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Cannock Chase Council Left Without Overall Control Following Dramatic Election Results Cannock Chase District Council has been left without overall control following a dramatic set of local election results that have significantly reshaped the political makeup of the authority. Reform UK emerged from the elections as the largest party on the council after winning every seat contested during this year’s elections. The party now holds 14 seats on the authority, overtaking Labou

Political Shake-Up Across Staffordshire as Local Election Results Roll In Voters across Staffordshire have delivered dramatic local election results, with major gains for Reform UK in Cannock Chase, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Tamworth as frustration with the traditional parties appeared to spill over into the ballot box. The results saw Reform UK make significant advances across all three areas, with Labour and the Conservatives both suffering losses in several wards as residen

Emergency Incident Unfolds at Blurton Home on Valentine’s Day - photo from Stoke-on-Trent Live. Emergency services rushed to a residential property in Blurton this afternoon following reports of an incident at a house on Newbury Grove. The response began around 12:30 PM, with Staffordshire Police, paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service, and firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service arriving at the scene. The house was quickly cordoned off with police ta

Rugeley Residents Invited to Shape Town Centre’s Future Cannock Chase District Council is launching a community consultation to gather ideas on revitalizing Rugeley town centre, with a special market stall event set for next week. On Thursday, February 19, from 10am to 3pm, representatives from consultants JTP will staff the stall in Rugeley town centre on behalf of the council. Locals, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to drop by and share their thoughts on what they a

Groundwork is set to advance next week on a crucial development site in Stafford, paving the way for a transformative regeneration project aimed at introducing new homes and businesses to the area. The land, owned by Staffordshire County Council and located off Doxey Road, is integral to the Stafford Station Gateway initiative. This collaborative effort between Stafford Borough Council and the county council seeks to revitalize the region around the railway station. Originall

Emergency services responded to reports of a sudden death at a residential address in Attwood Street, Kidsgrove, this morning. Police and paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the scene shortly before 11:30 a.m. following concerns for a person's welfare. A man was pronounced dead at the property by attending paramedics. Forensic officers arrived in the early afternoon as a standard procedure to examine the circumstances. Staffordshire Police have conf

Staffordshire Police have arrested a 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman following the discovery of a significant amount of illegal drugs at a property in the village. Officers from the South Staffordshire Local Policing Team executed a warrant at an address off Wolgarston Way shortly after 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 3, acting on intelligence received about potential drug supply activity. During the search, police recovered approximately 200 snap bags of cannabis, alon

County Councillor Craig Humphreyson (Penkridge) has released a detailed update, written on behalf of himself and County Councillor Chris Large (Brewood), on the ongoing closures and repair efforts at two significant canal bridges affecting local highways in Penkridge and Brewood. The information comes directly from the Canal & River Trust (CRT), Severn Trent Water (STW), and Staffordshire County Council (SCC) following a multi‑agency meeting held on Friday 30 January. Brewood

Man Rescued After Dramatic 30ft Fall Down Well on Cheadle High Street Emergency services mounted a major rescue operation this morning after a man plummeted approximately 30ft (9m) down a well in the heart of Cheadle's bustling High Street. The incident, which unfolded shortly before 9am, brought the market town to a standstill as firefighters, police, and paramedics worked together to extract the individual from the deep shaft. Staffordshire Police were first alerted at 8:37