

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Feb 161 min read
Tribute paid to Newcastle-under- Lyme mayor following a traffic collision
A statement from Newcastle-under-lyme borough Council following the death of town mayor, Cllr Barry Panter ”It is with great sadness that...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 291 min read
Former MP Jonathan Gullis becomes town councillor
Former Stoke-on-Trent MP Jonathan Gullis has become a town councillor in Kidsgrove. Mr Gullis, who served as Conservative MP for...


Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 292 min read
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is considering new charges as part of a parking overhaul
Charges could be introduced on free car parks – potentially raising more than £100,000 a year for a council. Staffordshire Moorlands...


Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 293 min read
Council ditches opposition for more than 200 homes in North Staffordshire town
A fresh attempt to stop the development of an over 200-home estate in a North Staffordshire town has started. Developer Bloor Homes NW...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 162 min read
The Wombats to Headline ‘At Trentham’
The Wombats announced to headline 'at Trentham' on Thursday 29th May. Support from Pale Waves and Red Rum Club Trentham is thrilled...


Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Jan 62 min read
A mum who was pushed out of work due to her child not getting a school place has spoken out and slammed Staffordshire County Council
A five-year-old boy has been stuck at home – after being rejected by 15 schools. The boy is non-verbal, has autism and ADHD, and a...


Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy reporter
Jan 23 min read
Council facing funding shortfall - but less than previously forecast
Cheshire East is facing a funding shortfall of £18.3m for this current financial year and a further £25.3m for 2025-26. The latest...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read
People urged to stay safe and well as cold snap hits
The Met Office is predicting a cold snap over the coming days and health chiefs have issued an Amber Cold Weather alert for the West...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read
Trains return to Leek, Heres your chance to travel to Leek by train
New years eve marked the realisation of dreams and aspirations as the first heritage train operated by The Churnet Valley Railway (1992 )...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 21 min read
Two arrests after robbery flagged to patrolling officers in Newcastle
Two people have been arrested after a robbery was flagged to patrolling officers in Newcastle-under-Lyme. At about 5pm on Monday (30...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 22 min read
People's Parade to form centrepiece of Centenary celebrations thanks to £125,000 funding boost
Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations have started with a bang thanks to a £125,000 funding boost from Arts Council England. The money...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 11 min read
Three men charged after cocaine, heroin, cannabis and estimated £3,500 in cash found
Three men have been charged with drug supply offences after police found cocaine, heroin, cannabis and around £3,500 in cash following...

Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 12 min read
Highways teams celebrate a year of hard work in Staffordshire
As we enter 2025, highways teams in Staffordshire have been reflecting on a year of significant work to ensure safer and smoother...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Jan 12 min read
Robins appointed Manager of the Potters
Mark Robins has been appointed Manager of Stoke City on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Paul Nevin and James Rowberry join as Assistant...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Dick Whittington Panto @ The Regent Theatre -Review
Johnny Wilke`s 20th Year on stage at the Regent Christmas Panto On Friday our Churnet Sound Theatre Reviewing Family hit Hanley. The...


Jonathon Sutton - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Council leader calls out "frankly incorrect" rumours over devolution meaning council merger
Council leaders have quashed rumours and confirmed that there are no plans for Staffordshire Moorlands to become part of Stoke-on-Trent...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Royal arrival for the new Queen of Queens Garden
The statue is modelled on what Queen Elizabeth wore during her visit to Newcastle-under-Lyme to celebrate the town's 800th...


Churnet Sound Newsdesk
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Illegal food, vapes and cigarettes seized in Leek
Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have seized a large quantity of illegal foods and drinks, vapes and illicit...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Leek’s threatened MIU could continue in different form
A town’s threatened minor injuries unit could still continue in a different form and under a different name, health leaders say. NHS...

Phil Corrigan - Local Democracy Reporter
Oct 9, 20242 min read
UHNM must do more on racial inequality
Staffordshire’s main hospital trust is not doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in its workforce, a new report says. University...