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Cricketers bowled over by renewed generosity

Digger giant JCB has pledged thousands of pounds to a Staffordshire Moorlands cricket club to support them over the next three years.  The company has renewed its sponsorship of Cheadle Cricket Club and presented members with £3,000 to cover the 2023-2025 seasons.  JCB has two factories in the town and

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Council tax to rise in budget that seeks to support business

Staffordshire County Council has pledged to spend millions more on business infrastructure and development in its 2023/24 budget.  The authority which is planning to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent – the maximum amount allowed without a referendum – says it wants to deliver a “balanced budget” that will

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Production company champions film-maker hopefuls 

A film production company is looking to give opportunities to would-be movie makers in Staffordshire.  Green Eye Productions Academy was set up as a creative hub two years ago backed by a £3,000 Get Started and Grow grant from Staffordshire County Council.  As well as providing a more efficient and

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Best-selling celebrity writer lined up to provide confidence-boosting advice

A best-selling author, journalist and high-profile social media commentator will give a humorous and inspiring insight into her life at an innovative event aimed at boosting self-confidence. Award-winning writer, national newspaper columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran – who has nearly a milion Twitter followers – will headline a high-profile line-up

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Two new directors appointed at The HEX Group

Staffordshire-based engineering and manufacturing firm, The HEX Group has announced the promotion of two senior managers to join their board of directors. Adam Smith becomes Operations Director at Bri-Stor Systems and Michael Whitfield takes up the role of Sales Director in Alpha Manufacturing.  These promotions reflect the continued profitable growth

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Approval expected for city’s transport plans

Latest plans to improve transport in Stoke-on-Trent with developments such as a new tram-type network are expected to move one step further today, Tuesday.  Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s cabinet will meet this afternoon to discuss the Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan outlining proposals covering the period up to 2031. Members are

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