Kidsgrove

U-turn saves Burton rail ticket office from closure

The Government has announced a U-turn over plans to close the vast majority of railway station ticket including several in Staffordshire. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said train operators have been asked to withdraw the proposals as they “do not mee…

U-turn saves North Staffordshire rail ticket offices from closure

The Government has announced a U-turn over plans to close the vast majority of railway station ticket including several in Staffordshire. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said train operators have been asked to withdraw the proposals as they “do not mee…

Drivers fined for speeding in County Durham

The cases were heard at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 12.
Michael Lee Marsden, 43, of Catherine Terrace, Annfield Plain, near Stanley[1], was driving a Vauxhall when he exceeded the 30mph limit in ShieldRow Lane, New Kyo, on Februar…

Six defendants who’ve been up in court this week

Here are the latest cases from the region’s courts:
STAFFORD:
Thirty-six-year-old Mark Andrea has been hit with a £511 court bill after he assaulted police officers and stole from a shop. Prosecutor Lee Stone told North Staffordshire Justice Centre[1] …

Every planning application entered in Staffordshire this week

East Staffordshire Borough Council
P/2023/00932: Erection of a detached triple garage with annex above at Rowan Barn, Pinfold Lane, Bromley Hurst, Abbots Bromley, WS15 3AF
P/2023/00951: Prior Approval for the conversion of agricultural building to form…

Ghosts of old industry could derail plans to improve station

An MP fears a flagship scheme to improve facilities at Kidsgrove Station could be derailed due to hidden mining works.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council[1] was awarded £3.85m to provide a new car park, station forecourt and extended station building…

Scene of devastation as teen crash victim in Royal Stoke

A teenage biker has been taken to hospital after a town centre collision. Emergency services descended on King Street, in Kidsgrove[1], following reports of a two-vehicle collision just after 4.30pm on Sunday, July 23.
The crash involved a white Merced…