Stoke-on-Trent News

Police statement following 'armed cops' swoop on A34 in North Staffordshire

Police statement following ‘armed cops’ swoop on A34 in North Staffordshire

A police operation involving armed officers led to two arrests on the A34 in North Staffordshire. Witnesses reported a large number of armed police ...

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Village Postie Eddie Famous for His All-weather Shorts Retires Following Forty Years

Village Postie Eddie Famous for His All-weather Shorts Retires Following Forty Years

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Eddie Whitaker, the well-loved postman of Marchington village, has officially retired. Known for his signature shorts—worn ...

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Firefighters confirm cops probe after derelict Bucknall house fire

Firefighters confirm cops probe after derelict Bucknall house fire

A house fire in Bucknall has sparked a police investigation after firefighters confirmed they would be passing the case on for further inquiry. Fortunately, ...

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A 15-year-old girl was found dead in her bedroom hours after getting ready for school

A 15-year-old girl was found dead in her bedroom hours after getting ready for school

A bright and lively teenager, Grace Billows, was found unresponsive in her bedroom by her mother, Lisa, just hours after she was last seen ...

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HMRC issues a warning that could cost you thousands for those working from home

HMRC issues a warning that could cost you thousands for those working from home

The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a strong warning to people working from home about the risks of claiming tax refunds ...

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How these cameras are helping enhance safety at notorious Lime Kiln lights

How these cameras are helping enhance safety at notorious Lime Kiln lights

Motorists in Stoke-on-Trent will remember the 16-week project to replace the traffic signals at the Lime Kiln lights, a busy junction connecting Hanley and ...

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Burgling dad, 21, told 'go get a job' once he's released from his 1,112-day jail sentence

Burgling dad, 21, told ‘go get a job’ once he’s released from his 1,112-day jail sentence

A 21-year-old father, Devon Bentley, has been jailed for 1,112 days after carrying out a string of burglaries in Werrington between October 2023 and ...

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Dougie Mac left with 'substantial' repair bill following shop's main window smashed

Dougie Mac left with ‘substantial’ repair bill following shop’s main window smashed

Organisers at Douglas Macmillan Hospice have expressed their disappointment after one of their charity shop windows was smashed in a senseless act of vandalism. ...

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Latest Stoke-on-Trent forecasts as winds to hit 50mph today as warning looms

Latest Stoke-on-Trent forecasts as winds to hit 50mph today as warning looms

Strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50 mph are expected to hit Stoke-on-Trent today as blustery weather arrives ahead of schedule. A weather ...

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Police come away with drugs haul following pulling over car on Stoke-on-Trent street

Police come away with drugs haul following pulling over car on Stoke-on-Trent street

A routine traffic stop on Keelings Drive, Trent Vale, led to the discovery of cannabis, cocaine, and cash, prompting a police raid on a ...

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