Rugeley news archive
Every published story from Rugeley Gazette, newest first.
18 stories
Today in Rugeley — 24 July
Today in Rugeley: Weekly quiz: What did Ozzy Osbourne want fans to do on the anniversary of his death?, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Today in Rugeley — 22 July
Today in Rugeley: West Midlands a step closer to drought, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Cannock Chase athletes join Sporting Champions scheme
Seven athletes from Cannock Chase have been accepted onto Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme, gaining free access to leisure facilities and mentor
Today in Rugeley — 21 July
Today in Rugeley: STEVE DOLBY 1957-2026, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Today in Rugeley — 19 July
Today in Rugeley: Stories to make you smile from across the West Midlands, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Today in Rugeley — 17 July
Today in Rugeley: 'I had stage four cancer at 14, now I'm a doctor', plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Rugeley man completes Africa to UK football dribble for char
James Lewis has dribbled a football from Marrakesh to Dover for St Giles Hospice, raising over £49,000. He will complete the journey home to Rugeley in nin
Staffordshire and Stoke Council Reorganisation Confirmed
Government confirms two new unitary councils will replace ten councils across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, with changes taking effect from April 2028.
Cannock Park Heritage Trail Launch Event – 20 July
Cannock Chase District Council is hosting a free family event on 20 July to launch the new Cannock Park Heritage Trail, featuring interactive trails and ac
St Peter's Primary wins Gold in Bumblebee Friendly award
St Peter's Primary School in Cannock Chase becomes first in the district to achieve Gold Status in the Bumblebee Friendly Schools Programme.
Cannock Chase Council Housing Team Nominated for National Aw
Cannock Chase Council's Housing and Building Safety team has been shortlisted for Safety and Compliance Team of the Year at the ASCP Awards 2026.
Chadsmoor £20m Community Investment Board Recruitment
Cannock Chase District Council is recruiting volunteers to lead a neighbourhood board overseeing £20 million in government funding for Chadsmoor over the n
Cannock Chase Weekly Food Waste Collections Begin 27 April
Cannock Chase residents will start weekly food waste collections from 27 April. Households have received caddies to separate food waste for conversion into
Cannock Chase Food Waste Recycling Launches
Cannock Chase District residents recycled over 95 tonnes of food waste in the first week of a new collection service launched on 27 April.
Paul Jones elected new leader of Cannock Chase Council
Paul Jones has been elected leader of Cannock Chase Council, taking over from Steve Thornley. The Reform councillor will also oversee Local Government Reor
Cannock Chase Council Honours Three Long-Serving Councillors
Cannock Chase District Council has made Les Bullock, Justin Johnson and Sheila Cartwright honorary Aldermen and Alderwoman after 45 years combined service.
Ex-MP Backs Burnham's Northern Vision
Former Stoke MP Joan Walley backs Andy Burnham's pledge to deliver "good growth to every postcode" if he becomes prime minister.