Staffordshire

Official unveiling of Aethelflaed sculpture
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THE official unveiling of the 6-metre high Aethelflaed sculpture has taken place today (Monday) with special guests of the Mayor, those involved in the production process and even Æthelflæd herself (sort of!) After...
Fire warning ahead of sunny weekend
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STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is warning of the dangers of fires in the outdoors following another deliberate fire in the county. Temperatures are set to soar this weekend, making conditions ideal for fires to start...
‘Welcome’ destruction of lorry used in illegal waste dumping
Environment & NatureHeadlineStaffordshire
THE destruction of a tipper lorry involved in illegally dumping a huge amount of waste at a Staffordshire beauty spot is “extremely satisfying”, says a community leader. County Councillor Gill Heath spoke after watching the...
Nominations still open for Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards
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WITH just a week to go, people are being reminded there’s still time to nominate work colleagues, carers, friends and family members for a special award. The Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards, now in their...
Staffordshire Police say new policing model sees increase in neighbourhood officers and detectives
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STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE have said that Neighbourhood policing and criminal investigation teams in the County will be bolstered by a new policing model and an increase in officer numbers following the Police and Crime Commissioner’s...
Council campaign asks ‘Got time to foster?’
Children & Young PeopleHeadlineStaffordshire
‘Got time to foster?’ is the latest campaign from Staffordshire County Council’s Fostering Service to help find families for some of the county’s most vulnerable children. The rallying call comes alongside Foster Care...
Near full employment continues with strong investor confidence in county
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INVESTOR confidence in Staffordshire is being demonstrated with the construction of new speculative developments as near full employment continues, the county’s economic growth leader said today. Mark Winnington said new development will lead to more jobs...
Firefighters’ International Service of Thanksgiving at Alrewas
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HUNDREDS of firefighters from across the country have attended a high profile thanksgiving service in Staffordshire. Once again the National Arboretum in Alrewas hosted The Annual International Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 13.The ceremony...
Find out more about flood protection at county campaign event
Environment & NaturePlanning & DevelopmentStaffordshire
PEOPLE in Tamworth and surrounding areas can find out more about how they can better prepare for flooding and protect their properties at a town centre event next week. Tamworth’s Market Square will hold the Floods...
Staffordshire Police opens its doors for family fun day
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A CHANCE to meet with Police Dog Cooper - Staffordshire Police's famous rescue working dog and his canine colleagues will be just one of the opportunities on offer at this year's annual Open Day...
House fire started by barbecue coals
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STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to extinguish barbecue coals properly after a house fire in Stafford. Crews from Stafford, Penkridge, Stone, Longton, Eccleshall and Hanley attended the fire on Castle Bank on Monday...
Organisations come together to promote healthier attitude to death
Health & NHSStaffordshire
FORTY different organisations from across Staffordshire are coming together to promote a healthier attitude to death and dying. As part of the Staffordshire Health and Wellbeing Board’s Dying Matters campaign, forty organisations from nurseries to crematoria...
Young bikers targeted in latest road safety campaigns
StaffordshireTravel & Motoring
YOUNG bikers from across Staffordshire are being targeted in a series of campaigns to help promote safer riding on the county’s roads. Young riders aged 16 to 21 are being offered a £50 voucher off the...
Stay safe and avoid counterfeits this May bank holiday
BusinessHeadlineStaffordshire
PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant and avoid buying counterfeit goods if they’re heading to one of Staffordshire’s May bank holiday markets or car boot sales. While providing a family day out where people...
Thousands join in Staffordshire Day celebrations
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THOUSANDS of people from across the county joined in the celebrations for Staffordshire Day yesterday (Tuesday 1 May). Over 50 events across the county marked the day.  As the sun shone, attractions, businesses and groups...
30 inch oatcake baked for record attempt!
CommunityHeadlineStaffordshire
TAMWORTH Community Together CIC attempted to beat the current Guinness World Record Oatcake Attempt today, Tuesday 1 May to celebrate Staffordshire Day. The Staffordshire oatcake is a savoury pancake made with oatmeal, flour and yeast. Its...
Staffordshire Police say changes to their policing approach will positively impact crime
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STAFFORDSHIRE police Chief Constable, Gareth Morgan has said that changes they are making to their policing approach will have a positive impact on the crime increases in Staffordshire. Reflecting a national picture of increased crime...
Lichfield man jailed for 22 years for historic sexual assaults on young girls
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A LICHFIELD man who preyed on four young girls in a series of rapes and indecent assaults in the 1970s and 1980s has been jailed for 22 years. Anthony Ashley, aged 61, was jailed today...
Staffordshire attractions win prestigious national awards
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
THE National Memorial Arboretum has been named the UK’s best large visitor attraction at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence ceremony. The arboretum near Lichfield, the UK’s national Centre for Remembrance, fought off competition...
Staffordshire residents to join in Royal Wedding celebrations at Windsor Castle
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TWELVE Staffordshire residents will be visiting the grounds of Windsor Castle on 19th May to share in part of the Wedding Day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The lucky invitees have been nominated by the...
Share your mugshot on Staffordshire Day
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
THERE’S an easy, brand new way to get involved with Staffordshire Day (Tuesday 1st May) this year – the Staffordshire Day Mugshot! Enjoy Staffordshire, Staffordshire County Council and the county’s other local authorities want people...
Man carjacked after stopping to help teens lying on road
CrimeHeadlineStaffordshire
A MAN was assaulted and had his car stolen after he stopped to help what appeared to be two teenagers in distress. The 45-year-old man, from Heath Hayes, Cannock, was driving along Lime Lane...