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Scams Awareness

With many families facing extra financial pressures due to increasing household costs, people are being warned to be aware of the risks of scams. Each year, millions of people in the UK fall prey to scammers, although it is thought that less…
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Landmark agreement paves way for ‘exciting future’ for quality housing growth

A landmark agreement has been struck between the city council and a key government agency which will pave the way for continued quality housing growth in the city. Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Homes England have entered into an ‘informal…
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Peter Coates donates £20 million to boost growth of entrepreneurs in his home city and partners with Staffordshire University

The Peter Coates Foundation will receive a £20m donation from Peter Coates. It has teamed up with Staffordshire University to launch the Peter Coates Fast Forward Programme. Beginning in January, the programme will offer emerging entrepreneurs…
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New Chancellor installed at Keele University

James Timpson OBE has been officially installed as the new Chancellor of Keele University. The chief executive of Timpson - one of the UK's most socially responsible retailers - received the Chancellor's ceremonial robes and mortarboard and…
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New civil engineering career for Chris thanks to council programme

Jobseekers continue to get a foot on the career ladder thanks to a successful work experience programme delivered by Staffordshire County Council. Thirty nine year old Chris Boote is the latest person to benefit from the Open-Door programme,…
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Staffordshire University named Nurse Education Provider of the Year 2022

Staffordshire University has been named Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Post-registration) at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2022. During a glittering ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane, the winners of 21…
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Volunteers needed for Get Home Safe Campaign in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Volunteers are being sought to continue the running of a initiative aimed at making women and girls feel safer in public spaces. The “Get Home Safe” campaign - initially launched in March 2022  with Newcastle-under-Lyme BID and the Borough…
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Thousands of pounds of free support available to Innovate your business

Free support worth thousands of pounds to provide innovative solutions and systems for small and medium sized businesses in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is being provided via an exciting project.   The Staffordshire Connected &…
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Queen’s Birthday Honours for Staffordshire

A helper of the homeless, a first aider and pandemic community volunteer are among the Staffordshire residents recognised by Her Majesty the Queen in her Birthday Honours - which were announced on 1 June. Other honours have been awarded to…
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Stoke-on-Trent’s youngest Lord Mayor appointed

The youngest Lord Mayor in Stoke-on-Trent’s history as a city has been appointed. Councillor Faisal Hussain, a local business man who represents the Meir South ward, has officially become the city’s 96th Lord Mayor. The 29-year-old has…
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TV Expert and New Exhibition at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

An illustrated talk by a TV expert and a brand NEW exhibition is taking place at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Star of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and Bargain Hunt Eric Knowles presents a free, illustrated…
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Celebrations for outstanding apprenticeships and employers

An Awards Evening to celebrate the achievements of higher and degree apprentices has taken place at Staffordshire University. Over 100 graduate apprentices and their employers attended the star-studded event in The Catalyst which saw award…
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SWIMMING TEACHER Opportunities in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Residents can become a swimming teacher for a fraction of the usual cost and go on to secure potential employment at Jubilee2 thanks to a new partnership. The Institute of Swimming is running a Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy in Newcastle-under-Lyme,…
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British Empire Medals for Staffordshire residents

A customer service manager with Staffordshire County Council is one of five residents to receive a prestigious personal Honour for their contribution to their local community. Emily Doorbar from Stafford received the British Empire Medal…
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Road Closures for Potters ‘Arf Marathon 2022

Residents across Stoke-on-Trent are being made aware of road closures and delays on Sunday 12 June, during the Hanley Economic Potters ‘Arf Marathon. Stoke-on-Trent will be hosting the 2022 edition of the Potters ‘Arf, which will welcome…