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Institute of Technology in Stafford celebrates construction milestone
A ground breaking ceremony has taken place to mark the first official day of construction of a new Institute of Technology (IoT) in Stafford.
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Regeneration in Stafford gets boost as council buys shopping centre
Stafford Borough Council has bought the town’s Guildhall Shopping Centre as part of major regeneration plans.
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Council warns against a love bug for Valentine’s Day
People looking to celebrate a romantic meal out for Valentine’s Day are being urged to check the hygiene ratings of where they are planning to eat.
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Howzat - as village cricket club bowled over by pavilion funding boost
A village cricket club looking to develop its facilities in Stafford Borough has been boosted by a £10,000 grant.
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Transformed park in Stone to get mayoral seal of approval at official opening event
A host of activities will be on offer as the Mayor of Stafford Borough officially opens Westbridge Park in Stone following its £1.5m transformation.
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Council asking businesses to think BIG in Stafford
Businesses across Stafford Borough are being encouraged to think big with a new £200,000 pot on offer to help them build on their ideas.
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Councillor warns people to check who is taking their rubbish after man handed fine
A senior councillor has repeated a call for residents to check who is taking their waste after a man was ordered to pay more than £1,000 when rubbish was dumped illegally in Stafford Borough.
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Council funding will help create a bit of history in Stone
A new Heritage Centre in Stone has been handed a funding boost from Stafford Borough Council.
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Litter louts to be hit in pocket as fines more than double for fly tipping in Stafford
Councillors are looking to impose £1,000 fines for those dumping rubbish illegally in Stafford Borough.
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Everybody needs good neighbours - Stafford nuisance could face jail
A Stafford woman could face being sent to prison if she continues being a nuisance to her neighbours.