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Staffordshire Police has closed a problem property in Chesterton following reports of anti-social behaviour. On Monday, the  address on London Road was closed until 6 February 2023 after successfully obtaining a court order. Local officers from the Newcastle-under-Lyme local policing team (LPT) obtained the order after submitting evidence to the court which showed the address […]
Residents, businesses and land-owners are being encouraged to take part in the ‘Call for Sites’ as part of Newcastle’s Local Plan process. The Council’s planning policy officers have launched the programme this week and it will remain open. Cabinet member with responsibility for strategic planning, Cllr. Andrew Fear, said: “Newcastle-under-Lyme needs good homes and diverse […]
Newcastle-under-Lyme will once again have free parking to encourage shoppers into town over Christmas. From 18 November parking at Newcastle’s Midway car park will be free from 10am to 1pm every day. After 1pm it will cost just £1. Sunday parking is free all year round. The free parking incentive will run throughout the Christmas […]
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A number of projects supported by the Stoke High Street Heritage Action Zone are due for completion this week. The project, which is part-funded by the city council, Historic England, and the Private Sector, is set to complete in March 2024, with various buildings and iconic historical locations being offered grant support to undergo a […]
A walking group which helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD has received a funding boost from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Teri Elder started Walk Talk Action to help improve her own mental health following the birth of her first daughter. Today the group – which has helped more than 500 people since its inception […]
An overheated tumble dryer caused a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday morning. Firefighters attended a residential address off Priory Road, Abbey Hulton, shortly before 7.55. On arrival, crews found the Residents of the property had evacuated and the fire had been extinguished. No one was injured. Upon an inspection, the fire was deemed to be […]
A new method of fixing road defects is being trialled by Staffordshire County Council over the next two weeks. The Thermal Road Repairs machine uses thermal technology and solar power to heat the road surface to more than 4000C. This allows crews to re-lay the surface, adding more bitumen where needed to fix any defect. […]
