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Man fell 30 feet into a freezing well; months later, he tracked down his rescuer

A freak accident left Jonno Stubbs, 61, trapped in a well at his property in Cheadle, Staffordshire, in February 2026. The fall left him with a broken back and foot, and he spent three weeks in hospital. During the rescue, firefighter Jack Gaskell, of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s specialist…

The Times of India · 9h ago

Drayton Manor ‘appalled’ after ex-ride operator admits sexually assaulting 19 girls

Josef Luke Hammond, a 24-year-old former ride operator at Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire, has admitted 19 counts of sexually assaulting girls under the age of 13 by touching. The offences took place between March and August 2024 before Hammond was reported in August when a victim informed her…

The Independent UK · Oct 13

‘I was forced to move from my beloved family farm for HS2 – eight years later it’s in wrack and ruin’

The Barnes family sold their farm, shop and wedding venue to make way for HS2 – but now fear their relocation to Gloucestershire could have been for nothing

The Independent UK · Oct 2

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George Bamford to become joint chairman of JCB

It came as the company revealed a dip in profits for last year after a drop in machine sales.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

In 2009, unemployed Staffordshire man spent 5 days digging and found £3.2 million treasure: What was inside the largest Anglo-Saxon hoard ever found?

In 2009, unemployed metal detectorist Terry Herbert spent five days searching an English field and uncovered a huge Anglo-Saxon treasure worth £3.285 million ($4.34 million). The Staffordshire Hoard contained thousands of gold and silver pieces and is considered the largest known collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork ever found.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Staffordshire Hoard: Metal detectorist uncovers gold; museums secure treasure

In 2009, a metal detector enthusiast stumbled upon an extraordinary Anglo-Saxon hoard in south Staffordshire, uncovering nearly 4,000 artifacts mainly comprising sword fittings and helmet fragments. The Treasure Valuation Committee appraised the treasure at an impressive £3.285 million. This fortune was shared equally between the finder and the landowner, while…

The Times of India · Sep 22

In 2010, Cannock used anaerobic digestion to process 120,000 tonnes of food waste; the result generated renewable electricity and exported surplus power to the grid

In 2010, a major change was taking shape at the Poplars waste site near Cannock, Staffordshire. Plans were being developed for a large anaerobic digestion facility that could process up to 120,000 tonnes of food waste each year. The plant was not yet operating at that scale in 2010; it…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

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Two years ago, couple sold everything to buy 300-year-old abandoned Duncombe House in Staffordshire

Two years ago, a couple sold everything to buy Duncombe House, a 300-year-old abandoned English mansion in Staffordshire. As they began restoring the historic property, they uncovered an extraordinary collection of hidden treasures, including swords, gunpowder, maps, books, furniture, Victorian safes and personal messages left behind by generations of previous…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Three-Month-Old Baby Dies Near Staffordshire Fishing Lake as Four Are Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

A three-month-old baby died near a fishing lake in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, prompting a murder investigation. Four people were arrested, and police urge against speculation as inquiries continue.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Four arrested after baby dies on camping trip in Staffordshire

Two women and two men arrested on suspicion of murder after death of three-month-old girl near Great Wyrley

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Baby dies at campsite in Staffordshire – four arrested on suspicion of murder

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

Three-month-old girl dies while camping with family in Staffordshire

Staffordshire Police said the death is being treated as ‘unexplained’

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Raise the Colours member denies murder of man in Staffordshire

Billy Allison, 36, pleads not guilty to charge over Matthew O’Gara’s death after incident outside Lichfield bar

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

UK Weather: Drayton Manor Shuts After Flooding as More Storms Threaten Bank Holiday

Drayton Manor shut after flooding hit Staffordshire, as more rain, showers and stronger winds threaten the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

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The Times of India · Aug 20

In 1624, a family bought an English estate that still contains ancient oak trees from a royal hunting forest; 402 years later some are still standing

In 1624, London lawyer William Anson bought a moated medieval manor at Shugborough in Staffordshire from Thomas Whitby for around £1,000, beginning a family connection with the estate that would last for roughly three centuries. The property had previously belonged to the Bishops of Lichfield before passing through several owners…

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Two arrested on suspicion of arson following huge fire in Stoke

Four homes were affected by the blaze, alongside a number of gardens, Staffordshire Police said

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Man and woman arrested over grass fire that damaged four houses

The grass fire in Stoke-on-Trent started at around 4.15pm on Thursday

The Times of India · Aug 3

An English oak forest has spent years breathing tomorrow's air. Scientists are only now discovering what happened underground

In a woodland in Staffordshire, rings of pipes have been pumping extra carbon dioxide over 180-year-old oak trees every growing season since 2017, giving scientists a rare, decade-long window into how mature forests might behave in a warmer, more carbon-rich future. The facility, known as BIFoR FACE and run by…

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

Chris Noble: Police chief who quit abruptly would have been sacked for gross misconduct

Staffordshire Police’s former chief constable is still under investigation for ‘other allegations’

The Times of India · Jun 23

Honouring father's memory: British man is dribbling a football 2,000 miles from Africa to England to raise money for charity

James Lewis, a 26-year-old football coach from Staffordshire, is undertaking an extraordinary challenge that combines endurance, football and a deeply personal mission. Since setting off from Marrakesh, Morocco, on 1 May, Lewis has been dribbling a football all the way back to England, covering roughly 2,000 miles while carrying a…

Evening Standard · Mar 31

England cricketer Ben Duckett guilty of speeding at 93mph after pulling out of the Indian Premier League

It comes after the 31-year-old batter was involved in a drunken incident during the winter Ashes tour

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Man charged with kidnap after ambulance stolen from hospital with patient inside

Staffordshire Police said they were called to a report of a man taking the ambulance from Royal Stoke University Hospital on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1

Letter: Mark Fisher obituary

Val Bott writes: We shared common ground in that I grew up in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, where he was an MP for from 1983 to 2010

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Met Police convicted and fined £1,000 for failing to identify speeding van driver

The Met has received a £1,000 fine for not replying to letters from Staffordshire Police

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Reform UK revokes membership of council leader accused of racism

Party removes Ian Cooper after he was alleged to have abused Sadiq Khan, David Lammy and other figures online

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