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 · 14 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

John Tester, who was beaten in his own home in Stoke-on-Trent, is currently in hospital. The local community is coming together to wish him a speedy recovery and send him strength and healing.

Martin Pitchford · 17 September 2026

The deterioration of public conveniences in North Staffordshire

Kevin Raftery · 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

Newcastle-under-Lyme is set for a huge night of live stand-up comedy, with five comedians taking to the stage at The Book Keepers Secret on Friday 25 September.

Martin Pitchford · 12 September 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme is set to welcome its first Social Supermarket next month, offering local residents access to affordable food and essential household items.

Martin Pitchford · 12 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

North Staffordshire residents will soon have a direct train service to Manchester Airport, ending years of frustrating journeys involving changes at Crewe or Manchester Piccadilly.

Martin Pitchford · 10 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

Hoon Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme is set to close to traffic while Staffordshire County Council carries out highway repair works.

Martin Pitchford · 8 September 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is planning a £600,000 refurbishment of its Knutton Lane operational depot, with work set to improve safety, staff facilities and security.

Martin Pitchford · 8 September 2026

Two men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of Jamie Evans in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Martin Pitchford · 7 September 2026

One woman had sadly died after the Air Ambulance was scrambled to Morrisons Milehouse

Martin Pitchford · 7 September 2026

An air ambulance has landed at Morrisons on Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, with a large emergency services response currently at the scene.

Martin Pitchford · 7 September 2026