CEO and editor of The Staffordshire Signal, a Staffordshire-based writer, historian, photographer and filmmaker, also known as The Red Haired Stokie, covering local news, heritage, culture and community stories across the county.
Longton’s most eccentric tradition is back! From the legendary Pig Walk Parade and live music on the Bandstand to factory tours and aerial circus displays, find out everything happening in Longton on Sunday 26 April 2026.
Everything West Ward residents need to know for the Cheadle Town Council by-election on 16 April 2026, including candidate details, street lists, and the limits of local council powers.
It looks like the same old station, but the paperwork tells a different story. We go three metres deep into the council accounts to find out exactly where the £29 million Transforming Cities Fund was spent.
Capital&Centric reveals a stunning first look inside Karparc, a UK-first project transforming a former multi-storey car park into a vibrant neighbourhood of homes, indie spaces, and lush greenery.
Alderman Jack Kemp, a councillor for 50 years, has been nominated for the Freedom of Stafford Borough, joining the ranks of Winston Churchill and Olympic gold medalist Joe Clarke.
As spring arrives in Staffordshire, the countdown to the May 2026 district elections begins. From crucial voting deadlines to the potential for a major local government shake-up, here is every ward and key deadline you need to know for Newcastle, Cannock, and Tamworth.
TV presenter Rav Wilding joins Support Staffordshire at The Octagon in Stafford for the "Power of Local" conference, a major event for charities and community groups.
The Staffordshire Sight Loss Association is facing a race against time to raise £100,000 by the end of April 2026. Without these funds, over 17,000 people in North Staffordshire could lose a vital lifeline of support, friendship, and specialist advice.
Honey Box Live concludes its ninth series with a Music Awards celebration at The Rigger in Newcastle-under-Lyme, featuring Eve Buckley, Sarah Riches, and K-Estate.
Longton is gunning for the title of the UK’s first Town of Culture. Local residents and businesses are now invited to share their stories and help secure a £3 million cultural windfall for 2028.
Following the legacy of the late Neil Harrison, David Hunter and Sue of the new Chuckle Engine Spirit Company are bringing handcrafted, small-batch distilling back to the heart of Staffordshire.
