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With Bonfire Night out the way (well almost!) thoughts turn to Christmas. Details of the Lights switch on, the pantomime and other events can be found here http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/christmas

I don't like how BTL landlords have priced out first time buyers out of the housing market (although the real blame lies with successive governments who haven't made sure enough housing has been built to meet domestic demand and the increase in net migration) but with virtually no return on...

This might be a difficult subject to discuss. Walking around town in the evening I have noticed a couple of rough sleepers tucked away in quiet doorways but I also see a few beggars down the main street asking for money. What I worry about that there are people who need help but others who need...

Looking forward to next weekend https://www.facebook.com/Stafford-Cheese-Ale-More-Festival-178882492477966/ Didn't go last year but was supposed to be good and it has been promised to be bigger and better this year. Also The Swan has a marquee with a beer festival and bands on that weekend as...

I know that the Christmas truce on here has lasted well into the New Year and all is sweetness and light between forumites but it may be time to put back on the tin hats and return to the trenches. I suspect that many people find the EU discussion dull as ditch water but others hold strong...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/12073116/An-orgasm-a-day-could-keep-prostate-cancer-away-scientists-claim.html#disqus_thread Maybe Ivor Biggun was right! ('It does me good as it bloody well should!')

I'm not sure it's been said but Merry Christmas One and All (even if it doesn't feel like Christmas!)

A thread for little annoyances that could be put right. I'll start you off- Pubs, bars, central location hotels (you know who you are!) that don't place beer mats/coasters on their tables, thus leading to dribbling glasses!

It hasn't been an overly cold Winter but you can't say it has been mild either and I'm ready for the warmer longer days. The clocks go forward 4 weeks Sunday and it is Easter the weekend after that so not long to wait. Just need some nice weather then to fire up the Barbie. I would imagine the...

Whilst I thought the interactive map could be more informative, the Telegraph has posted a map of the best places to live based on crime, health, income etc- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11041812/Mapped-the-best-places-to-live-in-England-and-Wales.html Areas covering Stafford...

Came across this page on facebook. And I thought there were some nutters on here! Here's a sample from the page- Rant time !!! Sorry to post this on here but he won't take "I'm not interested"as an answer..... Would the ex taxi driver who lives in burton manor please stop asking me to have...

I imagine other people have had an email from Tripadvisor asking to rate or comments on Stafford. People's thoughts?

Just wondering what other people are planning to do on New Year's Eve. Also like to hear if there's any events being organised.

Another nearly man, Lee Westwood, is one round from winning his first major golf tournament today although Tiger Woods and others are close by. Maybe it's a coincidence but many of our sporting stars are finding their winning mentality. To be fair golf is a fairly dull game played by middle aged...

Or maybe not. But fear not the weather is supposed to pick up this week. I thought I'd start a thread on what people are looking forward to, doing etc. Personally looking forward to the annual holiday down Cornwall and hope to go to the races at Chester. I wonder what the 'Big Burh' day on...

The control switch on our large electric oven has packed up but as the gas hobs have to be removed, only a gas safe engineer can do the job. Any suggestions would be most helpful.

I don't know if this has been done before, but I thought there might be some mileage in peoples recollections, experiences etc. I'll kick off about a wind up in the late 80's. Where I used to work we had a lad, Gary, who was a serial liar, dancing with Linda Nolan,120mph in his car etc, so much...

I had to be told that today is St George's Day and whilst I had no stirrings in my patorictic loins, I wondered what was the best way to celebrate England's culture and history. Naturally we had Old English sausages from Hindle's(very nice and meaty) Any suggestions?

I see there is a psychic medium at the Stafford Cricket and Hockey club and got me thinking if anyone has ever gone to one of these nights and any opinions. Personally, I've got the image of the Psychic Night on Phoenix Nights -' Is there a John in the room?' but just like the many ghost stories...

I imagine there is simular threads, but I thought a thread on how small improvements would make Stafford a better place. I know the area round Millbank/Mill St has been upgraded a couple of years ago, but I find it quite danderous for pedestrians. Is the area designated as a 'shared space' or...