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

Day three of the Twyfords demolition in Etruria is underway, with Six Towns Daily bringing you the latest video and photographs from the site.

Martin Pitchford · Yesterday

Work is continuing on the transformation of Burslem town centre, with new paving being installed on Queen Street alongside essential underground infrastructure works.

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

Action was carried out in Hanley yesterday following concerns raised by local businesses and residents over anti-social behaviour, with makeshift camps dismantled alongside the BID’s Environmental Ambassador.

Jack Hardwick · 17 September 2026

Day two of the Twyfords demolition is underway, with new aerial images showing the latest progress at the site.

Martin Pitchford · 16 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

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee has welcomed a major pause and review of controversial local government reorganisation plans, saying the Government has finally listened to concerns from people across the area.

Martin Pitchford · 8 September 2026

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is moving its Adult and Community Learning service to a new base in the city, with the council saying the move will make it easier for residents to access education, careers advice and support into employment.

Martin Pitchford · 29 August 2026

Westminster is reportedly planning to abolish Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council by 2028, merging it into a "North Staffordshire" unitary authority. This potential move raises concerns about taxpayers assuming liability for Stoke-on-Trent's debt, prompting calls to preserve local independence, according to Six Towns Daily.

Martin Pitchford · 25 August 2026

The A53 in Endon has reopened after emergency repair works caused a temporary road closure earlier today. Traffic is now moving again, although some congestion may remain as conditions return to normal.

Martin Pitchford · 23 August 2026