Stoke-on-Trent's £100 million Student Village has thrown open its doors, the city banks £9.14 million for social care reform, and Leek's Nicholson Institute gets ready for its grand reopening. This week in The Staffordshire Signal Weekly.
Dear readers,
It's been a big week for ribbon cuttings and good news from Whitehall alike, from a landmark opening for the city's students to a very welcome funding boost for social care. There's history in the mix too, with Leek's Nicholson Institute reopening its doors and Stoke's ball clay past getting an airing at Spode.
You may also have spotted something new at the top of our stories this week, a "Signal Brief" box with the headline facts laid out in a few quick lines before you even get to the full article. It's there for anyone who wants the gist in ten seconds flat, though we'd still love you to read on for the full picture.
And a personal note before we get into it: I'm absolutely delighted to say I've been shortlisted for Newcastle Ambassador of the Year at the LoveNUL Business Awards, alongside some brilliant fellow nominees. The ceremony's at St Giles' Church on Friday 9 October, and we will be there with our fingers very firmly crossed!
Until next Wednesday.
Jenna
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