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Stoke on Trent College has been successful in securing over £13m for 2 new state of the art buildings and transformation of their estate, as part of their exciting new plans which will see significant investment in both their Cauldon and Burslem Campuses. The College has been successful in securing this funding from the Government’s […]
The Countess of Wessex, Patron of the NSPCC, was warmly welcomed to JCB today for a double engagement – to officially open a new £100 million factory and to receive a £300,000 cheque for the children’s charity. The Countess visited JCB Cab Systems, Uttoxeter, and during a tour, Her Royal Highness was given an insight […]
In the last 12 months, 221 people were killed or seriously injured on our roads – which is why the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the part everyone can play in making our roads safe. ‘Road Safety Week’ is taking place all this week and runs […]
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Trading Standards Team has removed 5,000 illegal vapes, worth around £66,000 from the market since April 2022. The vapes have been seized as part of ongoing inspections and test purchasing exercises being carried out at premises across the City. Illegal vapes include those with illegal tank sizes containing too much vaping liquid, […]
Members of the armed forces community who are worried about the cost of living pressures are being reminded that support is available. Staffordshire County Council’s ‘Here to help’ campaign and dedicated webpages have information and advice with things like paying bills, food and essentials, funding for childcare, staying warm and helping others. Members of the forces […]
A number of males have been arrested in connection with disorder offences following the Midlands derby match between Stoke City and Birmingham City at the bet365 stadium last weekend. Â Â The match took place on Saturday 5 November and saw Stoke City defeated 2-1 at home by Birmingham. After the game, Staffordshire Police arrested a total […]
A man has been arrested after a shop worker was threatened with a knife and a basket of items was stolen in Tunstall. Staffordshire Police were called to High Street just after 8 o’clock on Tuesday night. The victim, a man in his 20s, reported two men entering the store with one of the men […]
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 […]
