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A community initiative, which promotes local artisans and small businesses, is opening its first Creative Department Store in Staffordshire.  

A hairdresser has opened his own salon bringing a new independent business to a North Staffordshire town centre.

A pub company, a brewer and a waste management firm combined forces to take part in a clean-up operation at Cannock Chase.  Staff from Punch Pubs & Co, Molson Coors Beverage Company, both based in Burton upon Trent, and Biffa were among 100 volunteers who collected 73kg of waste from

Paris 2024 silver medallist Adam Burgess was given a rousing welcome home to Staffordshire when he visited JCB’s World HQ.  Slalom canoeist Adam, who has been sponsored by JCB since 2020, secured his prize at the Stade Nautique in Paris in front of a crowd of more than 12,000 people.

Five unique projects have been announced that will vividly enhance a heritage trail celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s rich history – just as it gets ready to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

An exhibition that aims to dispel any lingering myths of a 'wasted' career in the creative and tech industries is up and running in Stoke-on-Trent – featuring the work of some of the best local companies and individuals in the sector

An artist and teacher who took a leap to open her own business has won a spot in an exhibition representing the best of equestrian art.  Catherine Averill has been drawing since she was a youngster but took the chance to open Catherine Averill Artwork at Amerton Farm, near Stafford,

Titanic Brewery has said farewell to two stalwarts of the company who have retired after 60 years of service.  Phil Salt has left the business after nearly 40 years and holding a variety of roles in that time, most recently that of drayman.  Meanwhile, Bob Crumpton’s retirement puts an end

The former owner of a Lichfield restaurant has been banned as a director for 12 years after making false statements to abuse a Covid support scheme. 

Punch Pubs & Co has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.  Clive Chesser is stepping down from the role after six years to become chief executive officer at The PureGym Group.  The Burton upon Trent-based pub group’s current chief operating officer Andy Spencer will be his successor.