Entries by Baba

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Project to upgrade County’s street lights

A project to update thousands of Staffordshire street lights that will use less energy and save money is underway. Staffordshire County Council is replacing 47,000 conventional bulbs with LED lighting after taking out an interest-free loan to fund the project. The loan for the project will be repaid by the estimated £1.6 million-a-year savings from […]

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Presenting dream for Samara

A determined and inspirational young woman has landed a dream job as a presenter on a local community radio station. Throughout her life Samara Hussain, who was born blind, has not let anything stand in the way of what she sets out to do. After graduating in criminology Samara, who has her own guide dog […]

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2,000 spaces released for Potters ‘Arf 2021

Online entries for Stoke-on-Trent’s iconic half marathon have opened. Runners, walkers, relay teams and junior race entrants can now book their places for Sunday, September 26. The Hanley Economic Potters ’Arf Marathon is one of the city’s most popular occasions and organisers are hoping around 2,000 participants will tackle the course. The event includes walking […]

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Further funding awarded to voluntary and community groups

Voluntary and community groups (VCS) across the city have benefited from a further £50,000 of funding to help them provide crucial services to residents through the coronavirus pandemic. 33 voluntary and community groups across the city have now been awarded funding to provide support to residents in the city affected by COVID-19. In January, the city council […]

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Future Journalist Awards receives international interest

A Staffordshire-based competition to find the next generation of journalists and bloggers is receiving international entries. The Future Journalist Awards is usually open to schools in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, with finalists being invited to an awards ceremony at the University. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s competition is fully online, including launch, school workshops, and […]

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