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Staffordshire Police have stepped up efforts to robustly investigate both incidents of violent disorder across Staffordshire this weekend. A dedicated team of detectives has been tasked with reviewing all of the available evidence and bringing those responsible to justice. More than 100 arrests have been made nationally as part of co-ordinated police responses to disorder […]
As we reported yesterday, a number of crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue attended a fire a Walleys Quarry in Silverdale on Sunday night. Crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to bring the fire under control and to minimise the impact on the local community. The main seats of the fire have been contained and […]
Work to upgrade tennis courts in Kidsgrove for free public use has been completed. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has utilised an investment of almost £50,000 – supported by the LTA Tennis Foundation and delivered by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) – to refurbish the courts at Clough Hall park. The work follows last year’s £116,000 refurbishment […]
A ‘hard-working’ local authority praised by the Secretary of State for its tireless work on Walleys Quarry has been granted permission by the Government to bring legal action against the site operator. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has received confirmation to proceed from Steve Reed OBE, Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural […]
Stop and searches in Staffordshire will now be scrutinised by members of the community in each local policing team, as part of a new drive to increase transparency and boost confidence. In a first for the force, their stop and search data has been opened up to members of the public. Five members of the […]
Newcastle-under-Lyme has seen the launch of ‘Artbox’ a public art initiative to transform the town’s streets with vibrant, artistic designs. The project see’s 10 artists using every day BT boxes and electric cabinets as canvasses, to beautify public spaces by adorning these utility boxes and other street fixtures with unique, eye-catching designs. This initiative not […]
Arrests have been made after a man found with stab wounds died in Stoke-on-Trent. Police were called at 12.50 yesterday morning to Buccleuch Road in Normacot, by West Midlands Ambulance Service to reports of a man in cardiac arrest. The man was found in an alleyway with serious injuries and sadly nothing could be done […]
Staffordshire consumers are being warned to be alert to increased risks from fraudsters as criminals turn to AI to make their scams more believable. With advances in Artificial Intelligence known as AI, criminals are becoming more sophisticated with their scams, using software to make themselves more convincing. Examples include Deepfakes – using video, convincing voice […]
The 100-year anniversary of the Staffordshire Police Welfare Fund was recently celebrated at the force headquarters, hosted by our Chief Constable, Chris Noble For a century the fund has provided critical financial support to officers and staff in times of need. It is open to all ranks and grades, both serving and retired. Mark Judson, […]
Six public spaces in Newcastle-under-Lyme have received a prestigious award for how well they’re looked after. The Green Flag Award winners for 2024 are the Borough Council-owned Bradwell Crematorium, Brampton Park, Keele Cemetery, Lyme Valley Park, Queens Gardens and Wolstanton Park. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is also celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Burslem […]
