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Rough sleepers in Newcastle-under-Lyme are receiving enhanced support during the cold winter months thanks to a new pilot initiative. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – working in partnership with non-profit organisation Veterans Connect – is providing a night shelter for vulnerable people, often with complex needs, until 31 March 2023. The supervised shelter – based in Council-owned […]
A man has been charged after two cars were stolen whilst they were defrosting in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Staffordshire Police were called to an address near Newchapel Road earlier this week. The owner of a Renault Clio left their car to defrost until it was stolen. A short time later, Police received a similar report near Park […]
People in Staffordshire are being reminded about the dangers of playing near or on frozen bodies of water. The warning comes following the tragic deaths of three young boys after falling into an icy lake in Solihull. Playing on frozen lakes, ponds, canals or reservoirs may seem tempting but this is extremely dangerous. There is no […]
Acting on community priorities remains one of the key focuses of Staffordshire Police – and that’s why they’ve appointed a dedicated team to tackle vehicle crime in Staffordshire. Five officers have been assembled to specifically target vehicle crime in the region and have already made arrests. They will be deployed to various hotspot locations in […]
Staffordshire’s army of gritters have been out in force across the county as freezing temperatures and heavy frosts continue to hit the region. With a yellow weather warning for ice across much of the country and temperatures still expected to remain low into this week, drivers are being reminded to take particular care. David Williams, […]
JCB’s Christmas Toy Appeal delivered sacksful of festive cheer to vulnerable children after a staggering 1,000 gifts were donated to the cause. The digger giant ran the appeal for more than two weeks and set up 13 collection points across its sites in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham for employees to donate toys. By the time […]
University Hospitals of North Midlands has announced the appointment of Jane Haire as its Chief People Officer, replacing Ro Vaughan who retires at the end of 2022. Jane has more than 30 years’ experience in the NHS, starting out in administration and as a people professional since 1998. She has worked in both Staffordshire and […]
People in Staffordshire are being warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households continue to deal with rising bills. Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service is working with the Illegal Money Lending team (IMLT) to combat the growth in illegal lending. A new social media campaign, #SleighNoToLoanSharks, is […]
This winter could see a considerable increase in people being admitted to hospital with flu, with parents being urged to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. In November this year, 97 people with flu were admitted to Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. In the same month last year it […]
Birdkeepers and members of the public are being reminded to do what they can to help reduce the spread of avian influenza. The current outbreak has been the largest and longest ever on record in the UK and in many parts of Europe. Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards Animal Health service works closely with the […]
