Part of the Phoenix Works, with permission for 25 flats and shops, goes to auction. Plans include a car-free area. Historic Potbank Section Auctioned with Plans for Flats and Shops An old pottery factory section is up for auction. It has permission for flats and shops. The plan is for a gated, car-free area with…
Road work improves safety at Longton junction after multiple accidents, including a car crashing into a house. Longton Junction: Safety Upgrades After Car Crashes Into House Road safety got a boost at a tricky spot. Officials improved the road markings and signs. This work happened at Bridgewood Street and Goddard Street in Longton. The changes…
NHS worker Nick Bloor refuses to pay a £65 annual cemetery fee for his family’s plot, calling it blackmail. Cemetery Fee Row: Grandson Refuses to Pay £65 Yearly Charge An NHS worker, Nick Bloor, won’t pay a cemetery fee. The fee is £65 per year. He feels like he is being held hostage. This fee…
Video shows officers seemingly asleep in an unmarked police car. A full review is now underway by Staffordshire Police. Staffordshire Police Review After Officers Seemingly Asleep in Car A video showed two police officers seemingly asleep in a car. This car was unmarked and belonged to Staffordshire Police. It was running at a junction. Now,…
Longton Bus Station gets a makeover with new lights, CCTV, and design changes to deter vandalism and improve public safety. Longton Bus Station Revamped to Combat Vandalism and Improve Safety They finished fixing up Longton Bus Station.The goal is to stop trouble there. Vandals damaged the station before. Now it has new lights and seats.…
Jon Simpson of Stoke-on-Trent fixes tenants rent for 10 years at Lillie-Rae Estates, enabling home ownership. Landlord Fixes Rent for 10 Years Helping Stoke-on-Trent Residents Jon Simpson owns a £1.8 million property business. He lost his JCB job during the pandemic. Now, people call him a “compassionate capitalist.” Jon prioritizes his tenants over profit. He…
Dave retires from Staffordshire Police after 39 years, leaving a legacy of dedication in various roles. Dedicated Dave Retires After 39 Years of Service to Staffordshire Police My friend Dave, a police sergeant, is retiring. He worked for Staffordshire Police for many years, and today is his birthday and retirement day. He worked in Longton…