Martin Murray resigns as leader of Staffordshire County Council, councillors back a £40m bid to replace a 202-year-old bridge, and two YouTube food reviewers rave about Sunday lunch in Uttoxeter. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Martin Murray resigns as leader of Staffordshire County Council, councillors back a £40m bid to replace a 202-year-old bridge, and two YouTube food reviewers rave about Sunday lunch in Uttoxeter. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
More than 1,340 people queued into Stoke Minster for the first Stoke Ceramics Fair, Ace Padel opens its fifth club at Fenton Manor, and two pairs of Mediaeval Baebes tickets are up for grabs. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Duchess China lands fresh investment and a global JCB order, the fallow deer rut gets going on Cannock Chase, and more than 2,000 runners tackle the Potters 'Arf. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Stoke-on-Trent's first ever book festival opens this Saturday, the New Vic is looking for Potteries people to bring Rachel Shenton's Gladstone Girls to the stage, and Gnosall is crowned Staffordshire's best kept village. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Bradwell's green space sale row rumbles on, the fire hit Leopard Hotel gets a fresh set of plans, and Castle Classics revs back into Newcastle. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Stoke-on-Trent's £100 million Student Village has thrown open its doors, the city banks £9.14 million for social care reform, and Leek's Nicholson Institute gets ready for its grand reopening. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
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.
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Plans for a Starbucks drive-through on Broad Street in Leek are recommended for approval, despite objections over congestion and the potential impact on independent cafés.
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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More than 1,340 visitors packed Stoke Minster for the first Stoke Ceramics Fair, bringing together over 40 makers and prompting calls for a bigger venue next year.
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Veterans and serving military personnel attending this year’s Remembrance Sunday services can travel for free with London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
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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Senior county councillors have backed plans to seek more than £40m from the Government to replace the historic 202-year-old Chetwynd Bridge, with Staffordshire County Council proposing a £6m contribution towards the project.
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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More than 70 roles are now open as M&S prepares to launch its new 437,000 sq ft automated distribution centre in Lichfield, which is expected to create 600 jobs in total.
Staffordshire’s natural beauty and its inhabitants. Featuring rural walks, wildlife conservation, and our popular local pet spotlights
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Two tickets for the opening night of Aladdin at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre are up for grabs in a charity auction raising money for Senior Staffy Club.
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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Members of the Round Table Family walked overnight from Birmingham to Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum, raising over £25,000, marking five years of fundraising for suicide prevention charity CALM.
Supporting the local economy. Updates on Staffordshire business launches, innovation, and educational opportunities across the region.
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Emmaus North Staffs has moved into the former Debenhams unit at the Potteries Centre, giving the charity more space for furniture, household goods and community support services.
Navigating the modern world. Exploring the balance between traditional hobbies, photography, and the latest digital trends in Staffordshire.
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Hammerwich based bestselling author Phillipa Ashley is bringing festive romance to bookshelves this November with Stay Another Christmas, a heartwarming story of second chances, new beginnings and finding love in unexpected places.
Martin Murray has resigned as Leader of Staffordshire County Council, with Hayley Coles taking over following the third Reform UK leadership departure in less than a year.
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, Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee reflects on the Policing & Crime Minister’s visit to the town and the introduction of new Respect Orders aimed at tackling persistent anti-social behaviour.
Martin Murray resigns as leader of Staffordshire County Council, councillors back a £40m bid to replace a 202-year-old bridge, and two YouTube food reviewers rave about Sunday lunch in Uttoxeter. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
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