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January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'This isn’t just a weight‑loss group — it’s a community,' says local organiser

'This isn’t just a weight‑loss group — it’s a community,' says local organiser

Supporting image for story: Local business funds children’s wellbeing programme at Cannock primary school

Local business funds children’s wellbeing programme at Cannock primary school

Supporting image for story: Pedestrian hospitalised in Cannock hit-and-run crash sparking police appeal

Pedestrian hospitalised in Cannock hit-and-run crash sparking police appeal

Supporting image for story: Next plans to open store at a Staffordshire retail park - full details here

Next plans to open store at a Staffordshire retail park - full details here

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Main A5 road in Staffordshire northbound temporarily closed for roadworks: Here's what you need to know

Main A5 road in Staffordshire northbound temporarily closed for roadworks: Here's what you need to know

Supporting image for story: Clubs working together to help those in need

Clubs working together to help those in need

Supporting image for story: New year plans cut short for Cannock ladies, next gathering already anticipated

New year plans cut short for Cannock ladies, next gathering already anticipated

Supporting image for story: Cannock optical teams give 400-item boost to Pathway Project

Cannock optical teams give 400-item boost to Pathway Project

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Work on highways project in Cannock set to get under way

Work on highways project in Cannock set to get under way

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Cannock man put behind bars for 15 years after multiple counts of rape and sexual assault

Jailed: Cannock man put behind bars for 15 years after multiple counts of rape and sexual assault

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall robber who pushed Cannock woman to floor before taking car jailed

Walsall robber who pushed Cannock woman to floor before taking car jailed

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Council meeting to discuss the future of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre postponed 'due to severe weather'

Council meeting to discuss the future of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre postponed 'due to severe weather'

Supporting image for story: Group set to attend council meeting in Cannock to fight for under-threat theatre

Group set to attend council meeting in Cannock to fight for under-threat theatre

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Katie’s 33-week transformation: Over 4½ stone gone for mum-of-three

Katie’s 33-week transformation: Over 4½ stone gone for mum-of-three

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Is your school open on Tuesday? Latest school closures for Staffordshire and the West Midlands and advice for parents

Is your school open on Tuesday? Latest school closures for Staffordshire and the West Midlands and advice for parents

Supporting image for story: Rail disruption in the West Midlands after train becomes blocked between Birmingham and Hamstead

Rail disruption in the West Midlands after train becomes blocked between Birmingham and Hamstead

Supporting image for story: 'The generosity from everyone at Inco is truly incredible and will be a huge help,' charity says of £12,000 donation from leading principal contractor

'The generosity from everyone at Inco is truly incredible and will be a huge help,' charity says of £12,000 donation from leading principal contractor

Supporting image for story: Watch: Thieves snatch three motorbikes from festive garage display near Wolverhampton

Watch: Thieves snatch three motorbikes from festive garage display near Wolverhampton

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: M6 junction in Staffordshire closed one way due to crash

M6 junction in Staffordshire closed one way due to crash

Supporting image for story: Watch: Fresh aerial pictures show ongoing demolition works of Cannock Shopping Centre

Watch: Fresh aerial pictures show ongoing demolition works of Cannock Shopping Centre

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pedestrian hit and killed by lorry on A5 near Brownhills - police appeal for witnesses

Pedestrian hit and killed by lorry on A5 near Brownhills - police appeal for witnesses

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's been amazing!': Smiles and laughter as shoppers celebrate grabbing Boxing Day bargains at Staffordshire's McArthurGlen Designer Outlet

'It's been amazing!': Smiles and laughter as shoppers celebrate grabbing Boxing Day bargains at Staffordshire's McArthurGlen Designer Outlet

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Supporting image for story: Coroner's office appeal to trace family of man who died in Cannock

Coroner's office appeal to trace family of man who died in Cannock

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Father Christmas and elves lend a hand to Cannock Rotary charity collection

Father Christmas and elves lend a hand to Cannock Rotary charity collection

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cannock opticians spreads festive cheer with donation to Acorns Children’s Hospice

Cannock opticians spreads festive cheer with donation to Acorns Children’s Hospice

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chaserider Santa Circular raises funds for Cannock children’s charity with travel for £1 on selected services

Chaserider Santa Circular raises funds for Cannock children’s charity with travel for £1 on selected services

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Father Christmas finds time for Stafford and Cannock Hospital Friends’ raffle

Father Christmas finds time for Stafford and Cannock Hospital Friends’ raffle

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I can’t believe to this day how lucky we were': Staffordshire woman run over by Liverpool parade danger driver relives moment her baby son's pram was hit

'I can’t believe to this day how lucky we were': Staffordshire woman run over by Liverpool parade danger driver relives moment her baby son's pram was hit

Supporting image for story: 25 arrests made as Staffordshire Police operation targets criminal networks in Cannock

25 arrests made as Staffordshire Police operation targets criminal networks in Cannock

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Festive fun at the Cannock & District Ladies Probus Club Christmas party

Festive fun at the Cannock & District Ladies Probus Club Christmas party

Supporting image for story: 'I feel we have been let down' - Cannock Chase councillors call for cabinet to rethink Prince of Wales Theatre demolition decision

'I feel we have been let down' - Cannock Chase councillors call for cabinet to rethink Prince of Wales Theatre demolition decision

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: It's Christmas time but Our Trace is oh so happy raising cash for good causes

It's Christmas time but Our Trace is oh so happy raising cash for good causes

Supporting image for story: Proposals on the table to sell off crumbling Staffordshire church which closed in pandemic

Proposals on the table to sell off crumbling Staffordshire church which closed in pandemic

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Avoid the area': 20 firefighters tackling blaze in Staffordshire village

'Avoid the area': 20 firefighters tackling blaze in Staffordshire village

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cannock Rotary: Helping those in need help themselves

Cannock Rotary: Helping those in need help themselves

Supporting image for story: £353,000 investment for Cannock to reduce flooding risk - here's how the money has been spent

£353,000 investment for Cannock to reduce flooding risk - here's how the money has been spent

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market success for local charity

Market success for local charity

Supporting image for story: Hayes Green WI dance the night away

Hayes Green WI dance the night away

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Councillors vote to demolish Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre as part of town centre regeneration plan

Councillors vote to demolish Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre as part of town centre regeneration plan

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Marks & Spencer opens expanded Cannock food store with space galore in former Homebase - take a look around

Marks & Spencer opens expanded Cannock food store with space galore in former Homebase - take a look around

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cannock group welcome 'inspirational' speaker

Cannock group welcome 'inspirational' speaker

Supporting image for story: To Have and to Cherish: Local speaker delights Cannock Ladies Probus members

To Have and to Cherish: Local speaker delights Cannock Ladies Probus members

Supporting image for story: Campaigners for Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre to stage peaceful protest ahead of council meeting

Campaigners for Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre to stage peaceful protest ahead of council meeting

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched for public help finding man wanted on theft and burglary offences across West Midlands

Appeal launched for public help finding man wanted on theft and burglary offences across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: SI Cannock celebrate milestone!

SI Cannock celebrate milestone!

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rotary club steps up festive support with Christmas sleigh across Cannock

Rotary club steps up festive support with Christmas sleigh across Cannock

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Death of man found in Cannock 'unexplained' - police appeal for information

Death of man found in Cannock 'unexplained' - police appeal for information

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards