A Leek couple who used to run a popular Mexican restaurant are preparing to open a waffle and dessert venue in their hometown.
Small Business Saturday takes place tomorrow (6 December) with people across the UK being encouraged to show their support and shop small.
Here, Daily Focus presents a guide to some of the brilliant Staffordshire businesses worth a visit while Christmas shopping this festive season.
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Support from the business community is needed to top off an appeal helping to make Christmas brighter for people in need.
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Two Staffordshire magicians are preparing to bring a unique mix of magic and comedy to Rugeley’s Rose Theatre for one night only later this month.
Ed Sumner writes about their progression to a large theatre show, what it means to them and what else guests can expect.
Eager elves have delivered hundreds of gifts and food parcels to families in Burton upon Trent as part of a series of good deeds.
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Joinery business In2 Kitchens and Bedrooms has been given the go ahead to continue with significant expansion plans which will see it build and relocate to new premises, creating new jobs.
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One of Stoke-on-Trent’s longest-established accountancy firms has been acquired by a larger group, which both companies say will strengthen their ability to support local businesses.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council has confirmed its proposals to reshape local government in Staffordshire with plans for two new local authorities – one covering North Staffordshire and another for Southern & Mid Staffordshire.
Here, the authority’s leader councillor Jane Ashworth explains the reasoning behind the vision.
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A Stoke-on-Trent petrol station is set to reopen later this month after being acquired by another group.
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Browns Distribution has made its biggest-ever investment into its team coinciding with a recruitment drive being undertaken due to new contract wins.
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A print management company is expecting to create new jobs and see a rise in turnover following the completion of a management buyout (MBO).
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