
Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 291 min read
Former MP Jonathan Gullis becomes town councillor
Former Stoke-on-Trent MP Jonathan Gullis has become a town councillor in Kidsgrove. Mr Gullis, who served as Conservative MP for...


Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 292 min read
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is considering new charges as part of a parking overhaul
Charges could be introduced on free car parks – potentially raising more than £100,000 a year for a council. Staffordshire Moorlands...


Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 293 min read
Council ditches opposition for more than 200 homes in North Staffordshire town
A fresh attempt to stop the development of an over 200-home estate in a North Staffordshire town has started. Developer Bloor Homes NW...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read
People urged to stay safe and well as cold snap hits
The Met Office is predicting a cold snap over the coming days and health chiefs have issued an Amber Cold Weather alert for the West...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read
Trains return to Leek, Heres your chance to travel to Leek by train
New years eve marked the realisation of dreams and aspirations as the first heritage train operated by The Churnet Valley Railway (1992 )...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 21 min read
Two arrests after robbery flagged to patrolling officers in Newcastle
Two people have been arrested after a robbery was flagged to patrolling officers in Newcastle-under-Lyme. At about 5pm on Monday (30...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read
People's Parade to form centrepiece of Centenary celebrations thanks to £125,000 funding boost
Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations have started with a bang thanks to a £125,000 funding boost from Arts Council England. The money...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 11 min read
Three men charged after cocaine, heroin, cannabis and estimated £3,500 in cash found
Three men have been charged with drug supply offences after police found cocaine, heroin, cannabis and around £3,500 in cash following...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 12 min read
Highways teams celebrate a year of hard work in Staffordshire
As we enter 2025, highways teams in Staffordshire have been reflecting on a year of significant work to ensure safer and smoother...


Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Council leader calls out "frankly incorrect" rumours over devolution meaning council merger
Council leaders have quashed rumours and confirmed that there are no plans for Staffordshire Moorlands to become part of Stoke-on-Trent...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Royal arrival for the new Queen of Queens Garden
The statue is modelled on what Queen Elizabeth wore during her visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme to celebrate the town's 800th...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Illegal food, vapes and cigarettes seized in Leek
Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have seized a large quantity of illegal foods and drinks, vapes and illicit...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Leek’s threatened MIU could continue in different form
A town’s threatened minor injuries unit could still continue in a different form and under a different name, health leaders say. NHS...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 9, 20242 min read
UHNM must do more on racial inequality
Staffordshire’s main hospital trust is not doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in its workforce, a new report says. University...


Kerry Ashdown- Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 9, 20244 min read
SEND inspection due in Staffordshire
Inspectors are due to examine support measures for children and young people with special educational needs in Staffordshire – but a new...
Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Oct 9, 20243 min read
New images of Brough Park released as work gets underway
Work to transform Brough Park Leisure Centre to deliver modern new facilities and services for the community is now underway after the...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Town could lose walk-in centre
A North Staffordshire town could lose its minor injuries unit as part of a country-wide NHS review of urgent care. Staffordshire and...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Towns market purchased by district council
Cheadle Market, which has long been a consideration for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, in view of its strategic position on...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Sep 8, 20243 min read
Leek Blues festival is Back!
Leek Blues & Americana Festival is back for 2024 from 2nd to 6th October with a packed programme of over 30 gigs in 13venues around the...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Waiting lists priority for new hospital boss
The new boss of Staffordshire’s main hospital says reducing the trust’s ‘extraordinary’ waiting lists will be his top priority. Dr Simon...