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Two alternative plans submitted for 40-home development near Stafford - one with a doctor's surgery and one with more homes

Plans have been lodged for up to 45 homes, a 65-bed care home and a doctor’s surgery on agricultural land close to the green belt near Stafford.

Supporting image for story: Two alternative plans submitted for 40-home development near Stafford - one with a doctor's surgery and one with more homes

Supporting image for story: 15 Black Country and Stafford food businesses get new hygiene ratings

15 Black Country and Stafford food businesses get new hygiene ratings

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire hospital bosses hear of six-week radiology report backlog

Staffordshire hospital bosses hear of six-week radiology report backlog

Supporting image for story: Two lanes closed on northbound M6 in Staffordshire after crash involving multiple vehicles

Two lanes closed on northbound M6 in Staffordshire after crash involving multiple vehicles

Supporting image for story: Preliminary work gets underway to revamp popular Stafford park

Preliminary work gets underway to revamp popular Stafford park

Supporting image for story: Plans for 140 new homes on 'open space' in Staffordshire town amongst this week’s applications

Plans for 140 new homes on 'open space' in Staffordshire town amongst this week’s applications

Supporting image for story: Three charged after drugs and thousands of pounds in cash seized from Stafford

Three charged after drugs and thousands of pounds in cash seized from Stafford

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Two alternative plans submitted for 40-home development near Stafford - one with a doctor's surgery and one with more homes

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Supporting image for story: Stafford man jailed after police seized a kilo of cannabis disguised as a yoga mat

Stafford man jailed after police seized a kilo of cannabis disguised as a yoga mat

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Stafford's heritage is clear to see with historic buildings revealing the growth and prosperity of the town through the centuries. Stafford Castle shows the town's prominence during the Norman period and remains a popular attraction today. Notable buildings also include the Elizabethan Ancient High House in the town centre, now a museum, and the imposing Shire Hall, once the town's court house. The arts plays a role in Stafford which hosts a Shakespeare Festival and boasts its own theatre.