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Hannah Hiles

A journalist and comms professional with an eye for a story, Hannah has more than 20 years' experience in news, features and PR in Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

    Topping out ceremony
    10 October 2024
    Education and Training/News

    College celebrates milestone in construction of new town centre building 

    A town centre college has held a topping out ceremony to mark the completion of the building’s concrete frame. 

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Castle gateway bridge to be replaced as part of £21m town centre regeneration plans 

    Planning permission has been granted to replace a castle gateway bridge to create a wider approach to the historic site as part of a £21 million regeneration project.  

    13 December 2024

    New Italian deli to open in historic Lichfield cinema building 

    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    A historic former cinema in Lichfield is set to come to life again as a new Italian deli prepares to open its doors this

    Grade I-listed Tamworth Castle added to Heritage at Risk register 

    News

    Grade I-listed Tamworth Castle has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register – while a historic copper mine in the Staffordshire Peak District

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    News

    Former chief economist appointed chair of youth skills charity 

    A former chief economist has been appointed board chair of Stoke-on-Trent youth skills charity The Challenger Academy. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    2 March 2026
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    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Unseen castle heritage pieces find new community homes 

    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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    by Hannah Hiles
    27 February 2026
    News

    Housing provider unlocks brownfield site for £3m affordable homes scheme 

    A former garage site in Burton upon Trent is being transformed into 14 affordable homes in a £3 million brownfield regeneration scheme. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    26 February 2026
    Education and Training/News

    SOCOTEC launches global academy to drive workforce development after £2m apprenticeship investment 

    A testing and inspection specialist has launched a global learning and development initiative as part of a multi-million-pound investment in apprenticeships and employee skills.  

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    by Hannah Hiles
    25 February 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Staffordshire jewellery designer scoops prestigious New York award 

    A Staffordshire jewellery designer has won an international award after showcasing her work at New York’s Wearable Art Museum. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    25 February 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Seddon appointed for next stage of multi-million pound museum transformation 

    The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is set for a major transformation after a £5 million contract was signed to upgrade the city centre landmark. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    23 February 2026
    Group of Business People hands with Marketing Strategy Concept
    News

    More than a third of Staffordshire SMEs ‘lack marketing strategy’, finds new research 

    More than nine in ten Staffordshire SMEs believe marketing and communications drive business growth, yet over a third have no strategy in place for the year ahead according to new research. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    23 February 2026
    News

    Family funeral firm launches direct cremation business with four jobs 

    A new direct cremation business has launched, creating jobs and targeting growth in one of the UK funeral sector’s fastest-expanding markets. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    23 February 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Former bookkeeper opens independent bookshop after cancer diagnosis 

    A new independent bookshop is set to open at Amerton after its owner decided to follow her dream in the wake of a life-changing cancer diagnosis. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    20 February 2026
    Lifestyle & Leisure/News

    Huge new woodland set to be planted in Staffordshire in ‘rare and exciting’ opportunity  

    Forestry England is set to plant its largest new woodland in more than 20 years in Staffordshire. 

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    by Hannah Hiles
    20 February 2026
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    The Tawny’s Plumicorn restaurant wins culinary honour of three AA Rosettes

    New visitor experience links Stoke-on-Trent’s pottery heritage with modern production 

    Chimichecas to bring a taste of Mexico to the Moorlands 

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    Community invited to help create North Staffordshire clay map 

    Prime Minister commits to review of energy support for ceramics industry 

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    Grade II listed Stafford town centre hotel on the market

    Drinks boss champions self-belief as research shows 71% of Midlands small business leaders lack confidence to pursue ideas 

    Punch Pubs backs homelessness charities with food donations

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