Police found £37k of drugs at a Staffordshire home. The dealer was caught after a car chase and got a suspended sentence. Staffordshire Dealer Busted After Ride Along, £37k Drugs Seized Jack Brandrick, a drug dealer, lived in Staffordshire. Police found about £37,000 worth of drugs there. He got caught after a car chase with…
Thieves targeted multiple cars in Biddulph Moor Sunday. Police urge residents to secure vehicles and report information. Car Thefts Plague Quiet North Staffordshire Village Overnight Hey, bad news from Biddulph Moor. Thieves broke into several cars, and police want everyone to stay alert. This happened this past Sunday. Two cars got hit on one street…
A six-year-old luckily escaped a car flip on the M6 near Keele. The child lacked a car seat, sparking social media reactions. Six Year Old Escapes Car Flip in Three Vehicle M6 Crash Near Keele A car crash happened. It involved three vehicles on the M6. The crash site was near Keele Services in Staffordshire.…
Mayor Barry Panter passed away following a car crash. Community remembers his dedication to public service. Newcastle-under-Lyme Mayor Dies After Crash Tributes Flood In Newcastle-under-Lyme’s mayor passed away after a crash. Barry Panter died in the hospital. His car hit a tractor near Woore head-on. Community leaders spoke of Councillor Panter. He dedicated his life…
Residents complain about noise from The Star Inn; license reviewed, noise plan updated. Complaints made since last Summer. Pub Noise Row: Award Winning Staffordshire Pub Faces Resident Fury Some people complained about loud music at The Star Inn. They said the noise bothered them inside their homes and one event at a heritage center even…
Councillors urge pavement gritting upgrades after dangerous icy conditions lead to accidents and market closures. Grit Staffordshire Pavements Urgently Say Councillors After Icy Falls Staffordshire roads got extra icy this year. Officials hoped for a mild winter, but that did not happen. Gritters drove 25,000 miles to clear roads in just ten days. This happened…
Mitchell Cleaver, 26, sentenced to over five years for rioting at a Tamworth hotel after inciting violence. Man Jailed After Tamworth Hotel Riot: ‘Burn the Place Down’ Message A man got jail time for rioting after a violent event near a Tamworth hotel. Mitchell Cleaver, age 26, confessed to riot, a serious crime under a…
WV6 postcode area includes both affordable city homes and expensive countryside properties, creating diverse housing market. Midland Area Homes Range from £80k to £1.6m Based on Location The WV6 postcode covers varied areas. It includes city parts and countryside spots. They all share a Wolverhampton postal address. Fly-tipping is a problem in some areas. Signs…
A police officer was fired for gross misconduct after misusing police computer systems for personal reasons. Police Officer Dismissed for Misusing Confidential Data in Staffordshire A police officer lost his job due to serious misconduct. Ryan Dzierzkowski misused police computer systems, looking up information for himself, not police work. This occurred in 2023 and 2024,…
Tax increase approved. Conservatives honor promise to keep rise under 2 percent, despite Labour opposition. Council Tax to Rise 1.99 Percent as Tories Keep Pledge The councilors approved the 2025/26 budget. It includes a 1.99 percent council tax increase. Conservative leaders say it protects services and keeps a tax promise. The promise was to keep…