A town centre college has held a topping out ceremony to mark the completion of the building’s concrete frame.
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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Ceramics manufacturer Churchill China has reported a dip in profits and revenue for 2024, but says it remains well positioned for growth as market conditions improve.
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A popular Staffordshire pottery painting café is opening a second store at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands next week.
Pretty Pots, which has built a loyal following at its Milford base over the past eight years, will launch its new Cannock site on Tuesday, 29 July, in the former Sportslocker unit.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has written to local MPs raising concerns that the Government’s proposed Employment Rights Bill could damage hiring, deter investment and create unintended consequences for small and medium-sized businesses. In a letter to Labour MPs Gareth Snell, Allison Gardner, David Williams, Adam Jogee and Leigh Ingham, deputy
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Harper & Keele Veterinary School has been ranked number one in the UK for Veterinary Medicine in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) – just as its first cohort of 90 students graduate and enter the profession.
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A Tamworth paper packaging manufacturer is backing a Team GB athlete on his journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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