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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Hopes are still alive this morning of a takeover to save Stoke-on-Trent-based Wade Ceramics from administration. Daily Focus understands at least two interested parties have spoken to administrators to look at Wade as an investment opportunity. Reports that the 155-year-old business was on the brink of administration have shocked the
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Entrepreneurs are being targeted by Staffordshire University in a drive to harness business success in new partnerships to benefit the county. Company leaders heard Vice Chancellor Martin Jones open doors while throwing down the gauntlet during a dinner for hundreds of the area’s most successful companies. As well as unveiling
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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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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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MasterChef judge turned jazz pianist Jay Rayner leads an ensemble of topflight musicians through a vivid night of music at the New Vic in the spring, before the sensational Ballet Cymru return to the theatre with an adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs from Roald
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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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A leading estate agent has said that the biggest monthly fall in UK house prices in two years is the ‘cooling down’ and ‘rebalancing’ that is needed in the property market.
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I was humbled that around 70 members turned out on a cold and dull late November morning for our 73rd AGM. It’s quite a procedural affair where we approve the annual accounts, our President, Kate Beardmore, reviews the previous year’s performance, we appoint our auditors and approve the election of Members
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Food inflation rose to 12.4 per cent in November – the category’s highest inflation rate on record. The increase from 11.6 per cent in October is putting a further squeeze on consumers, retailers and their suppliers. The rise in food prices forms part of a sobering set of figures released
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