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Pizza delivery chain Domino's could move into an empty shop in a Staffordshire Moorlands town

Pizza delivery chain Domino’s could move into an empty shop in a Staffordshire Moorlands town. The retail unit, a few doors down from...

Banish the winter blues with Staffordshire’s Wildlife Trust’s 12 Days Wild challenge

Staffordshire residents and businesses are being encouraged to go wild this winter and sign up for some festive fun to help nature. By...

Nuisance caller fined for contacting our control room 72 times over two days

A woman has been hit with a fine after bombarding our force control room with nuisance calls. The 21-year-old, of Longton,...

Two officers awarded for outstanding bravery

Two officers have been awarded after they arrested a violent man who made threats to a woman and her children in North Staffordshire. PC...

Residents invited to give their views on three adult social care policy proposals

Residents are being asked to give their views on three policy proposals for users of adult social care services across the city....

Karen Bradley Column 04.12.23

It is now week 27 of my Year of Reasons to Visit the Moorlands and this week I am delighted to be focusing on the beautiful Biddulph...

Communities urged to Buy Safe, Charge Safe this Christmas

Our Christmas message this year is Buy Safe, Charge Safe, as we issue a reminder about the serious risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. ...

Counterfeit clothing seized during raid on house in Hanley

A property is under investigation as Trading Standards officers seized fake goods during a recent operation. Trading Standards conducted...

Join now pay nothing until March at council run leisure centres

Join Stoke-on-Trent City Council's leisure centres this December and enjoy huge savings on memberships. New members can sign up to...

Covid-19 vaccination clinics open over the festive period for high-risk children

With the festive season fast approaching, parents and carers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to ensure children who...

The city council’s strong stance on perpetrators remains asillegal dumping crackdown continues

A mammoth amount of illegal dumping on land in Stoke-on-Trent is cleared, with hundreds of gas cannisters uncovered. Officers spent two...

Appeal after car left running stolen

We are appealing for information after a car was stolen whilst it was left running in Stoke-on-Trent. We went to Birchfield Road, Abbey...

Karen Bradley MP Column 27.11.23

We have many fantastic pubs across the Staffordshire Moorlands but this week my 26th Reason to Visit the Moorlands is three of our...

West Midlands measles cases prompt MMR vaccination call

People in the West Midlands are being urged to check that they, and all family members are up to date with their MMR vaccine, following...

Local artists invited to inspire Staffordshire's young generation

Staffordshire artists are being invited to join an exciting project, working with young people creatively, to inspire their pride in the...

Free ‘green homes’ initiative keeps Staffordshire residents warm over the winter

A £10.5 million scheme has launched to help Staffordshire residents heat their homes for less using greener and more energy efficient...

Supporter hit with three-year football banning order

A man from Newcastle-under-Lyme has been fined £600 and banned from attending any regulated football match, including internationals, due...

Family pay tribute to man killed in collision

The family of a man who died in a collision in Stoke-on-Trent have paid tribute to him. We were called to Stone Road, near the Trentham...

Firefighters called to house fire

We were called to a house fire this morning (Thursday 30 November) in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Crews, including Hanley, Newcastle and...

Last Day to book Covid-19 and flu vaccines approaches as National Booking Service set to close

To get ahead of the festive rush, residents in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being reminded that the deadline to book their final...

Big Green success for six community-focused greenspaces

Six community-led projects have been awarded a share of £90,000 to encourage residents to fall in love with the city again and unite...

Firefighters nominated for local award after saving injured kayaker

Six of our firefighters have been nominated for their life-saving actions after they helped an injured kayaker to safety in Wales. Chief...

Long-term rough sleepers to get extra support after funding boost

Extra support is being rolled out for rough sleepers in Stoke-on-Trent following a successful bid for funding. Stoke-on-Trent City...

TOWN CENTRE FOCUS PAYS OFF

Work to make Newcastle town centre feel safer day and night is paying dividends, according to a new report. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough...

ERIC TO CELEBRATE 25th ANNIVERSARY AT NEW VIC IN 2024 WITH FAVOURITE SHOWS AS VOTED FOR BY AUDIENCES

Next year, New Vic institution ‘Eric’ and his gang will celebrate 25 years of entertaining audiences with their unique blend of comedy...

