New Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire announced
15 April 2025With HM The King’s approval, Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Barnes CBE has been announced as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire. She will take up her new role on 15 July 2025,…
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Youth Ensemble of the Lichfield Garrick’s upcoming production, The Pocket Dream, surprise Lichfield shoppers with a showstopping performance
17 April 2025
Community Art Competition Set to Transform Newcastle-under-Lyme into a Vibrant Outdoor Gallery
17 April 2025
Top Staffordshire chefs and GBBO Stars to perform at 2025 Stone Food & Drink Festival
17 April 2025
East Staffordshire Businesses Celebrate Success At Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards
10 April 2025
Heritage craft project launches new community driven glass art project at Tamworth Castle
8 April 2025
Family Fun with Easter Stick Man Activities at the National Memorial Arboretum
8 April 2025
‘The Sensory Storyteller’ receives nomination for the ‘What’s on For Kids’ award!
3 April 2025
Stone Food & Drink Festival celebrates 20 delicious years – with incredible support from local sponsors
3 April 2025
New HQ location as multi award-winning business water retailer Water Plus invests further in Staffordshire
3 April 2025
National Memorial Arboretum to host weekend of celebrations for VE Day 80th anniversary
3 April 2025
Historic Eccleshall Workhouse’s Forgotten Past Uncovered at Award-Winning B&B, Eagle House
3 April 2025
National Memorial Arboretum Volunteers Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Staffordshire with High Sheriff Award
3 April 2025
Michelin relocates UK head office to Keele University Science and Innovation Park
24 March 2025
£150,000 fundraising appeal launched to help National Memorial Arboretum pass baton of Remembrance to future generations
21 March 2025
Tracks to Trees: New bus service links National Memorial Arboretum to rail network
14 March 2025
Lichfield Garrick production of Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy embarks on national tour
14 March 2025
Throw Down pieces celebrating Stoke-on-Trent on display at Gladstone Pottery Museum
14 March 2025
Public asked to share ‘Letters from the Frontline’ for a new exhibition at the National Memorial Arboretum
10 March 2025
Drac Group returns as lead sponsor for the Stone Food & Drink Festival for a third year
10 March 2025
Leaders Unite in Support for Transport and Growth Corridor at Parliamentary Event
5 March 2025
Throw Down pieces celebrating Stoke-on-Trent to go on display at Gladstone Pottery Museum
24 February 2025
Stafford MP visits Institute of Technology to chart construction progress
24 February 2025
NSCG Charity Auction raises over £7,000 for homelessness charity The Macari Foundation
19 February 2025
National Memorial Arboretum announces 80th anniversary commemorative programme
17 February 2025
Trentham’s Summer Concerts return for 2025, with a line-up for all the family
14 February 2025
Leading Staffordshire business commits to long-term apprenticeship investment
13 February 2025
Arbie the Owl takes centre stage in new children’s book at the National Memorial Arboretum
11 February 2025
Jax Jones and The House & Garage Orchestra Announced to Co-Headline ‘At Trentham’
7 February 2025
Youth Social Action Committee Supporting Homeless People in Stoke-on-Trent
7 February 2025
GivEnergy launches the country’s first careers project for Primary Schools.
5 February 2025
Community heritage group makes history with move into landmark Lichfield building
29 January 2025
New family-friendly activities at the National Memorial Arboretum this February half term
29 January 2025
Talented young musicians invited to join the return of the Battle of the Bands!
