Thousands of people headed to the Staffordshire County Show this week as the popular annual event returned for two packed days celebrating farming, food, countryside traditions and rural life in Staffordshire.
A UTTOXETER charity is urging local men to sign up for its annual free prostate cancer testing campaign which this week received funding support from digger giant JCB.
Staffordshire County Council’s inaugural Business Support Conference has been hailed a success, providing the information and ambition in one point of call to boost the local economy.
Staffordshire-based M Club has unveiled ambitious £1 million investment plans for 2026, with a major programme of works designed to drive health and wellness in the city while attracting more visitors to the county.
Councillor Joan Bell, the new Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, brings nearly 40 years of public service experience to the role. During her year in office, she will focus on raising awareness of dementia and supporting people and families affected by the condition across the city.
A major new insect research facility at Keele University is set to transform efforts to combat deadly diseases such as malaria, while advancing crop protection and developing more sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides in agriculture.
JCB has donated £1,500 each to support the return of Cheadle Carnival and Party in the Park. The funding will help bring live music, family entertainment and community celebrations back to the town this summer.
Thousands headed into Newcastle-under-Lyme for this year’s Lymelight Festival as live music, artisan markets, workshops and sunshine filled the town centre across the Bank Holiday weekend.
The 2026 Overclockers UK Car Meet brought hundreds of enthusiasts to Stoke-on-Trent this weekend, as the popular event returned for its fifth official gathering with a packed display of vehicles, gaming experiences and technology under one roof.
