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Keele University’s new Vice-Chancellor has outlined his ambitions for developing the institution’s links with local businesses and expanding its Science and Innovation Park.  In an interview with Daily Focus, Kevin Shakesheff described Keele’s innovation district as having the potential to be ‘internationally significant’ and said he would like to double

Local firms, entrepreneurs and community organisations are being invited to help shape a town’s next business festival, which is set to take place next spring.   The second Shaping the Future Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Festival will be held in March 2026, with events taking place across the town at venues including Keele

Construction specialist Tara Group has its sights set more than doubling turnover to £400m in annual sales by 2030 after strengthening its leadership team with three senior finance appointments. The Chasetown company, home to Cameron Homes, Chasetown Civil Engineering and Keon Homes, has brought in David Grady as Group Chief

Colleagues and family have paid tribute to founder of award-winning Staffordshire engineering company KMF, Michael “Mick” Higgins, who has passed away, aged 80,  following a short illness. He founded KMF with two colleagues from ICL, Kidsgrove in 1971, having previously worked in the metal shop there. The founders’ initials –

Iconic new colourways for a worldwide favourite ceramic classic are bubbling up the recovery of one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most famous pottery names two years after it was rescued. Wade Ceramics’ fish-shaped jugs, loved by owners the world over for their quirky design and gurgling noise when pouring, now come in

Finalists for this year’s Beacon Awards have been announced with the shortlist representing the best of Lichfield district’s creativity, resilience and enterprise.