Rugeley13 Feb 2026Man jailed for illegal exotic pets tradeProsecutors say Robert Gillan earned £300,000 from exotic pets, but many were kept in poor conditions.13 Feb 20263 Feb 2026'My tinnitus is like having a play button stuck'The deaf charity RNID estimates about one in seven adults have tinnitus.3 Feb 202629 Dec 2025Region's trains hit by engineering and holidaysThere is engineering work on New Year's Eve followed by bank holiday changes on New Year's Day.29 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Exotic birds and possums seized from illegal pet shopRobert Gillan, from Rugeley, pleaded guilty at Stafford Crown Court earlier this month.24 Dec 202512 Dec 2025'We go weeks without post and collect it from sorting office'Jean Russell, 91, says she went three weeks without receiving any post.12 Dec 202512 Dec 2025'We go weeks without post and collect it from sorting office'Some people in Staffordshire say they receive a large bundle of mail after they complain.12 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Battery storage plan next to old power stationThe energy storage system could be in place for 50 years if farmland plans are approved.21 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Prison worker admits relationship with inmateSarah Barnett, 31, pleads guilty to a charge of misconduct in public office over the relationship.19 Nov 202516 Nov 2025Rail line reopens as Claudia clean up continuesStaffordshire highways teams have dealt with a high number of calls due to Storm Claudia.16 Nov 2025...
