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'Every wedding is completely different': Meet the florist and venue stylist helping to turn couples' dreams into reality across Staffordshire and beyond

From weddings to birthday parties, flowers and decor are an integral part of many celebrations, transforming blank spaces and bringing a theme together.

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Lifestyle|Feb 15
Supporting image for story: 'Every wedding is completely different': Meet the florist and venue stylist helping to turn couples' dreams into reality across Staffordshire and beyond
Supporting image for story: The Hednesford author who opened her own bookshop and realised a childhood dream
The Hednesford author who opened her own bookshop and realised a childhood dream
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Weekend|Feb 14
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'
'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'
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Food and Drink|Feb 7
Supporting image for story: Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
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Weekend|Jan 24
Supporting image for story: 'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'
'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'
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Lifestyle|Jan 24
Supporting image for story: 'I left my marketing job to become an interior designer in Stafford. I trained with a renowned London designer and help people across the Midlands to create their dream homes'
'I left my marketing job to become an interior designer in Stafford. I trained with a renowned London designer and help people across the Midlands to create their dream homes'
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Weekend|Jan 17
Supporting image for story: 'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'
'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'
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Features|Jan 11

More Weekend stories

Supporting image for story: Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
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Weekend|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
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Features|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13, 2025
Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
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Weekend|Nov 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
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Weekend|Oct 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Peggie appeal unaffected by trans medic departure, legal team says
Peggie appeal unaffected by trans medic departure, legal team says
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: New flood warning for seven counties amid more heavy rain
New flood warning for seven counties amid more heavy rain
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two teenagers found guilty of killing man they lured to beach
Two teenagers found guilty of killing man they lured to beach
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: X outage hits thousands of social media platform users
X outage hits thousands of social media platform users
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president
First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Council elections to go ahead in May after legal challenge to Government
Council elections to go ahead in May after legal challenge to Government
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
Viral news|Jan 30
Supporting image for story: ‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
Viral news|Jan 29
Supporting image for story: Hebrides woman completes record-breaking Atlantic row
Hebrides woman completes record-breaking Atlantic row
Viral news|Jan 25
Supporting image for story: Iconic noughties BBC sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps 'set for comeback' - with Sheridan Smith 'signed on for reunion'
Iconic noughties BBC sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps 'set for comeback' - with Sheridan Smith 'signed on for reunion'
Entertainment|Jan 25
Supporting image for story: Traitors Rachel and Stephen make series history as dual-winners
Traitors Rachel and Stephen make series history as dual-winners
Showbiz|Jan 24

World News

Supporting image for story: Logan Paul’s Pokemon trading card sells for record £12m at auction
Logan Paul’s Pokemon trading card sells for record £12m at auction
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Supporting image for story: Mourners in Moscow mark two-year anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death
Mourners in Moscow mark two-year anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Injured seabird seeks help by pecking at door of German hospital
Injured seabird seeks help by pecking at door of German hospital
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Supporting image for story: Australians with alleged IS ties turned back after leaving Syrian camp
Australians with alleged IS ties turned back after leaving Syrian camp
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Supporting image for story: Rubio backs Orban’s bid for another term during visit to Hungary
Rubio backs Orban’s bid for another term during visit to Hungary
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rubio meets Orban in Budapest as US and Hungary to sign civilian nuclear pact
Rubio meets Orban in Budapest as US and Hungary to sign civilian nuclear pact
World News|9 hours ago
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