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 · 12 hours ago

A 22-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been jailed for 10 years and 11 months after being convicted of rape and admitting a series of sexual offences involving children.

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 · Yesterday

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

Burslem Community Grocery has been broken into for the second time in the last 12 months, with police investigating the latest incident.

Jack Hardwick · 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

Emergency services are responding to a major incident on Birches Head Road in Stoke-on-Trent following reports of a suspected shooting.

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

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

A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Stoke-on-Trent following allegations that he had been communicating with young children online in a sexual manner.

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