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.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council addresses "misleading" reports regarding new food waste rules, confirming residents will receive a caddy rather than a fourth wheelie bin.
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.
The full line-up has been announced for Foundry Festival, a brand new two-day celebration of live music taking over Stoke-on-Trent city centre on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May.
The popular Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival returns this April. Explore over 70 guided walks through stunning scenery, local history, and wildlife trails suitable for all abilities.
Stafford Borough Council is set to unveil a major "Development Framework" for the town centre. Featuring a new market hall, food court, and residential living, the plans represent the biggest transformation of the county town in a generation.
