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Council leader calls out "frankly incorrect" rumours over devolution meaning council merger

Council leaders have quashed rumours and confirmed that there are no plans for Staffordshire Moorlands to become part of Stoke-on-Trent...

Royal arrival for the new Queen of Queens Garden

The statue is modelled on what Queen Elizabeth wore during her visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme to celebrate the town's 800th...

Illegal food, vapes and cigarettes seized in Leek

Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have seized a large quantity of illegal foods and drinks, vapes and illicit...

Leek’s threatened MIU could continue in different form

A town’s threatened minor injuries unit could still continue in a different form and under a different name, health leaders say. NHS...

UHNM must do more on racial inequality

Staffordshire’s main hospital trust is not doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in its workforce, a new report says. University...

SEND inspection due in Staffordshire

Inspectors are due to examine support measures for children and young people with special educational needs in Staffordshire – but a new...

New images of Brough Park released as work gets underway

Work to transform Brough Park Leisure Centre to deliver modern new facilities and services for the community is now underway after the...

Town could lose walk-in centre

A North Staffordshire town could lose its minor injuries unit as part of a country-wide NHS review of urgent care. Staffordshire and...

Towns market purchased by district council

Cheadle Market, which has long been a consideration for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, in view of its strategic position on...

Leek Blues festival is Back!

Leek Blues & Americana Festival is back for 2024 from 2nd to 6th October with a packed programme of over 30 gigs in 13venues around the...

Waiting lists priority for new hospital boss

The new boss of Staffordshire’s main hospital says reducing the trust’s ‘extraordinary’ waiting lists will be his top priority. Dr Simon...

Council urged to buy town’s market

A council should spend at least £250,000 buying a town’s market hall, opposition councillors say. The Conservatives on Staffordshire...

Police present update to city council on arrests following riots

At a full council meeting on September 5th, Staffordshire Police briefed the city's leaders on the progress made so far, outlining the...

Man sentenced to 16-years after survivors of child sexual offences come forward

A child sex offender from Staffordshire has been sentenced to 16 years after the survivors came forward. Kris Middleton, 39, of Baddeley...

Stoke-on-Trent City Council welcomes government pilot to help reduce heart disease

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is delighted to have been chosen to take part in a new Government backed NHS health initiative pilot that...

County’s pothole focus sees more than 11,000 fixed in three months

An £8 million investment into defect repairs in Staffordshire is already seeing results. Since May, when the investment into...

REGENT THEATRE TO OPEN ITS DOORS AS PART OF HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Did someone say free fun for all the family?We’re joining Heritage Open Days and throwing open the Regent Theatre doors on Saturday 14...

UKHSA warns West Midlands families of back to school measles surge

. Around 15% children in the West Midlands region are not fully protected from childhood infections including measles by their 5th...

Free the beaver! New vision for beavers in England and Wales shows how

The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild Today, Thursday 29 August, The Wildlife Trusts publish A...

Grants to help arts, culture and heritage thrive

Grants of up to £4,000 are now available to generate growth in arts, culture and heritage activity in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The...

Almost 9,000 Stoke-on-Trent council homes benefit from multi-million pound investment

More than 8,900 council-owned homes have been upgraded in Stoke-on-Trent during the first year of a multi-million pound capital...

UHNM Charity-funded kitchen refurbishment to improve experience and comfort of Neonatal parents

The experience and comfort of parents whose new-born babies are receiving care at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM)...

ONE MONTH TO GO TO JB PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER INSPECTOR CALLS PLAYING AT THE REGENT THEATRE, STOKE-ON-TRENT FROM WEDNESDAY 25 TO SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

PW Productions is delighted to announce the full cast for Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB...

NEW CHAPTER BEGINS FOR YORK PLACE

A key regeneration project in Newcastle town centre – overseen by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – is ready to take a major step...