27 January 2025
South Staffordshire College Unveils State-of-the-Art Net Zero Energy Training Centre
23 January 2025
First project fully complete in Tamworth town centre regeneration programme
13 January 2025
University of Staffordshire launches game-changing virtual campus in Fortnite
10 January 2025
Exciting plans to amplify city’s potential to become live music and events destination
10 January 2025
People’s Parade to form centrepiece of Centenary celebrations thanks to £125,000 funding boost
7 January 2025
NSCG Students Capture Festive Spirit and Raise Record Funds for Dogs Trust
18 December 2024
Bake Off stars to join the foodie fun at 2025 Stone Food & Drink Festival
16 December 2024
Children’s toy appeal delivering festive cheer to families this Christmas
11 December 2024
University of Staffordshire to host relaxed performances by city orchestra
11 December 2024
Thousands of Staffordshire young people benefit from business insight thanks to expanded programme
9 December 2024
Major plans to revitalise two Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre spaces submitted
6 December 2024
Historian Ruth Goodman speaks at opening of the new Staffordshire History Centre
6 December 2024
Historic partnership signals new era for Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage buildings
4 December 2024
NSCG and Ministry of Defence launch first of a kind student placement pilot
18 November 2024
Lichfield’s Beacon Park voted one of the ten best Green Flag parks in the UK
15 November 2024
Brick Lecturer Crowned Lecturer of the Year at Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2024
14 November 2024
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh leads Armistice Day commemorations
14 November 2024
Windmills Legacy Ball raises vital bereavement support funding for young people
11 November 2024
Public Engagement Begins for £18 Million Investment in Staffordshire’s Countryside
5 November 2024
History built on history as new cultural attraction reveals more about county’s past
5 November 2024
Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Institute of Technology reaches ‘topping out’ milestone
25 October 2024
Staffordshire businesses celebrate recognition in national Visitor Attraction Awards
24 October 2024
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent set to attract future investors at national event next spring
24 October 2024
X Marks the Spot for even more Industry Standard Facilities Coming to College Campus
21 October 2024
Lichfield Garrick Theatre Proudly Invites Public to View Newly Refurbished Spaces & Cafe Bar
21 October 2024
Stoke on Trent College and South Staffordshire College Join Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire IoT
18 October 2024
Industry standard health and social care ward for T Level delivery launches at Stoke on Trent College
16 October 2024
Businesses urged to bid for bespoke barrels as popular art sculptures go under the hammer
16 October 2024
Fifty projects supported through Keele’s Flourish programme – and more help is available
16 October 2024
NSCG Newcastle College welcomes record numbers to first Open Event of the academic year
16 October 2024
Fireworks Extravaganza Set to Light Up Staffordshire Sky in Support of Local Charities
16 October 2024
Staffordshire-based Auctioneers Breaks House Record with £49,000 Gold Coin
16 October 2024
Staffordshire community group recognised for outstanding lung health support
16 October 2024
GivEnergy acquires Orange Power in a move set to shake up commercial grid services
9 October 2024
Thousands of motorcyclists pay tribute to the fallen at the National Memorial Arboretum
9 October 2024
Lichfield gains Purple Flag Award for its creation of a safe and welcoming night-time economy
9 October 2024
Burtons barrel sculptures auction to fund a permanent art installation in the town
3 October 2024
Chef’s Table by F E A S T E D remaining at Spode for an additional six months
3 October 2024
East Staffordshire Borough Council announces exciting High Street Regeneration update
2 October 2024
Newcastle College invites learners to first Open Event of the academic year
2 October 2024
Public invited to contribute to the ‘Canopy of a Thousand Dreams’ at the National Memorial Arboretum
26 September 2024
University of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent College are joining forces to support students
26 September 2024
Stoke-on-Trent College CEO & Principal announced as finalist for Women of the Year Awards
26 September 2024
Capital&Centric lodge plans for radical makeover of Newcastle’s Midway car park
25 September 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Announces Dates of 2024 LoveNUL Business Awards
23 September 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme Celebrates Double Win at Heart of England in Bloom Awards 2024
23 September 2024
New opportunities for care leavers through employment and training set out at business breakfast event
18 September 2024
Ambitious new partnership to lead future growth in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s visitor economy
16 September 2024
