A teenage boy suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a motorbike and silver Vauxhall Astra collided on Victoria Park Road in Tunstall. Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage, while the motorbike rider is urged to come forward.

Jack Hardwick · 13 hours ago

Operation Tramline has targeted major roads around Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, with 64 vehicles stopped, 76 offences identified, nine prohibition notices issued and seven vehicles seized.

Martin Pitchford · 13 hours ago

A mother has issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after her daughter was reportedly knocked down by a small black car on Clayton Road, close to Clayton Hall Academy and Nuffield Health. The driver reportedly stopped to help before leaving the scene.

Martin Pitchford · Yesterday

Police have been carrying out an operation in Burslem this morning, with several people detained as officers target drug-related anti-social behaviour in the town.

Martin Pitchford · Yesterday

Five people have been arrested following a reported fight involving an axe and a piece of wood on Town Road in Hanley.

Martin Pitchford · 17 September 2026

A convicted sex offender has been sent back to prison after police discovered he had been staying at an address where children were present.

Martin Pitchford · 16 September 2026

Couple sentenced after a member of the public was assaulted on Wright Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme, before two police officers were also punched, kicked and bitten. One was jailed while the other received a suspended sentence.

Martin Pitchford · 14 September 2026

A man has been arrested following a reported burglary in Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent.

Martin Pitchford · 14 September 2026

Residents in Tunstall have been warned to remain vigilant after a person was reportedly spotted outside a property during the night, with a local resident claiming their vehicle has been targeted multiple times.

Martin Pitchford · 13 September 2026

Police are investigating a burglary in Abbey Hulton after an injured man was found inside a property on Blakelow Road. Officers are appealing for CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage.

Martin Pitchford · 13 September 2026

Two Stoke-on-Trent men have admitted cocaine supply offences following a police investigation into the ‘Immy’ drug line. Officers seized cocaine, more than £3,000 in cash and a drugs line phone during a stop in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Martin Pitchford · 11 September 2026

Police have charged a 31-year-old Stoke-on-Trent man after officers seized an estimated £75,000 worth of drugs, knuckle dusters and tasers during a search.

Martin Pitchford · 11 September 2026

Two men have been remanded into custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of Jamie Evans in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Martin Pitchford · 9 September 2026

Police are appealing for help to identify an off-road motorbike rider who has reportedly been causing antisocial behaviour in Stone town centre.

Martin Pitchford · 7 September 2026

Amazon parcels have reportedly been stolen from a Hartshill doorstep with CCTV said to clearly show the person involved and a warning that the footage could be handed to authorities.

Martin Pitchford · 6 September 2026