A former Staffordshire police officer has admitted improperly using his police powers after making contact with a vulnerable witness he met through his duties. Howard Bradley pleaded guilty at Stoke-on-Trent Court and will be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in November.

Martin Pitchford · 2 September 2026

Staffordshire Police are urgently appealing for help to find 38-year-old Kayleigh from Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, who was last seen on August 17 and is known to frequent Stoke-on-Trent.

Martin Pitchford · 31 August 2026

A Newcastle man has been praised after clearing broken glass and plastic left on Hoon Avenue following the crash involving a red BMW.

Martin Pitchford · 30 August 2026

A 29-year-old man has died following an incident at The Old Post Office in Burslem, with police and ambulance crews attending the scene.

Martin Pitchford · 30 August 2026

Police have launched an arson investigation after a scrubland fire behind Tawney Crescent in Meir threatened to spread towards nearby homes.

Martin Pitchford · 28 August 2026

Hoon Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been closed after a BMW crashed into a tree, with police currently at the scene.

Martin Pitchford · 26 August 2026

Staffordshire Police are hunting for a man after attempted break-ins at two businesses on Leek Road, Milton, overnight from Sunday into Monday. Officers are appealing for CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage.

Martin Pitchford · 25 August 2026

People going about their day in Hanley have once again been left witnessing scenes of violence in the town centre, with fighting breaking out in broad daylight.

Martin Pitchford · 25 August 2026

A man has suffered serious injuries following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on a busy Stoke-on-Trent road, with 999 crews rushing to the scene.

Martin Pitchford · 21 August 2026

Staffordshire Police have charged two men with drug supply offences in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Martin Pitchford · 18 August 2026

A police pursuit involving a car allegedly linked to incidents across North Staffordshire has ended with two teenagers arrested.

Martin Pitchford · 16 August 2026

Two Stoke-on-Trent men have been sentenced after police uncovered drugs and weapons following a series of criminal damage incidents in Blurton.

Martin Pitchford · 16 August 2026

A stolen Toyota pick-up and trailer taken during a suspected early-morning farm burglary have been recovered in Stoke-on-Trent, with police now appealing for information about the suspects.

Jack Hardwick · 16 August 2026