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Four members of Staffordshire County Council’s Libraries and Arts service have been shortlisted for a national award. Projects getting pre-used school uniforms to families who need them, a new Book Chat Group on Facebook and a new digital information programme are amongst the activities shortlisted. Kerry Hutchings, based at Cannock library, has been shortlisted for the […]
Stoke City say they’re looking forward to having fans back for tomorrow’s clash with Premier League Aston Villa. Supporters are being told they’ll notice a number of significant changes and the clubs updated Covid-19 Code of Conduct will be in operation. Although the wearing of face coverings is no longer mandatory, the club is strongly […]
Port Vale assistant boss Andy Crosby says he was pleased with their workout at Newcastle Town on Saturday. The majority of the first team squad played for just over an hour before the academy lads turned out for the remainder of the game in the 6-2 win.
A damaged sculpture of a heroic soldier from Wolstanton has been restored to its former glory thanks to the generosity of a local resident. The Council has repaired the wood carving – honouring Tom Brown Tivey who fought in the First World War for the North Staffordshire Regiment and reinstated it at the award winning […]
A house has been severely damaged by a fire in Stoke-on-Trent. Now fire bosses are urging people to be extra careful when lighting up a barbecue this summer. The blaze, at a property in Meir, which was deemed accidental, started at a barbecue before spreading – causing damage to decking, a double garage and the […]
People in Staffordshire are being urged to spot the signs of scams, report them and look out for those who may become victims themselves. Scams Awareness Fortnight is underway and the County Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding people to be aware of the risk of scams whether online, on the phone, through the post […]
Health bosses at Staffordshire County Council have issued a plea for patience as plans to lift national lockdown restrictions will remain in place until at least July the 19th. It comes as Covid cases nationally as well county-wide continue to rise. Surge testing is underway in Leek and Cheddleton following an outbreak of the Delta […]
Stoke City youngster Will Forrester says scoring on his debut for the club was the icing on the cake for him. The 19-year-old defender opened the scoring in the 2-0 win at Bournemouth in the final game of the season on Saturday. Forrester was drafted into the starting line-up because of an injury to Harry […]
Ben Adams elected as Staffordshire Police and Fire Commissioner Ben Adams has been elected as the new Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime after beating four other candidates. The result has just been announced at the count in Burton-on-Trent, with Mr Adams getting 136,024 votes, with an overall turnout of 28.90%. Mr […]
Games involving Stoke City, Port Vale and Crewe Alex on Saturday are set to be moved. It’s because the matches which were due to kick off at 3pm clash with the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. All three of our local games will be moved forward to 12.30p pm Stoke host Preston, the Vale […]