Unique projects will enhance Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage offer as centenary year looms

Five unique projects to bring Stoke-on-Trent's new heritage trail to life through different experiences have been announced. A music...

Crews work to deal with summer storm

Staffordshire highways crews have been working round the clock as high winds from Storm Lilian hit the county overnight and into this...

New one-stop shop website for Stoke-on-Trent jobhunters

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a new one-stop shop website for jobhunters. The site brings everything anyone looking for a...

Avoiding fakes at August Bank Holiday car boot sales and markets

Bank holiday bargain hunters are being reminded how to avoid buying counterfeit goods when visiting car boot sales and markets over the...

Artist’s impression gives first glimpse of revamped gallery

New artist’s impressions show how a revamped Potteries Museum & Art Gallery could look following a £5m investment. Stoke-on-Trent City...

People invited to make noise for Ukraine

People in Staffordshire are being invited to make noise for Ukraine as part of Ukraine Independence Day on Saturday 24 August . The...

Bird keepers reminded of new rules

People who keep birds and poultry are being reminded about new rules being introduced in October to help reduce avian flu. Wild birds...

Royal Stoke Anaesthetists answer life-saving plea from remote island

Four highly experienced Anaesthetists from University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) responded to a plea of help from the remote...

Patients rate UHNM highly in latest CQC Adult Inpatient Survey

Patients continue to rate their experience of care at University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) highly following the publication of...

Variety of options available to students after GCSEs

Students collecting their GCSEs today (Thursday) are being reminded of the many different opportunities available to them. From further...

Recycling centres offer helping hand for local charities

Charities in Staffordshire will benefit from a new partnership with the county council’s recycling centres. Around a dozen or more...

THEATRE COMPANY AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY AS CELEBRATION PLANS CONTINUE

A Stoke-on-Trent theatre company have been getting right to the heart of communities as they continue with preparations for a brand new...

Children encouraged to complete their Summer Reading Challenge

Children who have taken on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge are being encouraged to complete it and collect their stickers,...

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Press Release: New mobile endoscopy unit to speed up diagnostic testing at UHNM

Endoscopy patients at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) are set to benefit from shorter waits for diagnostic tests...

Local meetings help residents have their say about urgent and emergency healthcare

A series of events are being held to encourage people from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to discuss their views on urgent...

Views sought to boost electric vehicle charging network in Staffordshire

Staffordshire County Council is calling on residents to share their views on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in a new...

STOKE-ON-TRENT: GPs take part in national collective action

North Staffs GPs say the work to rule measures will not impact on patient care Family doctors in North Staffordshire could start limiting...

Businesses are being invited to run cafes in three of Stoke-on-Trent's most popular parks.

Local businesses are being invited to submit proposals for the fantastic opportunity to run cafes in three of the city’s most popular...

FREE Electric blanket testing in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent residents are being encouraged to get their electric blankets checked to make sure they’re safe to use. The city...

Dashcam appeal following fatal collision

Collision investigators are re-appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic death of a woman in Forsbrook. Kay...

WALLEYS QUARRY HEARING CONCLUDES WITH EVIDENCE FROM REGULATOR

Organisations responsible for regulating Walleys Quarry and advising on the health effects of odour emissions from the landfill have...

Ladderedge Country Park recognised as one of country’s best parks

Park in Leek raises prestigious Green Flag Award for the 10th year after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces...

New report reveals drought is now considered the biggest risk to UK nature reserves

The Wildlife Trusts take bold action to help nature adapt to climate change A new report, Embracing Nature, published today by The...

Website will help A-Level students with future careers

Students nervously awaiting their A-Level results are being reminded about the opportunities on offer, no matter what their results are....

First of its kind role to help improve hospital experience for people

A new role at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is helping to improve the day-to-day experience of patients and...

Pregnant women in the West Midlands are urged to get new RSV vaccine to protect their baby

The UK Health Security Agency and Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) are highlighting the benefits that the new RSV...

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