The founder of multi-award-winning Staffordshire engineering company KMF has died at the age of 80. Michael Higgins passed away peacefully at UHNM following a short illness. His funeral will take place at Bradwell Crematorium at 12 noon on November 10th. The Higgins family have requested family flowers only and there will be a collection to support the University Hospital of …

Statement from CEO Phil Copeland. Just over three years since launching its appeal, Stoke Air Ambulance is proud to announce that it has agreed terms on its first helicopter, an AW109E Power to be called Jasper. This achievement marks a huge moment for the charity and for the people of Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding towns, whose incredible generosity and determination have …

An architect behind Stoke-on-Trent’s new Goods Yard development and a nationally renowned regeneration leader with roots in the Potteries will be the key speakers at an event looking at architecture in the city over 100 years. The North Staffordshire Society of Architects is staging a special event on Saturday, October 18, to mark the centenary of Stoke-on-Trent as a city. …

Cyber security and workplace computing company SyTech IT are bringing UK experts to North Staffordshire to help businesses to prepare for 2026. Darren Kirby, Managing Director, at Stoke-on-Trent based SyTech IT says firms need a reset for 2026 as online threats continue to grow. The free business seminar to be held at the Business Lodge, Trent House, Fenton, on 14 …

A Staffordshire-based organisational psychologist and business owner has plotted a new course for business leaders in his debut book. Danny Wareham has helped scores of company owners, from micro-businesses to LEGO and WorldPay to build purposeful, people-focused workplaces. Now the award-winning workplace culture expert is challenging organisations to “reimagine leadership for a connected age.” The book, ‘Constellation’, is the first …