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Three fires in Staffordshire over 24 hours sparked by dirty chimneys

A SPATE of chimney fires have been blamed on the onset of this week’s stormy weather and poor maintenance.Read

Public consultation events held over radical new proposals

CANNOCK and Tamworth residents are being urged to find out about proposals for a major shake-up in how complaints and comments are handled by the NHS and social care sector.Read

Apprenticeships on the rise in Staffordshire

THE take-up rate of apprenticeships in Staffordshire went up by 21 per cent last year figures have revealed.Read

Two men charged with the murder of Richard Deakin in Chasetown

Two men have been charged with the murder of Richard Deakin who was shot dead in his bed in Staffordshire. Read

Cash boost for Hednesford Park revamp plans

AMBITIOUS plans for a major redevelopment of Hednesford Park in Cannock Chase have been given a cash boost.Read

Tamworth MP backs calls for Tory candidates for new police and crime commisioner roles

TAMWORTH’S MP has backed calls for Tory police and crime commissioner candidates to put themselves forward for the “important” new role.Read

Staffordshire County Council joins in call for more foster carers.

STAFFORDSHIRE County Council has joined in a nationwide call for more foster carers.Read

Man who beat throat cancer named employee of the year

A MAN who battled against the odds to come back to work after fighting throat cancer has been named employee of the year by a South Staffordshire housing organisation.Read

Council planners give go-ahead for courier company's new base

COUNCIL planners have given the go-ahead for a new multi-million pound home for couriers APC Overnight in Cannock.Read

Man arrested after drugs found during a raid in Norton Canes

A MAN has been arrested after drugs worth thousands of pounds were seized during a raid in south Staffordshire.Read

Fastest blind man on earth inspires college students

THE fastest blind man on earth has proved an inspiration to Midland students.Read

Jazz treats for New Year at the Lichfield Guildhall.

TWO jazz acts will kickstart the New Year at Lichfield Guildhall this month.Read

Tours dates around Staffordshire County Council's new HQ announced.

STAFFORDSHIRE residents can take a tour of the county council’s new headquarters next week.Read

Staffordshire health care leader welcomes new NHS report into patient care

A STAFFORDSHIRE adult health care leader has welcomed a new NHS report into patient care.Read

South Staffordshire College announces key West Midland appointment.

SOUTH Staffordshire College’s head of sustainability and environment has been appointed to a key West Midlands role.Read

Free financial advice service for South Staffordshire tenants has helped over 180 people.

A FREE money advice service provided by South Staffordshire Housing Association (SSHA) has helped 183 tenants claim nearly £250,000 in benefits over the last six months.Read

Celtic Dream to appear on stage in Tamworth.

IRISH themed show the Celtic Dream will take to the stage of Tamworth Assembly Rooms on February 27 at 8pm. For tickets call 01827 709618.Read

Rugeley recycling centre is to get a makeover.

RUGELEY Recycling Centre is to get a makeover.Read

Staffordshire agrees new policy to help tenant farmers.

RURAL entrepreneurs on Staffordshire’s county farms will have more opportunities to make their business a success following a cabinet decision.Read

Stafford FM announces a founder's departure.

STAFFORD FM has announced “with regret” that Ray Crowther has decided to leave the project.Read