Here are all the biggest stories from last month you might have missed!

Arts and culture:

Haçienda DJ who inspired The Stone Roses to perform in Stafford next month

'It's a love letter to the local landscapes and the creative spirits who thrive in Stafford'- New documentary places spotlight on Staffordshire artist

Staffordshire Screen generates £1.3 million for local economy in first year

Local politics:

Locals asked to share their opinions on proposed face covering ban in Stafford

Local business people get special glimpse of Stafford regeneration plans

Council leaders react to plans for massive new Southern Staffordshire unitary authority

Alderman Jack Kemp awarded Freedom of the Borough following in Churchill's footsteps

Staffordshire's new unitary authorities: 2027 elections in explained

Court case against county council protester withdrawn

Labour and Co-operative Party victorious in Manor Ward by-election

Dress code proposed for Staffordshire County councillors

Complaints made against county councillors soar from 12 to 168 in a year

Local interest:

160 years since Stafford's last public execution

Blue-green algae which can be 'toxic' spotted at Chasewater and Cannock Chase Country Park

Introducing the Staffordshire estate planning business bringing back 'the traditional values of customer service'

Georgina Barnard: Reflecting on a year of growth, collaboration and impact at the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology

New vintage shop opens in Stafford

'We're here, we're open and we're ready to welcome you'- Business as usual at Bishton Hall despite Wolseley Canal Bridge refurbishment

Stafford MP's column: Sandon Road flooding, investment in local education and better health services close to home

Parents warned about 'squishy' toys which could pose risks to children

Popular local publicans to leave Stafford's The Bird in Hand after almost a decade

Victorian shoe factory on Marston Road could be transformed into apartments

Breaking news, police and fire service:

Man jailed after doing U-turn on the M6 near Staffor

Beware of rogue traders in Stafford: Police issue scam warning

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service issue warning to parents after 137 deliberate outdoor fires in past month

Staffordshire Police classed as 'level two' force

Staffordshire police officer dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing

Police appeal to find two men after victim threatened with knife and robbed in Stafford

Traveller receives prison sentence for breaching caravan ban in Stafford

Off-duty officer stops man trying to steal bike in Stafford

Health:

Staffordshire parents encouraged to make sure children have measles vaccine after third death in 2026

Has your school age child missed a vaccination?- Upcoming catch-up clinics in Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent

Stafford mental health hospital put into special measures following watchdog inspection

Meningitis vaccine available for free for some young people

Stafford Specsavers: Trusted eye and hearing care for the Stafford community

NHS Trust in Staffordshire supports national breast cancer radiotherapy trial