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Memories of a momentous milestone in Newcastle-under-Lyme’s long history are being preserved for future generations to discover. A time capsule – containing memorabilia from the borough’s year-long 850th anniversary celebrations – was buried yesterday at Brampton Park, the home of Brampton Museum. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, working with partners and sponsors, co-ordinated an action-packed calendar of […]
The Haunting – New Vic Theatre Works by Charles Dickens adapted by Hugh Janes …….. Directed by Eleanor Taylor The New Vic Theatre, our very own theatre-in-the-round here in Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to many fantastic plays and performances. ‘The Haunting’ is a thrilling Ghost story packed with magic and illusions, based on several original ghost […]
Staffordshire Police have arrested more than 100 people in their most recent intensification effort to tackle violence, abuse and intimidation against women and girls. Between 15 and 21 April, Officers worked proactively during a week-long intensification period to visit and support victims, pursue offenders and work alongside partners to safeguard those affected. It saw 110 […]
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information following a serious collision involving a cyclist and a Nissan Juke in Bentilee. Officers were called at just before 2.55 on Sunday afternoon to Beverley Drive and the cyclist, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital. He is in a stable condition. The driver of the Juke remained at […]
Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams officially marked the start of his second term in office on Friday as he took the oath to both services, in a ceremony held at Staffordshire Police’s headquarters in Stafford. Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams officially marked the […]
This summer promises to give tennis fans access to some of the best tennis courts around, with over a quarter of a million pounds of investment across six stunning parks in Stoke-on-Trent – and just in time for Wimbledon. The City Council wants to encourage as many people as possible to take up the sport […]
Can you help George fund his trip to Peru next year? He will be helping the locals with lots of different jobs including education, environmental issues, and Building projects – a great thing for a young man to be part of. Here are the details if you can help. Here is the link to put […]
Renewed demands for Government action over a problem landfill site plaguing residents are being prepared. Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet will consider a report next week requiring it to pressure Government to take ‘urgent and decisive action’ over Walleys Quarry landfill site in Newcastle-under-Lyme. After more than three years of communities suffering from foul odours from […]
Complaints involving a parish council have resulted in one of its members being recommended for censure. An independent report has concluded that Cllr Angela Drakakis-Smith [crt] had infringed the Members’ Code of Conduct of Betley, Balterley and Wrinehill Parish Council. Its final finding said the councillor had failed to show respect for others, bullied and […]
Clayton Hall Academy are now part of the Windsor Academy Trust – this weekend the trust is putting on ‘WAT a run’ around the 15 different schools in the area. It is taking place over two days and Clayton Hall Academy will be the finishing line for day one! They have turned it into a […]
