commons by Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove MP David Williams.
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A new industry-backed apprenticeship scheme is being developed to help safeguard the future of North Staffordshire’s ceramics sector.
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A digital forensics and cybersecurity consultancy is offering fully funded digital safeguarding support to schools and care settings across Staffordshire.
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Japanese restaurant Panko & Sushi is set to open at the Goods Yard development in Stoke-on-Trent following an investment of almost £250,000 and the creation of 40 new jobs.
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More than £1.4 million will be invested in community projects across Lichfield district after councillors approved funding for a wide range of local facilities, sports clubs and community spaces.
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It’s World Book Day today and independent bookshops are booming across Staffordshire, making it an exciting time for readers in the county.
At Daily Focus we always love to hear about new bookshops opening. Here we spotlight some of the recent launches in the county’s literary landscape – and if you know another great Staffordshire bookshop, give them a shout
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Michelin has expanded its partnership with Ainscough Crane Hire, taking on full responsibility for the crane operator’s tyre requirements across its truck, trailer, van and mobile crane fleets.
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Stoke-on-Trent-based print and signage specialist Engage Creative has marked a ‘pivotal’ year of growth, investing £100,000 in new equipment, delivering its largest-ever fleet rebrand and recording its busiest month since launching in 2022.
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A former chief economist has been appointed board chair of Stoke-on-Trent youth skills charity The Challenger Academy.
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Items from Tamworth Castle’s extensive archive are set to go on public display across the town after selected pieces were transferred to new community venues – including some which have never been shown before.
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