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Big Issue: Novel approach is needed to keep libraries open
MORE than 200 paid jobs have disappeared from the area's libraries over the past six years as more roles are taken on by volunteers.The changing profile of our libraries has been tracked in a new...
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Police appeal: Have you seen missing David Baines?
Police are continuing to appeal for information about a man who went missing a fortnight ago.David Baines, aged 44, from Stafford, was reported missing on Wednesday, March 16.He is described as 6ft 1in...
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Firefighters battling blaze at Workingmen's Club
Firefighters are currently battling a blaze at a Workingmen's Club.Fire crews are using four pumps and an Aerial Ladder Platform at Halmerend Workingmen's Club, Halmerend after being called to the...
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Police issue warning to residents following blaze at club
Police have advised residents to stay away from a building following a blaze at a workingmen's club this evening.Fire crews from Newcastle, Hanley, Sandyford and Loggerheads were called to Halmerend...
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One third of chemist shops in North Staffordshire face closure in...
HEALTH watchdogs have warned that up to a third of chemist shops in North Staffordshire face closure under planned cuts in their NHS funding.And pharmacists' leaders are warning their loss will see an...
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Woman slapped as she tried to alert neighbours about row
DAD Ryan Dove slapped his partner after the pair struggled over a mobile phone and a bank card.The 28-year-old slapped Samantha Brown as she banged on the wall to alert a neighbour.Miss Brown was...
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Tributes to rugby coach Frank Woodcock who died in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'larger than life' rugby coach and parish councillor who died when his van crashed into a car and a railway bridge.Father-of-three Frank Woodcock lost his life on Saturday...
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New three-hour rule to prevent all day parking at retail park
MOTORISTS have criticised new parking restrictions at a city retail park. Century Retail Park in Hanley has introduced a three-hour limit on its car park, to prevent city centre commuters parking there...
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Ever fancied running a pub? This could be yours for £200,0...
RESIDENTS are hoping a popular 17th century village pub will reopen – after it was put up for auction.The Bulls Head, in Alton, is going under the hammer on Monday, April 11, with a guide price of...
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REVEALED: Major plans to tackle Stoke-on-Trent's congested roads
MULTI-MILLION pound proposals to combat the city's congested roads network have been unveiled.Sixty-two separate projects are listed on Stoke-on-Trent City Council's new transport plan – as the...
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Artist gifts painting to his newest fan - Prince Charles!
ARTIST Tony Challiner's painting of a Longton street scene could soon be hanging from the walls of Clarence House – after he sent it to Prince Charles.But the decision to have the artwork of Wharf...
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VIDEO: Firefighters tackle blaze at working men's club
A video has been shot showing last night's fire which ripped through a club last night. Fire crews from Newcastle, Hanley, Sandyford and Loggerheads were called to Halmerend Workingmen's Club,...
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Historic city chapel to become wedding venue
AN HISTORIC chapel will finally be transformed into a wedding venue with seven bedrooms.The renovation of the Grade II-listed former Bethel Chapel, in Burslem, was first proposed in 2014 but work can...
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Jobs: Cleaning jobs available in and around Stoke-on-Trent right...
There are a number of cleaning jobs available within 20 miles of Stoke-on-Trent. Here's some of the latest available. Click the links below to find out more about the post.For hundreds of vacancies...
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What's the weather looking like for where you live this weekend?
Almost at the weekend, but what does the weather forecast for where you live? Check out the five-day prediction from the Met Office. Just click the map to see the conditions for the nearest weather...
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Police catch cannabis grower Michael Jones while looking for man...
CANNABIS-GROWER Michael Jones was caught – after police visited his home looking for another Michael Jones.Officers asked to look around the house and Jones showed them a purpose-built room in his...
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Woman claimed she had been raped in bid to get police to give her...
A woman dialled 999 and claimed she had been raped in a bid to get police to drive her from Derby to her home in North Staffordshire. Claire Hollins, aged 22, rang Derbyshire Police on the emergency...
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Can you help Christopher take on ride for Douglas Macmillan...
EPILEPSY sufferer Christopher Brough is appealing for cyclists to join him on a charity ride.The 41-year-old is unable to embark on long rides alone due to his condition. But Christopher, of...
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Mum and daughter hurt as car collides with pub
A woman and her seven-year-old daughter were taken to hospital after their car crashed into a pub in the city. Emergency services were called to the disused Bell and Bear public house on Snow Hill,...
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City's new 'welcome' signs will cost taxpayers £16,000
AROUND £16,000 of taxpayers' money will be spent replacing 'welcome' signs around the Potteries. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is installing 16 of the new signs at gateways into the city, at a cost of...
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