Charity calls for Christmas Jumper Day support

A 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

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Ambitious accountancy firm to boost its numbers in recruitment drive

A fast-growing accountancy firm is reaching out for fresh talent after doubling its numbers over recent months. Dains, which now has offices across the UK, is growing its nearly 400-strong workforce after making three major acquisitions and expanding its operation on Festival Park in Stoke-on-Trent. The firm, founded in Lichfield in

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A guide to filling up your Staffordshire festive diary

People in Staffordshire are being reminded about the many ways to have a nostalgic Christmas in Staffordshire as part of a new campaign. Whether shopping for that unique gift, looking for an overnight stay, a night out or something festive to do with the family, the #ChristmasInStaffs campaign can help.

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Ethical choc-makers launch sweet range for Christmas

An 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

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St Modwen Logistics back new £16m technical training hub

Ambitious plans to build a £16m technical training hub in Stafford have taken a major step forward with the acquisition of key land and announcement of a significant new partner. Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has secured a site where the new Institute of Technology (IoT) is expected to

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Local businesses invited to shape future of Station Road

Local businesses have been invited to participate in Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s consultation on proposed improvements to Station Road. The council was awarded £29 million by the Department for Transport through the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), which sets out to transform how people move around the city, address current infrastructure challenges,

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