A Burglary has been reported at the Tesco Express in Higherland, Newcastle-under-Lyme, tonight, with police activity at the store as enquiries continue.

Martin Pitchford · 5 September 2026

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