All the top stories you might have missed in the past few weeks.

Highlights-

A popular local statue, which has stood in Victoria Park for almost thirty years, will be irreversibly damaged if funding is not found for repairs

A couple from Staffordshire has shared their story as part of Huntington's disease awareness month.

Stafford Burgesses Guild are keen to recruit new people to keep their traditions alive for the next generation

A specialised parent and baby unit at St George's Hospital in Stafford is undergoing renovation work.

A film created by Staffordshire Women's Aid has been awarded the Gold Judges Award in the £1m–£2.5m category of the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026.

Police-

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in Stafford

Tributes have been paid by the family of Brodan Dubickas, 15, who was killed after being injured by a falling tree in Stafford on Saturday (2 May).

A man has been arrested after Staffordshire Police officers found 'suspected drugs' compressed into a discarded cola can in Stafford.

Staffordshire Police have published a new action plan detailing how they intend to address issues with anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area.

A Stafford teenager has pleaded guilty after making threats to blow up a local college.

A man has been jailed after he was spotted by police putting a shotgun into the boot of his car at a petrol station in Penkridge.

A man from Stafford has been jailed after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his three‑month‑old-son.

A man has been arrested after a crash on the M6 involving a suspected stolen car.

Local politics-

What does Stafford look like a year on from Reform UK taking control of Staffordshire County Council?

Sandon Road has been closed this week as part of an effort to reduce repeated flooding in the area.

A council's standards panel will consider a complaint against an elected member for the second time in seven months.

Stafford Borough Council has partnered with fuel poverty charity, Beat the Cold, to provide support and advice to residents.

A community leader has hit out at Staffordshire County Council for spending more than £350,000 on security since Reform UK took control of the administration.

Local people and businesses are being invited to give their views on the main issues facing Stafford Borough.

A motion aimed at tackling racism at Staffordshire County Council has been blocked by Reform councillors.

Stafford MP Leigh Ingham has called on the Government to provide funding to bring back the town's indoor market.

Local interest-

The Gatehouse Theatre has had its busiest year since opening over 40 years ago.

A popular tourist attraction, located in Stafford town centre, has received a five-star hygiene rating.

University of Staffordshire has won University of the Year at the Academic Employability Awards 2026.

Two plots of vacant land in Stafford will be auctioned next month, by estate agent Butters John Bee.

Stafford's best cafe has been revealed.

A legendary DJ, known for his sets at The Haçienda, will be performing in Stafford this August.

A new website has been launched to help keep people steady on their feet and reduce the risk of falls amongst older people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

On Saturday 16 May, Stafford welcomed its new mayor with a military parade in the town centre.

An Eccleshall B&B, which was once the town's poor house, offers guests a unique chance to learn about the property's previous occupants.