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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, a campaign encouraging consumers to shop local and to support small independent businesses in their communities.

With the festive season in full swing, Daily Focus brings you a guide to some of the county’s best independent small businesses to turn to when Christmas shopping.

A campaign has been launched highlighting Staffordshire as a top destination for family fun this Christmas.

A free festive extravaganza – dubbed ‘an Arabian Nights version of Christmas’ – featuring street performers, music, storytelling and even a real camel, is set to take place next weekend. 

Tamworth Borough Council has taken control of Ankerside Shopping Centre in a move it says will secure its long-term future.

Two popular choices in the North Staffordshire food scene have chosen Leek’s revamped indoor markets as the place for their new venues.

The businesswoman behind a £2 million luxury restaurant, beauty salon and mini spa destination says she is "absolutely thrilled" to be opening the doors after a "horrific" six-year journey to get to this stage.

A vibrant celebration of local entrepreneurship will take place at a special city centre market being held tomorrow. 

Work on the hotly anticipated Goods Yard development in Stoke-on-Trent is entering its final stages as a new public square and green spaces start to take shape – and it’s not too late for businesses to move to the site.  

A Staffordshire council has put out a call for potential operators and tenants who may be interested in playing a part in a redeveloped Burton Market Hall.  

A free day of festive family fun will lead to the switching on of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Christmas lights this weekend.