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.
Environmental ambassador Dan Dick has transformed the streets of Stoke town, removing a staggering 4.5 tonnes of litter and tackling dozens of safety issues in just five months as part of the High Street Accelerator programme.
A Newcastle-under-Lyme community interest company is bridging the digital divide after securing £100,000 worth of donated IT equipment for local charities and schools.
Stoke-on-Trent marks its centenary with new bronze and steel heritage markers, guiding visitors through the city's world-famous industrial and pottery history.
A historic £18.94 million injection from Homes England has greenlit the transformation of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The ambitious project will turn a former car park and shopping centre into 328 new homes, featuring the UK’s first multi-storey car park apartment conversion.
Tinnitus Awareness Week 2026 (2–9 February) focuses on the music industry and hearing health. With one in seven UK adults affected by ringing or buzzing in the ears, this year’s campaign highlights how modern hearing aids and safe listening practices can provide much-needed relief.
Stafford Borough Council has announced a freeze on car parking and garden waste collection fees for the upcoming financial year. The move aims to support local businesses and provide relief to residents during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Stafford Borough Council has announced a freeze on car parking and garden waste collection fees for the upcoming financial year. The move aims to support local businesses and provide relief to residents during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Hospital waiting lists across Staffordshire have dropped by over 13,000 since the general election. Local MPs Leigh Ingham and Gareth Snell credit the progress to NHS staff dedication and a £9.8 million investment in new facilities and robotic surgical technology.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is poised to launch a new four-year strategy to bolster unity and civic pride. Following public feedback, the plan features a Citizen’s Assembly and a streamlined focus on tackling disinformation while building trust between residents and local institutions.
Residents are invited to a moving afternoon of remembrance at All Saints Church as Leek hosts the Staffordshire Moorlands’ National Holocaust Memorial Day service. Featuring personal testimonies and original music, the event focuses on the 2026 theme: Bridging Generations.
Stoke-on-Trent's vital HAF programme has secured £4.5 million in government funding, ensuring free healthy meals and activities for disadvantaged schoolchildren will continue through 2029.
As the city braces for its most severe winter weather in ten years, officials have moved to debunk online misinformation regarding salt shortages. With 350 tonnes of grit already deployed and hundreds more arriving, the council is prioritizing main routes to keep the region moving.
