A masked car-jacker in a stolen BMW led police on a chase ending in a crash in Hanley; suspect arrested released under investigation. BMW Car Thief Arrested After Chase and Crash in Hanley Someone wearing a mask stole a BMW in Hanley. The car thief made the driver give up the car keys. Police started…
“One Stoke-on-Trent” offers £240k in grants for community projects promoting unity after unrest. Apply now and help build a stronger city! Stoke-on-Trent: Claim Your Share of £240k to Unite Our City A large community campaign started in Stoke-on-Trent. They want to unite all communities, and it is called “One Stoke-on-Trent.” Many local leaders support it,…
A call for unity after recent riots following the Southport murders. Prioritizing tolerance and accountability. Stoke-on-Trent United: No Repeat of the Hanley Riots, Andrews Says We feel pride for Stoke-on-Trent. You likely feel it too. We value our history as a World Craft City. It’s also known as the global ceramics capital. Top companies have…
Ibrahim Mir, 21, avoids jail for violent disorder during summer riots triggered by misinformation after Southport stabbings. Rioter Who Threw Brick During Summer Unrest Avoids Jail Sentence Ibrahim Mir, age 21, was in a riot. It happened last summer across the UK. The riot followed the Southport stabbings, where three young girls died. Mir wore…
Ismail Muhammed avoids jail for trading fake cigarettes at Stoke-on-Trent’s Waterloo Stores. Investigation reveals crime details. Dad Avoids Jail for Illegal Cigarettes at Waterloo Stores A dad, Ismail Muhammed, avoided jail time. He helped buy and sell illegal cigarettes. This happened in Stoke-on-Trent at Waterloo Stores. Two other men were involved too. The council investigated…
Ibrahim Mir, 21, was caught throwing a brick during a Hanley riot after the Southport stabbings but avoids jail with suspended sentence. Hanley Rioter Avoids Jail After Throwing Brick on CCTV A young man avoided jail time for his role in a Hanley riot. The riot followed the Southport stabbings. Ibrahim Mir was twenty-one years…
Community rallies to save NatWest and Halifax branches in Leek, citing harm to the local economy and vulnerable residents. Campaigners Fight NatWest and Halifax Closures in Leek A woman started a group to save two banks. The Facebook group is called ‘Campaign to Save NatWest Leek’. It gained 111 members since February 1, 2025. Sue…
Man gets driving ban and community service for drunk driving after argument with wife during Christmas shopping. Drunk Driver Gets Ban After Christmas Shopping Row With Wife Megavarnan Jegatheepan received a 26-month driving ban for drunk driving, after being found more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. Someone called the police on December…
Hanley and Tamworth riots last summer cost Staffordshire Police £3m after violent disorder and a police response. 200 arrests made. Staffordshire Police Riots Cost £3 Million Following Hanley Tamworth Unrest Staffordshire Police faced riots last summer. Hanley and Tamworth saw violent disorder. The police response is costing around £3 million, following fatal stabbings in Southport.…
A compilation of death notices for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, expressing condolences to the bereaved families. Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire Death Notices This Week These are the death notices for this week. Our hearts go out to all the families. Joan Adams, 98, of Bucknall, passed away January 29, 2025. She was Tom’s wife and…