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The "Man-Monkey" of Bridge 39
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The "Man-Monkey" of Bridge 39

Follow our beautiful canal towpath away from Gnosall towards Norbury and Woodseaves and you are walking into the area of one of Staffordshire's strangest old legends. This is a real-life Victorian story of a terrified ho...

Chris Haycock • 18 August 2026
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Remembering Gnosall's lost shops and businesses
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Remembering Gnosall's lost shops and businesses

Gnosall once supported a remarkable variety of shops and businesses, many of which are fondly remembered by residents to...

Chris Haycock 16/06/2026
The Gnosall man who became part of American history
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The Gnosall man who became part of American history

Today marks the 430th birthday of a Gnosall man who set out on a remarkable journey across the Atlantic and into the pag...

Chris Haycock 10/06/2026
St Lawrence Church, the Stone Backbone of Our Village
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St Lawrence Church, the Stone Backbone of Our Village

A village anchor in stone, St Lawrence Church quietly weaves centuries of history, craftsmanship and community into the ...

Chris Haycock 30/04/2026
A Small Building with a Heavy Purpose
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A Small Building with a Heavy Purpose

Blink and you might miss it, but - as one of just four in Staffordshire - Gnosall's lock-up is a key survivor of a time ...

Chris Haycock 15/04/2026
A Tunnel, a Gamble, and the Men Who Cut It
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A Tunnel, a Gamble, and the Men Who Cut It

Cowley Tunnel - a feat of engineering despite the lack of modern machinery - is a reminder of the sheer determination fa...

Chris Haycock 15/04/2026

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New plan to keep county roads in better shape

Staffordshire County Council has set out a long-term plan for maintaining the county's roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and drains.

 Sep 9, 2026
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Sam Myatt Way: Gnosall club honours tragic local young man

Gnosall Sports and Social Club will officially open a new driveway named Sam Myatt Way on Saturday 26th September, honouring a much-loved member of the community.

 Sep 8, 2026
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Staffs Fire Service launches firefighter recruitment drive

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for 16 new full-time firefighters, with applications opening on 28 September.

 Sep 8, 2026
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New Adult Learning Hub Opens in Stafford Town Centre

A former bank on Greengate Street has been transformed into a dedicated adult learning centre, offering courses in maths, English, digital skills and more.

 Sep 8, 2026
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