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Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade 2026 Brings Crowds, Colour and Community Spirit to the Town

Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade 2026 brought huge crowds, sunshine, handmade costumes, music, food and community spirit to the town.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 26 Apr 2026

Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade 2026

Lymelight Festival 2026 Announces Full Line-Up for May Bank Holiday Weekend in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Lymelight Festival returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme this May Bank Holiday weekend, with more than 40 artists performing across three outdoor stages and venues across the town centre.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 24 Apr 2026

Weekly food waste collections start in Cannock Chase next week

Weekly food waste collections will begin across Cannock Chase from the week commencing 27 April 2026, as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling initiative to increase food waste recycling.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 Apr 2026

Waste and Recycling Collections, Cannock Chase Council

Classic children’s stories inspire 2026 Longton Carnival and Pig Walk

Longton Carnival and Pig Walk will return on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a classic children’s literature theme, a free town centre programme, and a parade celebrating reading, creativity and community.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 Apr 2026

Foundry Festival to Open with SHADER at The Underground and Close with War Child Charity Finale at Artisan Tap

Foundry Festival will bring almost 60 live bands to Stoke-on-Trent across four days this May Bank Holiday weekend, opening with SHADER at The Underground and closing with a War Child UK charity finale at Artisan Tap.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 Apr 2026

Foundry Festival to Open with SHADER at The Underground and Close with War Child Charity Finale at Artisan Tap

Care residents draw on over 700 years of tea-drinking wisdom to crown their perfect cuppa

Residents at Wyrley Rose care home in Walsall have shared their verdict on the perfect cup of tea ahead of National Tea Day, with Earl Grey, strong black tea and early morning brews coming out on top.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 20 Apr 2026

Residents at a Great Wyrley care home crown 'Britain's Best Cuppa'

OUTSIDE awards 30 Creative Community Commissions across Staffordshire Moorlands

Arts programme OUTSIDE has awarded 30 Creative Community Commissions to artists, community groups and organisations across the Staffordshire Moorlands, with more than £24,000 supporting creative activity over the next year.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 20 Apr 2026

OUTSIDE awards 30 Creative Community Commissions across Staffordshire Moorlands

MP Gareth Snell welcomes government funding boost for B Arts Ltd and Collab Training Academy CIC

MP Gareth Snell celebrates a government funding boost for B Arts Ltd and Collab Training Academy CIC, aimed at strengthening community cohesion and bridging divides in Stoke-on-Trent Central.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 18 Apr 2026

MP Gareth Snell welcomes government funding boost for B Arts Ltd and Collab Training Academy CIC

Tamworth Care Home Named Among Best in West Midlands

Arkall Manor in Tamworth has been recognized as one of the top 20 care homes in the West Midlands by carehome.co.uk, following glowing reviews from residents and families.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 17 Apr 2026

Bolton Gate Arts CIC launches family, nature-inspired, arts day to celebrate the start of their summer season 2026

Bolton Gate Arts celebrates the launch of its summer season with "The Garden Gate," a free family event on Saturday 2nd May featuring garden crafts, well being walks, and live music.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 15 Apr 2026

Bolton Gate Arts CIC launches family, nature-inspired, arts day to celebrate the start of their summer season 2026

Call for entries: Celebrating 30 years of the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition

Artists and photographers from Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire are invited to submit their work for the 30th anniversary of the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition at Fenton Town Hall.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 14 Apr 2026

Call for entries: Celebrating 30 years of the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition

A County in Celebration: Your Ultimate Guide to Staffordshire Day 2026

From the debut of the Staffy Trail to the vibrant Leek Arts Festival and exclusive museum tours, Staffordshire is throwing its biggest party yet for the 10th anniversary of Staffordshire Day. Discover how to celebrate our 10th anniversary this May bank holiday.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 14 Apr 2026

Staffordshire Day 2026, May 1st, 10th Anniversary