Staffordshire University has welcomed its improvement in two major League Tables
13 September 2024
ELIZABETHAN ERA READY TO BEGIN IN QUEENS GARDENS IN Newcastle-under-Lyme
12 September 2024
People invited to explore the Staffordshire History Festival this autumn
11 September 2024
Expansion work at Staffordshire enterprise centre on track for autumn finish
6 September 2024
Tickets released for Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time Recording at the National Memorial Arboretum
5 September 2024
Midlands farmers join forces to help families experience the best ‘farm to fork’ journey
4 September 2024
GivEnergy to develop a hub for net zero tech start-ups in North Staffordshire
29 August 2024
Cheers as plans for a new brewery at a popular community pub wins major funding
21 August 2024
The Class of 2024 celebrate receiving Level 3 results at Stoke-on-Trent College
15 August 2024
New venues and exhibitors revealed for Stoke on Clay as organisers pledge 2024 will be bigger and better than ever
6 August 2024
First Stoke businesses sign up to economy boosting gift card for the city Copy
6 August 2024
NSCG Newcastle College Art student’s work exhibited in Young Artists Summer Show at the Royal Academy of Art
26 July 2024
Stoke-on-Trent: Celebrating 100 years of strength, kindness and creativity as a city
15 July 2024
Staffordshire University’s plans for a Student Village take a leap forward as industry leading partners announced
5 July 2024
Stafford ‘liquid gold’ is cream of the crop in the International Cheese & Dairy Awards
5 July 2024
NSCG Stafford College apprentice nominated in Staffordshire University’s Business Awards
10 June 2024
STOKE-ON-TRENT AND STAFFORDSHIRE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TO RECEIVE A FURTHER £1M OF FUNDING
7 June 2024
Developer partner chosen to drive forward Stafford town centre regeneration plans
24 May 2024
First chair appointed to new partnership which will boost county and city tourism and the visitor economy
24 May 2024
Newcastle and Stafford College Group (NSCG) takes part in Mental Health Awareness Week
24 May 2024
If you go down to Lower Drayton Farm in half term, you’re in for a BIG surprise!
22 May 2024
Half term activities immerse families in flowers and wildlife as the National Memorial Arboretum blooms
22 May 2024
Lichfield District Council launches three new city centre gateway investment opportunities at UKREiiF 2024
21 May 2024
New Wolverhampton-Staffordshire Economic Growth Zone vision explored at UKREiiF
21 May 2024
UKSE encourage Staffordshire businesses to get on their bikes with the return of Networking on Two Wheels
16 May 2024
Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat Unveils Major Investment Plans for New Woodland Pods
14 May 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme Enter Regional Heart of England in Bloom 2024 Competition
23 April 2024
Capital&Centric to showcase plans to revitalise Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre
15 April 2024
Strong achievement rate data positions NSCG as the region’s leading college for apprenticeships
12 April 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme Jazz & Blues Festival Returns for 17th Year this Summer
12 April 2024
Recruitment Robin Partners with NSCG T-Level Programme to Champion the Workforce of the Future
12 April 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Welcomes New Board Members from Business Growth and Support and Hospitality Sectors
12 April 2024
Public urged to help fund renovation of iconic memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum
12 April 2024
Local networking group celebrates a decade of local connections in Staffordshire
12 April 2024
Keele University to mark 75th anniversary by giving 750 volunteer days to the community
22 March 2024
Local Music Festival Returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme for Bank Holiday Weekend of Free Music
21 March 2024
Students explore next steps at one of the region’s largest progression fayre
21 March 2024
Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID unveils Ambitious ‘Operation Sparkle’ efforts for 2024
18 March 2024
College wins national award for inspirational widening participation project
14 March 2024
Staffordshire Adult Learning and Skills Festival opens doors to free learning opportunities
14 March 2024
Staffordshire opticians excited to welcome new faces as two well established, local practices join forces
14 March 2024
Stoke on Trent College officially launches its Construction Skills Hub and unveils its new Advanced Construction Centre
6 March 2024
Fifty500 Midlands Growth Corridor receives backing from MPs in parliament
29 February 2024
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology celebrates exciting construction milestone
27 February 2024
Chance for local businesses to get behind the 2024 Stone Food and Drink Festival
27 February 2024
County Council takes £3m bid to Downing Street to develop major route and create 5,000 jobs
22 February 2024
Eccleshall couple’s luxury accommodation shortlisted for 3 Staffordshire Tourism Awards.
