Good morning. Here are the main developments across Pistoia and the province as the new week begins.
1. Two young people injured in overnight crash at Larciano
A car carrying two 25-year-olds left Via Francesca Sud at Castel Martini shortly after 2.30 a.m. and struck a wall. The passenger had to be freed by firefighters and was taken to San Giuseppe Hospital in Empoli with a head injury under the highest-priority emergency code; the driver sustained minor injuries. Carabinieri are investigating why the vehicle left the road. Source: Report Pistoia.
2. €150,000 “I Care” fund opens for health and social projects
Publiacqua has launched the 2026 edition of its I Care programme for non-profit organisations, social cooperatives and third-sector bodies. The fund supports health, disability, long-term care, autonomy, screening and family-assistance projects. Applications are open until 5 October; since 2021 the scheme has financed 102 projects with €614,000. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
3. Pistoia-Prato leader tipped for regional Confcommercio presidency
Gianluca Spampani, president of Confcommercio Prato and Pistoia, has emerged as the leading candidate to head Confcommercio Toscana. The regional assembly will vote on Wednesday, 23 September, after months of internal disagreement over governance, management and the organisation’s financial statements. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
4. Historic Agliana hospitality site reopens under new names
The former Giulio hotel and restaurant has returned as the Spartaco restaurant and the Lavagnini hotel, named after their address on Via Spartaco Lavagnini. The renewed complex includes a restaurant and pizzeria with more than 100 seats and a nine-room, three-star hotel aimed partly at business travellers, reviving a long-standing local landmark. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
5. Pistoiese remains perfect after fourth straight league win
Pistoiese defeated Varesina 1–0 away from home, keeping a perfect record after four Serie D matches. Matteo Motti scored the decisive goal from long range in the 14th minute, his fourth of the season, while goalkeeper Giuliani and the defence resisted sustained pressure in the second half. The Arancioni remain joint leaders with Pro Patria. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Casalguidi festival renews appeal for blood and plasma donors
Avis used the Festa dell’Uva to call for more blood and plasma donations after difficult summer stock levels. Provincial and local volunteers stressed the need to reach younger donors and highlighted the role of donations in cancer treatment, care for people with thalassaemia, serious-trauma response and the production of plasma-derived medicines. Source: Report Pistoia.
7. Pistoia marks International Day of Peace
The public event “Sotto lo stesso cielo – Pistoia per la Pace” begins at 6 p.m. today in the Cortile della Magnolia at Palazzo Comunale. Residents can share words and images representing peace, accompanied by music and percussion. Twelve runners carrying the Peace Run torch are expected from Rome at around 9 p.m., making Pistoia the first stop on their journey. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
8. Multi-agency road-incident training starts today
Police, firefighters, health workers and emergency volunteers begin a three-day course on managing road-collision scenes. The programme, running from 21 to 23 September at the Local Police conference hall, covers scene safety, evidence preservation, reconstruction and the risks posed by damaged vehicles, with an emphasis on coordination among responding services. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Morning Brief compiled from local reporting and official information available on 21 September 2026.