Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
We have celebrated 15 firefighters and support staff, with 200 years of service between them, for their dedication and commitment to communities in Staffordshire. Fifteen attendees were recognised at a ceremony held at our headquarters in Stone on Monday (29 April). They were given Good Conduct Medals and Long Service Certificates by Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Graham Morley, and Chief […]
A woman has sadly died following a house fire in Leek at the weekend. At 10.20 on Saturday night, the emergency services received a call from someone who saw smoke coming out of the windows of a home on James Street. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service forced their way inside and started work to extinguish […]
If you have any 4 to 8 year olds in the family … listen to this!! The Welephant Club is an on-line club for 4 to 8 year olds living in Staffordshire and is run by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue. Youngsters can join the club for free and can learn more about fire safety, water […]
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to more than 50 bonfire related incidents across the county over the bonfire weekend despite the poor weather. Between 6pm on Friday and 6am on Monday, Crews responded to a total of 54 incidents related to bonfires and fireworks. On Sunday night, Crews from Hanley and Newcastle went […]
Staffordshire County Council has treated three local polar bears to a truckload of their favourite toys – traffic cones. Peak Wildlife Park’s newest residents really enjoy playing with things that float so what better welcome gift than 30 damaged traffic cones that would have otherwise been thrown away. Highways crew members, Wayne Bridgett and Paul […]
An important new strategy which will help older people in Stoke-on-Trent live well at home for longer is set to be adopted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The Older People’s Housing Strategy 2023-2028 has been developed on the back of new research which found that the number of people aged 65 and over in Stoke-on-Trent is […]
Budget proposals promising investment in key areas, while keeping a council tax increase to a minimum, have been approved in Newcastle under Lyme. The Borough Council has agreed its spending plans for 2023/24, resulting in most households only paying up to 8p a week extra for local services. Investment will continue in Newcastle and Kidsgrove […]
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