Stoke Leaders Reject Power Grab Claims on Super Council Plan Support

Stoke Leaders Reject Power Grab Claims on Super Council Plan Support

Stoke-on-Trent council backs a North Staffordshire ‘super council’, dismissing ‘power grab’ claims from rivals. Stoke Leaders Reject Power Grab Claims on Super Council Plan Support Stoke-on-Trent wants a “super council” for North Staffordshire. This includes Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle, and the Moorlands. This plan comes from government changes. They want to get rid of two-tier councils. Council…

Local Death Notices Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire This Week

Local Death Notices Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire This Week

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…

Driver Shaken After Off Road Bike Crash in North Staffordshire Street

Driver Shaken After Off Road Bike Crash in North Staffordshire Street

Driver shaken after off-road bike crash in Knutton. Police seek info about the incident in North Staffordshire. Driver Shaken After Off Road Bike Crash in North Staffordshire Street A driver got scared after a crash involving an off-road bike on Moran Road in Knutton. Police are asking for information about the crash that happened Saturday…

Obituaries: 19 Death Notices Reported in Stoke and North Staffordshire

Obituaries: 19 Death Notices Reported in Stoke and North Staffordshire

Remembering 19 people who recently passed away in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, with funeral details. Obituaries: 19 Death Notices Reported in Stoke and North Staffordshire These announcements share sad news from this week’s newspaper. They remember people who recently passed away. Sue Andrzejewski died peacefully on January 9, 2025. She was 63 and lived in…

North Staffordshire Red Light Camera: Police Respond to Calls for More

North Staffordshire Red Light Camera: Police Respond to Calls for More

Police respond to concerns about red light runners in North Staffordshire. No new cameras are currently planned. North Staffordshire Red Light Camera: Police Respond to Calls for More They’re still thinking about red light cameras. It’s not happening soon in North Staffordshire. Speed cameras keep catching many drivers. Only one red light camera is likely…

Stoke-on-Trent: Two Years of Roadworks for New Water Pipe Installation

Stoke-on-Trent: Two Years of Roadworks for New Water Pipe Installation

24 miles of pipes will be laid over two years in Stoke-on-Trent. Severn Trent invests £25M to improve water reliability. Stoke-on-Trent: Two Years of Roadworks for New Water Pipe Installation Stoke-on-Trent will get new water pipes. Engineers will install 24 miles of them. This project costs £25 million and should take two years. Severn Trent…

North Staffordshire Road to Undergo 120 Pothole Repairs

North Staffordshire Road to Undergo 120 Pothole Repairs

Leek’s Buxton Road to get 120 repairs. The project includes junction fixes, footpath work, and drainage. North Staffordshire Road to Undergo 120 Pothole Repairs Hey, guess what’s happening in Leek? They will fix over 120 things on the roads. It’s a big project to make them better. Work has started on Buxton Road. The junction…

Obituaries Notices: Stoke on Trent and North Staffs Area This Week

Obituaries Notices: Stoke on Trent and North Staffs Area This Week

Read this week’s death announcements for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Includes details and funeral arrangements. Obituaries Notices: Stoke on Trent and North Staffs Area This Week Here are the death notices from The Sentinel. They appeared in this week’s papers. The notices share details about people’s lives and also include funeral arrangement information. Derek Bourne…

Kelvin Fletcher Opens Leeks New Look Market After Renovation

Kelvin Fletcher Opens Leeks New Look Market After Renovation

Kelvin Fletcher opens Leek’s renovated market after a £3.4 million update including new businesses and amenities. Kelvin Fletcher Opens Leeks New Look Market After Renovation Kelvin Fletcher opened Leek’s updated markets, which underwent a £3.4 million renovation. He emphasized the significance of markets, describing them as the “heartbeat” of a town. The historic building completed…

Stoke Man Finds Love, Thai Food Venture Blooms with Wife Ratri

Stoke Man Finds Love, Thai Food Venture Blooms with Wife Ratri

Ex-remover Frank and Ratri Aroy bring authentic Thai flavors from their market stall across Stoke-on-Trent. Stoke Man Finds Love, Thai Food Venture Blooms with Wife Ratri A couple started a new Asian food business, offering delivery and a small eatery. Frank Marshall, formerly of a removal service and gardening business, retired last year and is…