Here are October's biggest stories reported by Stafford Nub News.

Fire crews called to Stafford factory

Firefighters were called to a factory in Stafford on 6 October after workers reported seeing a haze, thought to be smoke.

Child rapist sentenced to 22 years at Stafford Crown Court

A man in his 60s has received a 22-year sentence after admitting child sexual abuse against multiple victims.

Brand-new breast care unit officially opens at County Hospital

A brand new breast care unit, worth £15.3 million, officially opened at County Hospital.

Drayton Manor 'appalled' by 'former employee' who pleaded guilty to 19 child sexual offences

A former employee of Drayton Manor theme park has pleaded guilty to child sexual offences in court.

Eccleshall Road home could become spiritualist church

A home in Stafford could be transformed into a spiritualist church following a planning application submitted to the borough council.

Stafford Christmas lights switch-on 2026: Everything you need to know

The annual Christmas lights switch-on event will return next month.

Council leader steps down after less than a year

The Reform UK leader of Staffordshire County Council, Cllr Martin Murray, has stepped down.

Man found carrying knife and class A drugs in Stafford town centre

A man from Stafford has been remanded into custody after appearing in court charged with drug supply offences.

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Would you visit The Ancient High House after dark?: Locals welcomed to haunted historic venue

On 29 October, brave locals entered The Ancient High House under the cover of darkness for a special halloween event.

Exclusive: Behind the scenes of The Picture of Dorian Gray coming to the Gatehouse next month

A tale shrouded in darkness, duplicity and self-indulgence, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is coming to Stafford this November.