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An artist impression showing a large canopy which covers the entrance to a railway station. It is viewed from a pedestrian crossing opposite, and there are people seen walking across the road as well as vehicles parked and driving.

Railway station revamp set for spring completion

The scheme will include refurbishment of the concourse at Stafford station.

Stoke & Staffordshire

Woman padel tennis player ready to serve on a court at night. She is holding a racquet and leaning forward and smiling. There is a man behind her also ready to play.

Borough to get first community padel courts

Stafford Cricket and Hockey Club has been granted permission to build courts for the racquet sport.

Stoke & Staffordshire

NatWest to shut nine West Midlands branches

The bank plans to close several branches in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire later this year.

A road bridge with a footpath alongside it. There is a hedge on the right hand side of the image and to the left hand side is another hedge with trees behind it.

One lane to reopen after burst pipe shuts road

The Baswich crossing has been closed for repairs but a one-way system is now set to be introduced.

Stoke & Staffordshire

A man in a black vest with short light hair stands in front of a cafe kitchen area. He has a sleeve tattoo on his left arm. Three women behind the kitchen cafe counter eat, pour food into a container and look at the man being photographed.

Former rough sleeper aiming to inspire others

Dean Nicholls praises the patience of support workers in helping him off Stafford's streets

A group of soldier, wearing camouflage, with a rifle on their right shoulder marching during a training operation. They are marching outside on a dark tarmac surface. There are five buildings in the background that are either two or three storeys.

Staffordshire soldiers begin King's Guard duties

Troops from the Signal Regiment have taken up positions in London, including at Buckingham Palace.

Stoke & Staffordshire

A man with a dark beard and moustache is giving a thumbs up signal and smiling. He is wearing a glasses, black cap, black gloves, dark jumper and dark sleeveless jacket. He is in front of a radiator.

'It felt like my brain was coming out of my skull'

Tom Shaw from Stafford warns people not to ignore their symptoms.

Stoke & Staffordshire

A young woman with very long dark blonde hair wearing a headband stands in front of a house. She is wearing a black top under a fleece-lined tartan coat or jacket. A blue bench with a gazebo-style roof is behind her.

'We live in constant fear of flooding'

People living in part of Stafford are calling for action after their homes were again waterlogged.

Stoke & Staffordshire

A 3G football pitch in the middle of a running track with stands to the left and tennis courts to the right. Trees can be seen in the distance under a blue sky.

Funding for £265k park revamp set for approval

Councillors are hoping to create more facilities for children as part of the park's refurbishment.

Stoke & Staffordshire