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Local Politics

Youth Hub secured for Stafford by local MP

Young people in Stafford and surrounding villages, including Gnosall, are set to benefit after MP Leigh Ingham secured a new Youth Hub for the area.

Aug 6, 2026 Read full story

News

Record number of potholes filled across Staffordshire in July

Staffordshire highways crews have patched a record 4,750 potholes in July — more than any other month in the past five years.

Aug 6, 2026

Crime

Gnosall fly-tipping incident leads to £600 fine

A man from Nottingham has been fined £600 after rubbish was illegally dumped in a layby near Gnosall on the A518.

Aug 4, 2026

Leisure

Can Gnosall win a Staffordshire tourism award for 2027?

Local tourism and hospitality businesses across Staffordshire can now enter the 2027 Visit Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards, with applications closing 6 September 2026.

Aug 3, 2026

Announcements

Gnosall to see a near-total solar eclipse

On 12 August 2026, people in Gnosall will be able to watch a dramatic partial solar eclipse, the biggest in almost 30 years.

Aug 2, 2026

Second fire breaks out at Cannock Chase in two days

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at Cannock Chase — the second fire to hit the popular beauty spot in just 48 hours.

Aug 2, 2026

New petrol station and drive-thru to open near Stafford by 2027

A major new Shell forecourt is under construction at junction 14 of the M6, with plans to open in April 2027.

Jul 31, 2026

Are you eligible for £150 off energy bills this winter?

Millions of households could get £150 off their energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount, but you need to act before 23 August.

Jul 31, 2026

George & The Dragon Celebrates CAMRA Runner-Up Success

The George & The Dragon micropub in Gnosall has another reason to celebrate after being named Runner-Up in the Heart of Staffordshire CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year 2026.

Jul 28, 2026

Is your child ready for their new school journey?

If your child is starting a new school in September, Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership has advice to help you prepare them for travelling safely.

Jul 27, 2026

3,000-year-old Bronze Age treasure found in Staffordshire

A rare Bronze Age fastener unearthed in Ellastone is heading to a Staffordshire museum — and it's only the seventh of its kind ever found in England.

Jul 27, 2026

Residents launch planning challenge over proposed Knightley Road development

A group of local residents has launched a new campaign website in response to the proposed housing development on land at Knightley Road, Gnosall.

Jul 23, 2026

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Local and regional news

Climb Gnosall's St Lawrence Bell Tower this Heritage Open Day

Ever wondered what Gnosall looks like from the top of St Lawrence Church?

Aug 31, 2026

Leisure

Staffs Police recruiting new officers via degree apprenticeship

Staffordshire Police is looking for new recruits to train as police constables through a paid degree apprenticeship, with applications open until September 2026.

Aug 31, 2026

Announcements

Heating oil customers to get compensation after order cancellations

Gnosall heating oil customers who had orders cancelled during a price surge may receive compensation following action by the UK's competition watchdog.

Aug 30, 2026

Announcements