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Mayor muscled out in a flash as Market Square in Stafford reopens
A flash mob muscled in on the Mayor of Stafford Borough’s speech to kick off entertainment for the opening of the town’s refurbished Market Square.
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Thousands expected for big Christmas lights switch on in Stafford
Stafford is set for the biggest party of the year on Saturday 18 November when the annual Christmas lights switch-on takes place in the town’s newly renovated Market Square.
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Countdown on for half term opening of park in Stone
The countdown is on until fencing comes down at a park in Stone to signal the opening of brand new play facilities in time for the school half term break.
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Refurbished Stafford Square to host its first event to mark re-opening
The first event to take place at the newly refurbished Market Square in Stafford takes place this weekend.
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That’s entertainment as Stafford’s Market Square celebrates new look
A feast of entertainment has been lined up to celebrate the official opening of the new-look Market Square in Stafford following its major renovation.
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Half Term joy for youngsters with brand new play facilities opening in Stone
A fantastic new play park and multi-games area in Stone will open in time for the school half term holidays this month as part of major transformation.
Fashion Show will be model of sustainable practice
A fashion show with a difference is looking for models and creations for a catwalk event in Stone.
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Have a say on where you vote in Stafford Borough
A review of all the places residents use to cast their vote in elections across Stafford Borough is underway.
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Councillors give go ahead to buy former Co-op in Stafford
Senior councillors have given the green light for the borough council to buy the former Co-op department store in Stafford.
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Council to buy former Co-op in Stafford as part of major transformation plans
Stafford Borough Council is to buy the town’s old Co-op department store as part of their major transformation plans for the area.
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