9 February 2024
Staffordshire joins in this year’s celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week
6 February 2024
Half term activities at the National Memorial Arboretum offer families a day out to Remember
1 February 2024
Free National Apprenticeship Week Lunch and Learn Event at Keele University
1 February 2024
Young people gain new skills as UKSE funds outdoor environmental school project
1 February 2024
National Memorial Arboretum awarded a Staffordshire Environmental Quality Mark for continued sustainability efforts
23 January 2024
Staffordshire first UK location to join leading global place branding network board
10 January 2024
Lichfield District Council Greenlights Buy-Out for Exciting New Multi-Screen Cinema Development
20 December 2023
World Craft City bid seeks to put Stoke-on-Trent’s heritage on global stage
18 December 2023
Landmark year for AMRICC Centre as vision for advanced ceramics take shape
8 December 2023
HIGH-GROWTH TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING COMPANY RELOCATES TO KEELE’S NEWEST INNOVATION CENTRE
29 November 2023
Staffordshire University is going ‘back to the future’ for its second highly anticipated TEDx event.
29 November 2023
Immersive ‘Illuminated Arboretum’ light trail to feature community-led art installations
28 November 2023
College announces campus expansion plan to accommodate record growth in student numbers
24 November 2023
Skills Training boost for Staffordshire to support more people in to jobs locally
23 November 2023
Newcastle-under-Lyme BID Announce Light Up Castle Line Up for Sunday’s Switch On
23 November 2023
Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Renamed Cannock Chase National Landscape
20 November 2023
Work back on track for Enterprise Zone development which will lead to creation of hundreds of jobs
17 November 2023
College announced as ‘Expert Apprenticeship Provider’ in New Department for Education Scheme
15 November 2023
Staffordshire organisations honoured in King’s Awards for Voluntary Service
14 November 2023
Ceramics Makers’ Market to return in time for Christmas at Gladstone Pottery Museum
13 November 2023
HRH The Princess Royal leads Armistice Day commemorations at the National Memorial Arboretum
13 November 2023
First look at the future transformation of derelict Stafford department store
2 November 2023
Staffordshire University reveals plans to expand its Esports provision with £2.9m investment
1 November 2023
Lichfield Garrick Theatre’s Christmas Ticket Appeal Calls on Local Businesses to Spread Festive Joy
1 November 2023
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME IS ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ AFTER WINNING NATIONAL BRITAIN IN BLOOM
26 October 2023
Explore the colourful grounds of the National Memorial Arboretum this October half term
20 October 2023
Thousands of motorcyclists pay tribute to the fallen during Ride to the Wall 2023
9 October 2023
National Memorial Arboretum named ‘Best UK Attraction’ for third consecutive year
6 October 2023
Former Co-op purchased in Stafford as part of major transformation plans
29 September 2023
Traffic cone loving polar bears receive generous gift from county highways team
18 September 2023
Residents given unique chance to help uncover part of Stoke-on-Trent’s history
8 September 2023
People invited to explore county’s heritage during Staffordshire History Festival
5 September 2023
Don’t miss out on Let’s do Business – Staffordshire’s largest Business expo
25 August 2023
Keele partners with Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council for regeneration projects
25 August 2023
Spectacular ‘Illuminated Arboretum’ light trail returns this winter featuring a moving tribute to the Windrush generation
25 August 2023
UKSE West Midlands team get businesses moving with cycle networking programme
22 August 2023
Newcastle under Lyme BID Launches LoveNUL Business Awards Celebrating Local Excellence and Community Spirit
24 July 2023
Staffordshire jobs boost on horizon as construction of £1 billion West Midlands Interchange set to commence
20 July 2023
Staffordshire farm welcomes HUGE prehistoric visitors ready for summer adventures!
