Thirteen death notices from local papers this week, honoring those recently passed in the Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire area. Local Death Notices Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire This Week These are death notices from local papers. They honor people who recently passed. Maureen Cotton died February 18, 2025, aged 88. Trentham House Care Home…
Staffordshire Moorlands residents seek grit bins to combat icy conditions, prompting council scrutiny and alternative solutions. Grit Bin Demand Soars as Residents Face Icy Conditions in Staffordshire Lots of people asked for grit bins recently. This happened in the Staffordshire Moorlands, an area that experienced bad ice earlier this year. The icy weather even closed…
Workers cancel the planned strike after a new pay offer is made. They will now vote on the proposed deal. Council Averts Strike: Bin Men, Grave Diggers Suspend Action Workers planned a strike in Leek, and other towns. The council is dealing with a pay disagreement. Bin men and parks workers were involved. The planned…
A man was jailed after damaging property and attacking officers while under the influence in Biddulph. Man Jailed After Rampage Through Shop and Pub While Half Naked Gareth Williamson caused trouble in his town while high on magic mushrooms. He damaged a car, house, shop, and pub, leading to his imprisonment. Williamson threatened a man…
Staff in the Staffordshire Moorlands area avoid strike action after AES made a new pay offer. A vote will take place. Staffordshire Moorlands Strike Averted After New Pay Offer Emerges Staffordshire Moorlands workers will not strike now. Bin men and grave diggers planned a walkout, as did parks workers and street cleaners. A new pay…
Expect delays on the A53 with roadworks in Endon and Leek causing temporary lights and heavy traffic. A53 Motorists Face Delays with Roadworks in Endon and Leek Hey, so there are roadworks to know about. If you drive from the Potteries to the Moorlands, watch out. National Grid is working in Endon and Leek. Expect…