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Have your say on Stafford town centre's big makeover

Stafford Borough Council is holding public drop-in sessions this summer so residents can view and question plans to transform Stafford town centre.

Jul 23, 2026 Read full story

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Road congestion warning for Staffordshire golf and racing events

Drivers in Staffordshire are being warned of potential congestion this week as Golf and Ladies Day take place just six miles apart.

Jul 23, 2026

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Staffordshire roads gritting policy gets first update in a decade

Staffordshire County Council is overhauling how it decides which roads get gritted in winter, with communities and key destinations taking priority over road classifications.

Jul 22, 2026

Leisure

Free and cheap family days out across Staffordshire this summer

Dozens of family activities costing no more than £30 for a family of four are on offer across Staffordshire this summer.

Jul 22, 2026

Crime

Police warn of burglars targeting open windows in hot weather

Staffordshire Police are urging residents to keep windows and doors locked after a rise in burglaries linked to the warm weather.

Jul 22, 2026

Jack joins Winston Churchill on Stafford's roll of honour

A former council leader has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Gnosall Councillor and Mayor Mark Winnington.

Jul 22, 2026

Gnosall edging closer to drought

Much of southern, central and eastern England is now on the brink of drought, with no significant rainfall expected for at least the next five days.

Jul 21, 2026

Public meeting on Knightley Road housing plans this evening

Gnosall Parish Council is holding a public meeting on Monday 20 July at 7pm to discuss a planning application for up to 80 new homes on Knightley Road.

Jul 20, 2026

Gnosall Canal Festival Underway

C'Fest, Gnosall's popular canal festival, is back from 17 to 19 July along the Shropshire Union Canal.

Jul 18, 2026

MP pushes for Neighbourhood Health Centre in Gnosall

Stafford MP Leigh Ingham is campaigning for a new Neighbourhood Health Centre in Gnosall, which could bring GP, dental and mental health services together under one roof.

Jul 16, 2026

Fire warning as outdoor blazes hit Staffordshire

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue is urging residents to take extra care outdoors after crews tackled a series of large grass fires across the county this week.

Jul 16, 2026

Staffordshire to get two new councils by 2028

The government has confirmed that ten existing councils across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will be replaced by two new unitary authorities from April 2028.

Jul 16, 2026

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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

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