Founder, 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.
Stoke-on-Trent's £100 million Student Village has thrown open its doors, the city banks £9.14 million for social care reform, and Leek's Nicholson Institute gets ready for its grand reopening. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
The Staffordshire Signal was invited to the official opening of the University of Staffordshire’s new £100 million Student Village, where we were given a tour of the landmark development before students move in.
A direct train connecting Stoke-on-Trent with Manchester Airport will begin in May 2027, making journeys simpler for passengers across North Staffordshire.
Heritage Open Days brings ten days of free history to Staffordshire, the public vote opens for the LoveNUL Business Awards, and Gareth Snell wins a government pledge to put British ceramics back on the procurement menu. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Discover free Heritage Open Days events across Staffordshire from 11 to 20 September 2026, including guided walks, historic buildings, workshops, tours and talks.
Classic, retro, performance and American cars filled Penkridge Markets for Wheels Motor Show 2026. Watch The Staffordshire Signal TV's video from the show.
Hanley and Burton have both made a national top 10 of England’s greatest pub towns, with traditional Stoke on Trent pubs and Burton’s famous brewing heritage earning praise.
At least 50 country houses have disappeared from Staffordshire, taking workplaces, community connections and family history with them. New analysis explores what their loss could represent today.
Historic England has raised formal concerns over Spode Works' demolition plans, Stoke-on-Trent's city status is safe from local government reorganisation, and our first Signal TV documentary is nearly ready to share. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