Communities can share their Stoke-on-Trent stories at special event

Residents are being invited to share their stories of Stoke-on-Trent at an exciting event next month. Earlier this year, the city council...

Firefighters urge people to stay safe during cold weather snap

We are urging people to make sure they stay safe as sub-zero temperatures hit Staffordshire this week. With the Met Office forecasting...

Christmas shopping - and parking - all wrapped up

With Christmas now just a few short weeks away, free parking is being offered on District Council car parks to give shoppers and...

Warning issued following theft of unattended vehicle while defrosting

We are urging people not to leave their cars unattended whilst defrosting following a recent theft in North Staffordshire. Just before...

COUNCIL DELIVERS AGAINST TARGETS

Residents can see for themselves how money is being spent and services delivered thanks to an annual progress report....

HI-TECH JOB PLANS MOVE FORWARD

Plans for a hi-tech jobs cluster on a landmark business park are moving closer. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is proposing...

Be Sure You’re Secure this winter

We are urging residents to ensure their homes are as secure as possible this winter through our latest crime prevention campaign, with...

Suspected stolen car chop-shop busted in proactive police find

We have arrested a man and busted a suspected chop-shop used to dismantle stolen cars in a proactive operation in Stafford. Officers...

Council preparations underway to ensure the city is ready for Winter

Preparations are underway in Stoke-on-Trent to ensure council teams are ready to deal with flooding, ice, and snow as winter weather...

Gritters in action as winter officially gets under way

Staffordshire’s army of gritters will be rolling out for the first time this season, as temperatures across the county have dropped. The...

Staffordshire Police Relaunches Ditch the Blade Campaign

We have once again been calling on anyone carrying a knife to #DitchTheBlade. Running from Monday 13 November until Sunday 26 November,...

NEW STATUS FOR STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT TOURISM ORGANISATIONS

Tourism businesses in the county will benefit from increased focus on the area, and access to government advice and support, thanks to a...

Council joins CAB Council Tax Protocol

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has signed up to the Citizens Advice Council Tax Protocol. The Protocol is a good practice guide...

Little Dragons Club to take flight at Stoke-on-Trent Libraries

A new early year’s scheme that will boost literacy levels across Stoke-on-Trent is set to launch in Stoke-on-Trent libraries The Little...

British Empire Medals awarded to Staffordshire residents

Five more Staffordshire residents have been awarded prestigious personal Honours by His Majesty the King for their invaluable...

Community Help Points across Staffordshire are lifelines for residents dealing with cost-of-living

pressures Residents looking for information about local services or support to deal with cost-of-living pressures can do so at 26...

£50k of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Longton

Trading standards teams have swooped to seize illegal tobacco products from a local trader. Last week Stoke-on-Trent City Council teams...

Make sure your Black Friday deals aren't #TooGoodToBeTrue

This Black Friday, we want to remind shoppers - especially those buying e-bikes and e-scooters - to make sure that their new purchases...

Stoke-on-Trent Libraries secure £88,000 from Know Your Neighbourhood Fund

Stoke-on-Trent Libraries are set to benefit from funding which will support isolated and lonely people in communities across...

Walleys Quarry latest meeting

Community leaders remain concerned about the effects of a pungent gas on residents living near Walleys Quarry – but a Government agency...

Police welcome Commissioner to new roadside base

Our road policing officers welcomed Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime, Ben Adams, to a new look roadside...

New service makes it even easier to access NHS help for hearing problems

There’s now a new and easy way for people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to get help with hearing issues through the NHS. If...

Woman arrested after officers seize cocaine worth £2,500

A woman has been arrested after we found around £2,500-worth of cocaine in Stoke-on-Trent. We acted on intelligence and proactively...

County nature conservation charity launches web platform to ensure new planning rules

Support nature’s recovery The county’s leading nature conservation charity is launching a new web platform to help ensure the natural...

University Hospitals of North Midlands reopens new unit for newborn babies

Maternity care at University Hospitals of North Midlands is being enhanced thanks to the reopening of its transitional care unit which...

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