On Saturday (13 June), Little Bean, located at The Colonnade, hosted its grand reopening.

The handmade chocolate store initially opened in August 2025 but was forced to close towards the end of last year due to illness.

Back with a bang, Little Bean now has its own ice cream parlour alongside the original chocolate shop.

There is also an all-new delicatessen stocking produce from Griffins in Stone and The Staffordshire Cheesemaker.

Customers browsing the shop's wide selection of products (image via Livia Gregor)

During the course of the day, customers were offered samples of delicious sausage rolls and scrumptious chocolate.

Freebies such as keyrings were also available to anyone making a purchase.

Speaking about the success of the opening event, owner Vic Williams said: "We had a wonderful opening day, it was fantastic to see such support from our loyal following coming back, and so many new faces.

"I hope to build on an amazingly positive start, spread the word that we have a unique offering for Stafford in being the only shop and parlour of its kind here.

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"We are all about inclusion, love and joy here at Little Bean, which is important with what's going on in the world right now.

"It is so important to support local and small businesses, for the job retention, circulation of money and the feeling of community.

"Stafford can be bustling again, but we do need support.

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