A Newcastle-under-Lyme fermented pickles champion who is set to be featured on TV is launching a food festival.
Economic headwinds have forced the closure of two established breweries based in Staffordshire.
MoreA fundraising manager is using his background as a former professional actor to devise money-spinning events with a theatrical twist. Paul Deakin, who works for Support Staffordshire, aims to “create experiences” for people while asking for their donations. As well as being a charity board member he is also a
MoreHomes in the Hockley area of Tamworth are to have their carbon footprint reduced in a drive to make council-owned properties warmer. Tamworth Borough Council, working with its housing repairs contractor Equans, has launched the initiative to boost the energy efficiency of the concrete-frame houses while working towards its goal
MoreBusinesses still have time to send in their views on draft policies and proposals for new development in Stafford Borough over the next two decades. The Borough Council is consulting on its Local Plan 2020-2040 Preferred Options document, with the cut-off point for submissions fixed at 12 noon on Monday
MoreContinuing train strikes could lead to a long-term reduction in the numbers of business people using the railways, it was claimed today. With further industrial action planned for December and early January, business owners are warning that remote working is increasingly likely to replace real-time train journeys. Walkouts by the
MoreStafford Chamber of Commerce has re-located to a new home in the town’s Grade 11 listed Shire Hall. The Chamber has become an anchor tenant in the business enterprise centre at the newly refurbished building close to the Market Square. The Stafford Chamber, a division of the Staffordshire Chambers of
MoreA Stoke-on-Trent based charity supporting the homeless has launched a fund-raising appeal on the back of the nationwide Christmas Jumper Day. The Gingerbread Centre is asking people to don festive outfits on Friday, December 9, the day after Save the Children’s annual event. Donations will go towards the Centre’s work
MoreAn ethical chocolate business run by an environmentally conscious couple has launched a range of truffles in time for Christmas – with a nod to the festive spirit. Cocoa Creations in Stafford was set up by Rachel Costello and Ian Wilson when they decided to pursue their passion for all
MoreA new warning over cyber crime has been issued – just as one of the largest utility companies in the county revealed it has been hacked. South Staffordshire PLC, the parent company of South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water, was targeted and believes the bank details of some of its
MoreA trio of Staffordshire University filmmakers have been awarded cash bursaries after impressing a local film company. For the sixth year running, Inspired Film and Video offered BA (Hons) Film Production students from Staffordshire University the chance to compete for funding to support their final year projects. After pitching their
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