Author Archive: Sam Richardson
Broadcast Journalism student at Staffs Uni.
Aspiring political journalist with commercial TV and BBC radio experience.
Twitter: @Sam__Alexander
“Vile” Staffordshire election leaflet causes controversy
A leaflet posted through Staffordshire letterboxes has caused outrage amongst the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community across the country.
Staffordshire Conservatives defend HS2 opposition
Conservatives in Staffordshire have defended their decision to defy their own party on the issue of HS2.
Campaign groups have warned that high speed rail could be a key issue when people go to the polls for county council elections.
Ed Miliband launches economic plan in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Labour leader Ed Miliband has visited Newcastle-under-Lyme to launch his party’s six-point plan to boost the economy.
His proposals form the alternative to next week’s Queen’s Speech – an annual event where the government outlines key laws it intends to introduce in the coming months.
Stoke-on-Trent lad set to conquer Kilimanjaro
A young man from Stoke is making a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Africa, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and raise money for charity. Tomorrow night he’s hosting an open mic night to raise cash.
Your guide to Staffordshire County Council elections 2013
With the Staffordshire County Council elections on the horizon, StaffsLive has put together a guide to all the key talking points.
Reporter Sam Richardson provides an in-depth look at some of the core issues and examines just what these elections mean for residents across the county.
Special cycles spin into action at Westport Lake
Specialist cycles for disabled and elderly people will soon be available at Westport Lake. Planning permission has been granted for a volunteer-run cycle hire scheme, aimed at improving the lives of people wo can’t use normal bikes.
Magic Micky brightens up bus station
Commuters enjoyed some free fun in the sun on Saturday as a street performer entertained crowds with a show of magic, circus skills and comedy.
Micky Bimble took his show to the new £15m bus station and had everyone from teenagers filming on their smartphones to grandparents with toddlers cheering and laughing along on their way into the city centre.
Staffordshire brewery praises beer tax change
Brewers, pub landlords and drinkers across Staffordshire are celebrating a concession made by the chancellor.
George Osborne has ended the automatic rule meaning the tax paid on beer goes up every year.
Victoria Ground campaigner warned he faces eviction
A protester camping on the site of the old Victoria Ground in Stoke-on-Trent has been warned he could be evicted.
Dave Barker has been fighting multi-million pound plans by developer St Modwen for new homes to be built on the land.
Chance for Stone residents to raise HS2 concerns with MP
Residents living near the route of a high speed rail line in Staffordshire are being given the chance to raise concerns with their MP.
The proposed HS2 line is set to impact on a number of villages around Stone, including Swynnerton, Yarlet and Walton Heath.
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