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A fire in a derelict commercial building in Stoke-on-Trent was started deliberately, an investigation has revealed. Crews were alerted to the fire on Paxton Street in Hanley at around 6am on Tuesday. At its height, seven fire crews attended the scene along with two aerial ladder platforms. Thankfully, no one was reported injured, though nearby […]
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a collision on the A500 recently have paid tribute to him. Will Evans, aged 28, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, died shortly after 10pm on Friday 4 October, after being involved in a collision on the A500 at Audley, towards junction 16 of the M6. Paying tribute to Will, his […]
If you live, work or visit Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, there is just one more week to have your say on the priorities outlined in Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams’ proposed Local Police & Crime Plan, and Fire & Rescue Plan for 2024-2028. The consultation, which closes on 21 October, is an opportunity to give your feedback […]
Staffordshire’s JCB Pothole Pro is coming to Newcastle on a mission to help patch up the town’s potholes and prepare roads for surface treatments. From Wednesday 23 October, you will be able to spot the machine repairing potholes and defects in Newcastle between the A34 London Road to Belgrave Road. The machine will also be making […]
On Friday 11th October 2024 in the Queens Gardens at 11 am – the statue of Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by ANDY EDWARDS is being unveiled. It is based on photographs of her majesty during a visit to Newcastle in 1973. Andy Edwards has done so many statues of famous people – such as David […]
Staffordshire Police have arrested three people following a burglary in Newcastle-under-Lyme where work tools worth £2,500 were taken. It happened between 8.30pm on Monday 16 September and 8.30am on Tuesday 17 September when the suspects smashed through a bi-fold glass door to a house that was being renovated on The Glade. Once inside, they took […]
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Newcastle-under-Lyme has paid tribute to her. 32 year old Shejuti Pasha was travelling as a passenger in a silver Toyota Icon when the car collided with railings on High Street, Knutton, just after 10.30pm on Wednesday 25 September. She was taken to hospital but […]
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died following a suspected non-stop collision on Friday. Officers were called shortly before 10pm to the A500 at Audley towards junction 16 of the M6 where a motorbike was found in collision with a central reservation, and Sadly, the motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was […]
Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council are reminding people about potential risks posed by water beads. The warning is aimed at parents and carers and is highlighting the particular risks to young children and vulnerable people. The alert has been issued by the Office of Product Safety and Standards. So what are they – […]
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 […]
