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May 8, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: VE Day celebrations held in Jackfield, on May 8, 1945. This is an image that was owned by Jackfield historian Ron Miles. Ron helped set up the tables for this street party at Lloyds Head, with patriotic musical entertainment provided by members of the Jackfield Band.

Beacon lightings, remembrance services and singalongs will mark VE Day in the Black Country and surrounding areas on Thursday

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May 7, 2025

99-year-old Eileen Lavery, who signed up as a WREN during WWII, with Chelsea Pensioners Barry Prior, Ted Fell and Mick Skerrat, Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire Sir Ian Dudson CBE and JCB deputy chairman George Bamford during a VE Day event at JCB's World Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire.

JCB unveils wall of honour for family VE Day commemoration

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Celebrations at Staffordshire communications company awarded King's Award for Enterprise

Business|13 hours ago

GCSE Results Day changes are coming for 2025

Major change coming to GCSE Results Day 2025 - here's what you need to know

News|17 hours ago

Members of staff at the Heineken brewery in Hulme, Manchester

How to apply for pub jobs and careers as Heineken invests £40m into hundreds of bars across the UK

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Care staff at Katharine House Hospice who will be on hand throughout the event

Experts join forces to provide free dementia advice

Your World|18 hours ago

Ayat Peppers Pizza, Stafford

Stafford takeaway given food hygiene rating of '2' after latest inspection

Stafford|20 hours ago

Inspector Lee Walker (back) and Chief Inspector Al Lyford (front)

New South-Staffordshire and Cannock chief inspector talks about future of policing in the region

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Simon Coombs, Managing Director, Capula and David Barker, Founder, Dimension Software

Capula and Dimension Software forge international partnership to drive digital transformation

Your World|20 hours ago

The Old Village Hall in Stanlow near Pattingham has hit the market for £1.275 million. Picture: Berriman Eaton/Rightmove.

Former West Midlands village hall with jacuzzi swim spa and expansive grounds hits the market

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Standing room only at the Hop Station in Aldridge

Walsall folk duo celebrate one year milestone

Your World|21 hours ago

Frank and Jenny enjoying their first Valentine's Day at Barrowhill Hall Care Home

Rocester care home welcomes married couple who ‘couldn’t be apart’ after more than 59 years together

Your World|21 hours ago

May's Most Wanted: Ten local criminals still on the run from police as of month

'I've lost thousands after Brexit and Covid' says owner of storage yard built without permission near Wolverhampton

Enjoying food at the Pigot are Tracey Harvey and Angela Molinari (from the village).

We visit the beautiful Staffordshire village with three pubs and charming locals who offer a friendly welcome

May 6, 2025

West Midlands Police.

23-year-old paedophile jailed for rape of teenage boy

Man and woman in court charged with murder of baby and causing or allowing death

The Great British Food Festival is coming to Shifnal's Weston Park. Photo: Great British Food Festival

The Great British Food Festival set to take over Weston Park

Staffordshire|May 6

Learning life-saving skills at the Stop The Bleed training session are (from left) King Edward VI School Year 7 pupils Archie, Macauley and James.

Lichfield District Council’s Stop The Bleed training provides life-saving skills to hundreds of young people

Your World|May 6

James Tranter

Drug dealer cracked after drugs found hidden in underwear by Cannock police

Emma Smith, Ron Ashby and Pippa Moor, Grace Cares

Grace Cares sends care equipment to Ukraine in support of war-affected patients

Your World|May 6

Screwfix Trade Apprentice finalist Olivia Scally

Is Staffordshire home to the next Screwfix Trade Apprentice?

Your World|May 6

Reece Growcott

Tamworth drug dealer sentenced after being caught in stop-and-search

Stafford Crown Court

Wolverhampton man charged after causing serious injury to another man's neck in Cannock

Staffordshire|May 6

Family pays tribute to 'loving' son who died in Staffordshire collision

$Staffordshire County Council\'s County Buildings in Martin Street Stafford where county council meetings are held. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown. Free for use by all BBC news wire partners$

Staffordshire businesses encouraged to diversify workforce through ambitious care leavers

Redrow Midlands has sponsored Lichfield’s Chasetown FC U10s

Lichfield housebuilder supports U10s football team with kit donation

Your World|May 6

Barratt Homes is proud to support the SSAFA Burton & Uttoxeter

Staffordshire homebuilder supports Armed Forces Charity

Your World|May 6

Shropshire woman accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter appears in court

A CGI of the Thurston Max, one of the final few homes available at Dosthill Gate in Tamworth

Townhouses offer spacious solution to modern living in Staffordshire

Your World|May 6

Celebrations at Cosy which has been honoured for its excellence in international trade, and supplying sustainable nursery and educational equipment to 38 countries.

Early years’ specialists Cosy Direct achieve King’s Award for Enterprise

Your World|May 6

Julie Ashford-Martin's husband, was cared for at St Giles Hospice before he died. She is encouraging people to talk about death as part of Dying Matters Week.

Lichfield woman shares story of 'living wake' for Dying Matters Week

Your World|May 6

Collectors and visitors set to be wowed by toys and models once more

May 5, 2025

National Memorial Arboretum. Credit: Google. With permission for all LDRS partners

Major traffic delays in Staffordshire near the National Memorial Arboretum as accident closes A38

The Celebration box contains four bottles of CB Original, four bottles of Mild, four bottles of Top Brew Deluxe, a Davenports bottle opener and a limited-edition postcard

Black Country brewery offering cheap beers and special boxes to celebrate VE Day

Second World War veteran Alan Kennett, from Lichfield, led the procession in London. Credit: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

'I will be very proud - to think I'm still here' - Staffordshire Second World War veteran starts procession as thousands line the streets of London for four days of VE Day commemorations

Alan Kennett, who is starting the VE Day 80th anniversary procession. Credit: (Lucy North/PA)

100-year-old Lichfield veteran among those to join King Charles III for VE Day tea party

Areas such as Queensville roundabout to Queensville Avenue will be part of the works. Photo: Google Street Map

Stafford road and transport improvement scheme moves forward as key phases completed

The festival brought hundreds of people to the town centre. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography

Lively atmosphere and community feel as popular Stafford food and drink festival returns

Improvements to local bus service

Your World|May 5

Councillor Lyn Sharpe cuts the ribbon

Expanding law firm moves into historic former Staffordshire newspaper building

Your World|May 5

The White Hart, Penkridge

West Midlands pubs to see refurbishment and creation of new jobs after Heineken investment

Louize Jackson

Louize Jackson – empowering souls, inspiring futures

Your World|May 5

Damaged wires on rail line cause issues for travellers near Stafford

Robin Martyn views the damage at Nanny's Rock, Kinver Edge.

'It's sacrilege' - Outrage as vandals spray graffiti on Kinver's Rock Houses

'Every year children build friendships to last a lifetime' - Welcome to the Great Wyrley school that prides themselves on 'personal development'

May 4, 2025

Hednesford Town: Club update as supporter airlifted to hospital following home win

'We're going up!': 21 fantastic photos showing promoted Hednesford Town's win over Congleton Town

Hazel Powell, Jan Bowmen, Jacqui Evans, Sue Billingham, Lynne Tandy, Julie Manser.

11 amazing photos of military fun and VE Day celebrations in Hednesford

Firefighters brought Eddie to safety. Picture: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters rescue trapped dog from 'thick undergrowth' in Stafford with help from fellow four-legged friend