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PEOPLE CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEIR BOROUGH’S LOCAL PLAN PROGRESS A long-term plan which will help to determine future development in Newcastle-under-Lyme borough reaches its next stage in the upcoming weeks with a series of public sessions. The borough council submitted its Local plan 2020 to 2040 to the Secretary of State in December […]
Staffordshire Commissioner to review Fire & Rescue performance at public meeting Topics to be discussed by Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams and Chief Fire Officer Rob Barber at a public meeting on Tuesday (20 May) will include Fire & Rescue Service values and culture, ongoing work to support the NHS and the impact of new sustainable […]
The family of a man who tragically died in a collision in Newcastle-under-Lyme have paid tribute to him.  27-year-old Ben Waplington, from Stoke-on-Trent, was riding a silver Triumph motorbike when he came into collision with a dark grey Mercedes estate and a red BMW motorbike at 7pm on Friday (9 May), at the junction of […]
Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Police are teaming up in a major new crackdown on illegal cannabis grows in the city. The joint operation will target cannabis grows in council properties, privately rented homes and empty commercial buildings to combat the negative impact the drug has on our communities. Action will be taken against council […]
A collaborative campaign designed to boost pride and belonging in communities across Newcastle-under-Lyme moves to a new location next week. Civic Pride – an initiative led by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council which captures new and existing service provision and calls on residents to get involved – is taking place in Knutton and Cross Heath on Tuesday, […]
The new Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme has been elected. Cllr. Robert Bettley-Smith is taking on the historic role of first citizen of the borough for the forthcoming municipal year with support from his wife of almost 45 years, Judy, as Mayoress. The Thistleberry councillor was invested with the chains of office at last night’s Annual Council […]
Appeal from Staffordshire Police …… We are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died following a collision in Hill Chorlton, Newcastle-under-Lyme. We were called at 7pm on Friday (9 May) to reports of a collision involving a blue Kia Niro car and two motorbikes, a red BMW and a silver Triumph, at the junction […]
Leader Announces New Cabinet for Staffordshire County Council The new Leader of the controlling Reform UK party on Staffordshire County Council has announced his Cabinet. Leader Ian Cooper said the ten-strong Cabinet will spearhead the delivery of the party’s priorities for Staffordshire’s residents and businesses. Martin Murray, the member for Cannock Town, will be the […]
NSCG wins ‘Excellence in Training Delivery’ at 2025 Apprenticeship Guide Awards Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has been recognised for ‘Excellence in Training Delivery’ at the recent Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2025.Celebrating its second year, the Apprenticeship Guide Awards celebrate employers and education providers across the country who go above and beyond to support apprentices.Represented […]
Stoke-on-Trent honoured one of its most iconic sons last week as the Lemmy Forever Stoke-on-Trent Ceremony took place in Burslem on Friday. The centerpiece of the celebrations was the unveiling of a statue to commemorate the Motörhead frontman. The musician – once described as having ‘one of the most recognizable voices in rock’ – was […]
