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Free Talk: Uncover Staffordshire Stories in Parish Records

A free lunchtime talk at the Staffordshire History Centre will show you how to use parish registers to trace local people through the centuries.

Jul 4, 2026 Read full story

News

New special school planned for Staffordshire

Staffordshire County Council wants to spend £28.6 million on two new schools to help children with special educational needs learn closer to home.

Jul 4, 2026

Leisure

Free community day near Gnosall this August

A free family day out is coming to Newport, Shropshire, just four miles from Gnosall, on Saturday 22nd August 2026.

Jul 4, 2026

Food & Drink

The Acorn in Gnosall launches its new website

Gnosall's award-winning pub The Acorn has launched a new website, making it easier to browse menus and book a table.

Jul 3, 2026

Leisure

Morris Dancers Return to The Horns Inn

Two traditional Morris dancing teams are heading to The Horns Inn in Gnosall on Monday 6 July, kicking off from 7.30pm.

Jul 3, 2026

GFEST 2026 Fliers Are Here - Could You Help Deliver Them?

GFEST 2026 fliers have arrived, and Gnosall Parish Council is looking for volunteers to help get them through doors across the village.

Jul 3, 2026

Complaints about Stafford Borough Council more than treble

The number of formal complaints made against Stafford Borough Council has more than trebled in a year, driven largely by frustration with planning services.

Jul 2, 2026

Stay alert at summer events, police urge

With festivals, sports matches and outdoor events filling the summer calendar, police are reminding everyone to stay vigilant and report anything that feels wrong.

Jul 2, 2026

Gnosall mum's cake shed funds first family holiday - and a BBC mention

A Gnosall baker who started selling from a garden shed last summer has now earned enough to take her two sons on their first holiday abroad.

Jul 1, 2026

Local NHS hospitals declare critical incident amid surge in demand

Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital are under severe pressure, and the public is being asked to use the right NHS service for their needs.

Jun 28, 2026

Gnosall firefighters raise £734 with charity car wash

Gnosall Fire Station has raised £734.53 for The Fire Fighters Charity after locals turned out in force for a sponsored car wash at the station.

Jun 27, 2026

Staffy's Tales: Enter the Staffordshire creative writing contest

A new writing competition inspired by the Staffy Trail is open to all ages — and you could win a free family day out.

Jun 27, 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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