Heritage Open Days 2026: Your Full Guide to What's On Across Staffordshire
Discover free Heritage Open Days events across Staffordshire from 11 to 20 September 2026, including guided walks, historic buildings, workshops, tours and talks.
Discover free Heritage Open Days events across Staffordshire from 11 to 20 September 2026, including guided walks, historic buildings, workshops, tours and talks.
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.
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.
Objectors are fighting Spode Works' regeneration plans, a Tunstall landlord faces an £8,000 bill for a crumbling heritage building, and Longton says thank you to its firefighters with care packages for every watch, this week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
A council leader faces chamber outburst allegations, Best of British Beer turns 15, and the Horn Dance returns to Abbots Bromley. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
The Environment Agency has declared drought in the West Midlands, with reservoirs low and greenspaces increasingly at risk of fire. This is the weekly round up from The Staffordshire Signal, delivered every Wednesday.
This week's edition of The Staffordshire Signal Weekly is out. Deliberate fires in Middleport, an MP's first column for the Signal, and how to watch the solar eclipse from Westport Lake. Staffordshire's news, written by Staffordshire, for Staffordshire.
This is the weekly round up from The Staffordshire Signal, delivered every Wednesday.
Plus the Big Staffy Stroll, and a Burslem war hero honoured after 108 years. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Daily updates, council news, and breaking stories from across Stoke-on-Trent and the towns of Staffordshire.
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Residents and leaseholders are set to be consulted on two new options for the future of 10 council-owned tower blocks across Stoke-on-Trent.
Celebrating the heart of the Potteries. From traditional kiln heritage in Stoke-on-Trent to modern ceramic artists and advanced ceramics across Staffordshire.
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A free creative workshop at Spode Museum invites Stoke-on-Trent residents to explore the hidden histories of ball clay while creating mosaic tiles from original Spode ceramic shards.
The social heartbeat of our county. Dedicated to local arts, community projects, and the people making a difference in Staffordshire.
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Classic, retro, performance and American cars filled Penkridge Markets for Wheels Motor Show 2026. Watch The Staffordshire Signal TV's video from the show.
Exploring the rich past of Staffordshire. From industrial landmarks and historic estates to the untold stories of our towns and villages.
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Discover free Heritage Open Days events across Staffordshire from 11 to 20 September 2026, including guided walks, historic buildings, workshops, tours and talks.
A guide to Staffordshire’s local produce, independent restaurants, and home styling. Celebrating the best in local food, drink, and interior inspiration.
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A new hire scheme could give residents an alternative to travelling by car - but its success will depend on affordability, safety and the council's ability to prevent nuisance parking.
Staffordshire’s natural beauty and its inhabitants. Featuring rural walks, wildlife conservation, and our popular local pet spotlights
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Eccleshall Show returns tomorrow, 5th September, with equestrian competitions, classic vehicles, family entertainment, food and traditional country show attractions.
Getting moving in the county. From Peak District hiking and outdoor adventures to local sports clubs and health and wellness tips.
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A new padel facility has officially opened in Cannock, with a welcome event featuring free court sessions, coaching demonstrations and freebies planned for 3 October.
Supporting the local economy. Updates on Staffordshire business launches, innovation, and educational opportunities across the region.
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Hunter Douglas Visualisation Experience has relocated its global digital photography operation from Burslem to a premium managed office at Smithfield Works in Hanley.
Navigating the modern world. Exploring the balance between traditional hobbies, photography, and the latest digital trends in Staffordshire.
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New screen acting classes for children and young people aged 6–16 are launching in Stoke-on-Trent on September 27th, offering practical training for film and television.
Staffordshire County Council leader Martin Murray responds to the Government’s decision to pause local government reorganisation proposals.
The Staffordshire Signal's May 2026 issue: the fight to save Stoke-on-Trent's proudest trade, the Moorlands Growth Fund breathing new life into rural villages, R.J. Mitchell's Spitfire preparing to fly again, and why British flowers matter. Free to read.
MP's Voice is a monthly column giving Staffordshire's elected representatives a platform to speak directly to constituents. The words and views expressed are the author's own and do not represent the editorial position of The Staffordshire Signal.
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In this month's MP's Voice column for The Staffordshire Signal, Stafford MP Leigh Ingham writes on the Youth Guarantee, Stafford College's new Advanced Manufacturing status, and why the high street needs a reason to believe again.
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.
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.
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Politics and Regeneration Writer. A GCSE student and Founder and Editor of the Audley Parish Newsletter. Passionate about politics, regeneration and local democracy, and committed to producing fair, balanced journalism that holds power to account.
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