A former local authority school careers consultant has swapped the security of the public sector for manufacturing after purchasing a long-established engineering company.
Tamworth Castle is partnering with South Staffordshire College on a new fashion and heritage project celebrating the town’s Victorian past.
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Emma Bridgewater Limited, in Stoke-on-Trent, has halved its annual losses after a strategic brand repositioning aimed at strengthening margins and improving underlying performance.
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The issues shaping higher education – and the role universities can play in addressing them – will be explored in a new series of public debates launching at Keele University this year.
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Business leaders have renewed calls for urgent investment in the A50/A500 corridor following a high-level meeting with Burton and Uttoxeter MP Jacob Collier – and are asking local companies to share their experiences.
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Stoke-on-Trent has become the first city in the UK to declare a heritage emergency, warning that deteriorating historic buildings are holding back regeneration and economic growth.
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Lichfield District Council has confirmed it will deliver the popular Lichfield Food & Drink Festivals in 2026, with both spring and summer events planned.
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A former bank in Stafford is set to be transformed into a new adult learning centre, following its purchase by Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG).
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Water Plus has become the first business water retailer in the UK to gain a Net Zero standard aligned to science-based targets, confirming its plans to cut carbon emissions are ahead of the pathway linked to limiting global warming to 1.5C.
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A Stoke-on-Trent training provider has launched a new apprenticeship aimed at helping businesses develop in-house AI skills and boost productivity.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has raised concerns over proposed reforms to the statutory consultee system in England’s planning process, warning that reducing the role of key consultees could create risks for both development and the environment.
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