Photo: James and Lisa Gilliver as they renewed their wedding vows three years ago A North Staffordshire businessman who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in early 2024 has urged people to call on General Election candidates to sign the MND Guarantee. James Gilliver formerly a fit and active 62-year-old, from Mow Cop, has seen his health deteriorate and will …

Photo: The plant room at RAF Valley. Building services company Ford Mainwaring is flying high with work to improve Ministry of Defence sites, including RAF Valley, on Anglesey, and RAF Shawbury, in Shropshire. The North Staffordshire business, which has shown its support for the British military by signing the Armed Forces covenant, is working with main contractor VIVO Defence Services …

A chocolate maker who has bucked retail trends by moving her business on to a Staffordshire high street has praised the people of Stone for their support.  “It has been fantastic, even better than I could have dreamed of,” said Michaela Jones, of Mishka Truffles and café.  “Mishka is my passion, I love making my chocolate creations, and local residents …