19 July 2023
National Memorial Arboretum receives prestigious Green Flag Award for third consecutive year
19 July 2023
Michelin star chef demos, live music & bags of foodie fun at the Stone Food & Drink Festival
10 July 2023
Keele’s School of Medicine ranked best in world for sustainability in medical education – and No.1 in the UK for third year in a row
23 June 2023
Newcastle College showcases students, apprentices and employers at Celebration Awards 2023
21 June 2023
Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum named as VisitEngland’s Business Events Venue of the Year
8 June 2023
Keele University launches expansion of its high-growth Science and Innovation Park
17 May 2023
Huge town centre transformation opportunity presented to developers at leading national investor event
16 May 2023
Opportunities are growing in the logistics sector in Staffordshire, say business and civic leaders
10 May 2023
Staffordshire to showcase £1bn of county investment opportunities at leading industry event
24 April 2023
New report reveals scale of Keele University’s economic contribution to region
20 April 2023
National Memorial Arboretum improves accessibility for visitors with new Changing Places Toilet
6 April 2023
National Memorial Arboretum dedicates new ‘Trees of Life’ glade to honour service and sacrifice
29 March 2023
Keele University celebrates the official opening of its new veterinary school building
27 March 2023
Progress made towards building the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology
10 March 2023
The premier regional music event in Staffordshire returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme
10 February 2023
Work now under way on Enterprise Zone development which will lead to creation of hundreds of jobs
6 January 2023
National Memorial Arboretum gifted special Queen’s Green Canopy ‘Tree of Trees’
2 December 2022
Local “Your Hero” winners join Newcastle Under Lyme BID as they ‘Light Up Castle’
17 November 2022
Queen’s Green Canopy tribute planted at the National Memorial Arboretum on Armistice Day 2022
14 November 2022
Staffordshire to lead tributes for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday commemorations
7 November 2022
Staffordshire commits to ambitious future by becoming latest partner at investor event
29 September 2022
Foxfield creates support package to help those most in need for Christmas!
8 September 2022
New Staffordshire business award recognises company’s role in boosting county profile
19 July 2022
New business enterprise centre opens in county town’s iconic building next month
21 June 2022
Staffordshire marks Platinum Jubilee with hundreds of events across bank holiday weekend
7 June 2022
Two days of DJs, dancing and fun in City Centre to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee!
31 May 2022
New Augmented Reality story trail brings Lichfield’s fascinating history to life
26 May 2022
Staffordshire promoted on national stage as top place for investment potential
17 May 2022
Keele University commended for outstanding research quality in national assessment
13 May 2022
County businesses showcased at House of Commons ahead of Staffordshire Day celebrations
21 April 2022
Step back in time at the National Memorial Arboretum’s Vintage Fair and Tea Dance this May Bank Holiday
13 April 2022
Families can explore the Queen’s Baton Relay at the National Memorial Arboretum this Easter
12 April 2022
Businesses urged to find out more about new enterprise centre in iconic county building
1 April 2022
Lockdown Landscapes will capture pandemic stories through art projects and engagement
25 March 2022
National Memorial Arboretum celebrates ‘Sports, Service and the Commonwealth’
14 March 2022
Battlefield sketches on display to mark 40th anniversary of the Falklands War
16 February 2022
Best-selling dish started with apprentice at award-winning Staffordshire restaurant
9 February 2022
Businesses reminded of support available as county celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
8 February 2022
Nominate inspirational Staffordshire residents for Queen’s Baton Relay team
19 January 2022
National Memorial Arboretum enhances artistic credentials with new partnership
22 December 2021
National Memorial Arboretum voted one of the UK public’s top ten favourite parks
7 December 2021
County council leader sends congratulations to Staffordshire gold medallist
31 August 2021
Health & Mindfulness Retreat at Stoke-on-Trent City Centre’s FREE Better World Festival
27 July 2021
Better World Festival 2021 welcomes Artisan Market as part of its packed programme
19 July 2021
HUNDREDS MORE LOCAL SMES SET TO PROSPER FROM KEELE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION PROGRAMME EXTENSION
24 May 2021
Piccadilly To Become Social and Entertainment Hub Thanks to Friday Night Socials
24 May 2021
Keele University’s fully-funded programmes help local SMEs innovate, recover and grow
4 May 2021
Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID to launch environmentally friendly Better World Festival
4 May 2021
Keele signs renewable energy partnership towards being carbon neutral by 2021
28 April 2021
Keele University named Sustainability Institute of the Year at Green Gown Awards
28 April 2021
