The last remaining part of a closed-down Staffordshire power station has been demolished. The four 117-metre high concrete cooling towers which have dominated the Rugeley skyline for decades were brought down in a controlled collapse at the weekend - years after the closure of the Rugeley B Power…
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Tamworth manufacturer has doubled in size following the acquisition of an engineering company. Gearing up - which trades as Precision Technologies - has bought the Portsmouth-based Langstone Group. The deal was agreed with support from equity investor Panoramic and with additional funding from…
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There are so many great places to stretch your legs around Lichfield District – whatever your age or physical ability. From nature reserves to city trails, you’ll never want to hang up your walking shoes! City centre trails If you’re looking for a self-guided walk with a bit of something extra try…
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A new prospectus setting out the ambitions for the digital transformation of Stoke-on-Trent has been launched to help secure partnerships and investment into the city. The prospectus – called Silicon Stoke – was outlined Monday 7th June. by city council leaders to government ministers, business…
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The Lichfield Festival, one of the country's longest-running celebrations of The Arts, returns for a 39th year in July. As ever there is plenty to enjoy in a packed programme, from dance to music, and comedy to children's theatre. Here's festival director Damian Thantrey's guide to the 2021 line-up…
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Health and home care services provider Cera is creating 120 new jobs in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. The company, which provides home care for older people, has launched a recruitment drive for full-time, permanent carers at its Park Hall Road branch in Stoke-on-Trent. Cera says the creation…
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Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub have launched their #DoDigital series for 2021, which offers fully funded, accredited business support, with live and on demand digital workshops and webinars for businesses of all sizes and sectors across the county. Back by popular demand, a newly…
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Around 50 new jobs are being created at a Stoke-on-Trent manufacturer as part of £15 million expansion plans. IAE manufactures livestock handling equipment, equestrian stabling, steel fencing and shelters. The company currently employs around 450 staff which are based across two sites in Adderley…
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More than 500 government jobs will be created in Stoke-on-Trent over the next five years in a new Government drive to move civil service posts to the Midlands. Priti Patel has revealed the Home Office will open an Immigration Caseworking Innovation Centre in the city. The move will see 50 new case…
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Enjoy the great outdoors and get your walking boots on to discover Tamworth’s wildlife sites and parks. Tamworth boasts seven designated Local Nature Reserves (LNRs), plus additional wildlife sites within the borough. All offer beautiful country walks where people can still maintain a safe social…
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