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‘The dominance of retail on high streets is something of the past’, according to a new report published by a House of Lords committee – which also found that out of town retail centres can have a ‘significant negative impact’ on local high streets. 

JCB’s third annual Christmas Toy Appeal has turned out to be its most successful one yet with more than 1,700 presents donated by kind-hearted employees. 

Additional tax measures announced in the recent Budget could help trigger a wave of spending in automation and outsourcing, according to an industry expert.

Two ‘surplus’ city council-owned heritage sites are set to be transferred to an independent charity in a bid to secure their future. 

While Christmas celebrations are in full swing for many people across the county, others find themselves in a position where they need a little help and support.

There are many charities across Staffordshire doing great work for people in difficult situations.

Here, Daily Focus details some of their campaigns still looking for support from

Multi-million-pound plans to overhaul two town centre sites in Newcastle-under-Lyme into new communities have been submitted to the council.

A landed estates business which manages resources in South Staffordshire is aiming to grow its portfolio of industrial estates by 50 per cent – and has appointed a new property director to drive the expansion.