Barlaston17 hrs agoVolunteers trying to put brake on speeding driversCommunity speed watch groups are monitoring drivers across Staffordshire.17 hrs ago5 Jul 2025Post box topper celebrates local children's authorMelanie Seiver is author of the Polly Pin books, which are based around sewing.5 Jul 202527 Mar 2025Actor Neil Morrissey quits pub after 10 yearsThe actor and his business partners say they have decided not to renew their lease on The Plume of Feathers.27 Mar 20258 Feb 2025Seven arrested in child exploitation probeDrugs and cash are seized after 14 addresses across Staffordshire are searched, police say.8 Feb 202529 Nov 2024Community heartbroken as swan killed in hit-and-runResidents are left devastated after the beloved swan died when it was struck by a vehicle.29 Nov 202411 Jul 2024Country house sold for £1 goes on sale for £3.5mBarlaston Hall is being sold after extensive repairs following its sale for £1 in a derelict state.11 Jul 202427 Mar 2024The ghost stations surviving despite lack of useA number of railway stations are kept open only because it would be more expensive to close them.27 Mar 202425 Jul 2023Plans for £40m sewage works expansion go on showSevern Trent wants to introduce new technologies to its Strongford sewage works in Staffordshire.25 Jul 202325 Apr 2023Man drives miles to reunite lost wallet with ownerEllyse Maynard's stolen wallet is found in a Somerset layby and driven to her Staffordshire home.25 Apr 2023...