Commuters have faced major disruptions on the roads this morning as a blanket of snow swept across the county. Many local roads remain at a standstill as a number of severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been enforced. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said; “Cold air is
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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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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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Sales at Portmeirion Group are expected to have hit at least £110 million last year. Strong Christmas trading and “robust” demand across its portfolio of consumer goods brands means the firm estimates full year sales will be four per cent higher than 2021 and four per cent ahead of market expectations.
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A star of The Great Pottery Throw Down is among a high-profile line up revealed by Staffordshire University for its upcoming TEDx event featuring creative minds from across the region. The theme of TEDxStaffordshireUniversity is “Thinking through Making” and nine speakers have been specially selected by a panel of judges from across
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Motorists are facing further traffic uncertainty from Monday as a fortnight of highway improvements begin along a stretch of the A34. Staffordshire County Council’s highways teams will be carrying out works at The Fillybrooks/Walton Roundabout, the A520 Stafford Road and the B5026 Eccleshall Road near Stone. The exploratory works are ahead
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Local businesses and community groups looking for a hot-desking location are to be given the chance to win a year’s free office space worth more than £1,000. Entries are soon to be invited to The Pitch competition, being launched by Stoke-on-Trent’s new premium office and co-working space Smithfield Works. As
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A Stoke-on-Trent-based charity is reaching out to help children and families learn creative and affordable cooking skills this winter. The Hubb Foundation is providing slow cookers and recipe books to deserving families identified by schools and community venues. In the second wave of its Hubb Pots Project the charity provides
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Leading lawyer Sean Spinetto has joined legal and professional services business Knights as a partner, bolstering two of its key teams. Sean is based at Knights’ Stoke operation to support the business’ focus on key markets outside London. He brings vast experience of advising on the acquisition and sale of
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Leading loss assessors Oakleafe Claims has launched a new podcast exploring the complex world of insurance claims. ‘The Claim Game’, hosted by Oakleafe Claims co-owner Dean Goodwin, has just aired its first episode featuring Grant Williams, who heads up the Midlands claims team for Oakleafe based within Staffordshire. Grant said:
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