Staffordshire vintage tea party to raise money for children’s hospital
LRV at Staffordshire University A vintage tea party is taking place in Staffordshire to raise money for a children’s hospital. Students from Staffordshire University have organised the event in aid of...
View ArticleTamworth firm fined after worker’s arm is crushed
A Tamworth company has been fined £12,000 after an employee’s arm was crushed in machinery. Mark Capewell, 21, suffered severe crush injuries and required intensive physiotherapy after his arm was...
View ArticleBusiness leader blasts Stoke-on-Trent for “lacking ambition”
Exclusive Too many Stoke-on-Trent families are allowing their children to “see nothing wrong” with depending on State benefits, a business leader claims. Phil Wood feels the “lack of ambition” among...
View ArticleStafford councillors oppose HS2 plans
Stafford Borough Council oppose HS2 Stafford Borough councillors have blasted plans for the Hs2 railway, claiming the scheme could have a negative impact on investment. HS2 is a plan to introduce a...
View ArticleCriminals’ cash funds new Stoke-on-Trent youth club
PCC Matthew Ellis presents funds to Norton Youth Group Young people in Stoke-on-Trent are celebrating a new youth club – paid for by criminals. Norton Youth Group received a £15,480 grant from the...
View ArticleStoke-on-Trent UKIP candidate says main parties are “scared” after...
A UKIP candidate in Stoke-on-Trent claims Labour and Conservative opponents are “scared” after his party’s sensational by-election win.Mick Harold, who will stand in Stoke Central against Tristram...
View ArticleHundreds of residents stage Burslem vigil after triple death tragedy
Hundreds of Burslem residents staged a vigil for Marta Galikowska and her two daughters – exactly a week after they were found stabbed to death in their home.The vigil was organised by Patrick...
View ArticleHundreds pay respects at Stoke Minster on Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds gathered outside the Civic Centre at Stoke Minster to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday to the city’s fallen soldiers.Veterans and the armed forces were also joined by the public...
View ArticleMan jailed for murder of Stafford pensioner Jim Smith on Christmas Day
A 23-year-old man who murdered a elderly Stafford man on Christmas Day 2013 has been jailed for life.Josef Moscicki, of Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, Wokingham, was found guilty of murder following...
View ArticleSchool to stage fundraiser for Silverdale heart transplant swimmer Sam Griffiths
A campaign is underway to help heart transplant swimming champion Sam Griffiths compete in the World Transplant Games in Argentina.The 14-year-old gold medallist has been re-selected to represent Great...
View ArticleGeneral Election 2015: Conservative Jeremy Lefroy holds seat in Stafford
A joyous Jeremy Lefroy has held onto his seat in Stafford for the Conservative party after fives years as the constituency’s MP.Mr Lefroy polled 23,606 votes in the General Election with a majority of...
View ArticleMystery surrounds how Stoke-on-Trent man died in his bed
The death of a 51-year-old Stoke-on-Trent man found dead in his bed remains a mystery, an inquest heard.John Keith Rigby was found dead by his daughter Sarah Rigby and police in October 2014.Mr Rigby,...
View ArticleStafford councils raise money to support Nepal earthquake victims
Stafford councils have joined forces to raise money for the Gurkha Welfare Trust to support thousands hit by the devastating Nepal earthquake.Thousands of pounds in donations have been sent from people...
View ArticleStaffordshire hosts key cycling events this summer
Staffordshire is to host two key cycling events this summer.The Staffordshire Cycling Festival will take place on July 3 and 4 and the Ironman 70.3 triathlon will take place on July 14.The festival is...
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