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Remembering Gnosall's lost shops and businesses

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

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

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

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

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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The "Man-Monkey" of Bridge 39

Local Folklore 18/08/2026

Remembering Gnosall's lost shops and businesses

Local History 16/06/2026

The Gnosall man who became part of American history

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St Lawrence Church, the Stone Backbone of Our Village

Local History 30/04/2026

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Meet your local police team at Stafford surgery this Sunday

Staffordshire Police are holding a drop-in surgery at Grosvenor Centre Car Park in Stafford this Sunday, 1 November, from 10:30am to noon.

Oct 26, 2026

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A new Noel for Christmas

Get into the festive spirit with Gnosall Singers, who invite you to a wonderful evening of Christmas carols, seasonal songs and a few musical surprises.

Oct 24, 2026

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Could you offer a local child a foster home?

Staffordshire County Council is looking for foster carers across the county, and people in Gnosall are encouraged to find out if it could be right for them.

Oct 24, 2026

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Storm Austen: What Gnosall drivers need to know for Friday

Storm Austen is set to bring strong, potentially gale-force winds to Staffordshire on Friday, with a Met Office Yellow Warning in place from 10am to 9pm.

Oct 22, 2026

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The very last train on the Shrewsbury to Stafford railway line stopped at Gnosall Station on the 6th September 1964 at 9.40pm.

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