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British Jigsaw Maker Opens First Shop | Newcastle Under Lyme
Rare UK jigsaw manufacturer opens first physical shop after 6 years online. One of just four makers left in Britain. Mindful activity demand surges.
Radio Host Charged with Historical Rape in Newcastle Under L
A well-known radio presenter has been charged with historical rape. Stuart Haycock, a familiar voice on Newcastle Under Lyme radio stations, arrested…
Newcastle Under Lyme Local Plan Approved by Council
Newcastle Under Lyme council approves controversial Local Plan to prevent speculative development on greenfield and Green Belt land.
Cows on tracks cause major Newcastle Under Lyme rail delays
Major rail disruption in Newcastle Under Lyme as cows wander onto tracks. Four train operators affected including Avanti West Coast and Lumo services.
Student Jailed Over College Bomb Threat Newcastle
An 18-year-old student has been jailed for making a bomb threat at his college. Newcastle Under Lyme authorities took action after the serious threat.
Doctor Denies 45 Sexual Assault Counts Newcastle
Doctor Nathaniel Spencer pleads not guilty to 45 sexual assault counts involving 38 female patients. Newcastle Under Lyme case set for trial.
Man dies in skylight fall at Newcastle Under Lyme
A man has died after falling through a skylight at a vehicle repair business in Newcastle Under Lyme. Investigation underway.
Woman and Child Injured in Gas Canister Blast
A woman and child were injured in a gas canister explosion in Newcastle Under Lyme after the container was exposed to direct sunlight, causing it to heat…
Newcastle Under Lyme Big Clean-Up: July 4
Newcastle Under Lyme launches major litter-picking drive on July 4. All 44 councillors organising clean-up events across 21 wards. Join volunteers near…
Air Conditioning Demand Surges Newcastle Under Lyme
Record temperatures are driving a boom in air conditioning inquiries across Newcastle Under Lyme and Staffordshire as heatwaves intensify.
Military Bases for Asylum Seekers | Newcastle Under Lyme
Home Office plans to use military bases to house asylum seekers across England. Three new sites could open in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire.
Ozzy Osbourne's Last Show Memorabilia Display
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's final performance memorabilia is heading to public display. Newcastle Under Lyme fans can explore this iconic piece of music…
Newcastle Under Lyme Roads Melting in Heatwave
Road temperatures hit 50C in Newcastle Under Lyme as gritters deployed to stop tarmac melting during extreme heatwave conditions.
Kidsgrove Town Deal: £16.9m Facelift Plans Newcastle Under L
Newcastle Under Lyme Council outlines £16.9m Town Deal for Kidsgrove. Info session at library June 30. New shops, streets and enterprise units planned.
Unauthorised Camp Cleared in Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council has cleared an unauthorised camp near the town centre working with the private landowner to protect residents.
Newcastle Under Lyme Murder Case: Man Killed Wife
Newcastle Under Lyme man Robert Alexander murdered wife Christina in brutal stabbing attack with 78 stab wounds. Case shocks local community.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Rejects £1m Planning Exercise
Newcastle Under Lyme's council leader demands Government scraps new Local Plan, citing £1m waste and local government reorganisation uncertainty.
D-Day RAF Hero, 102, Launches Life Story Book
RAF code breaker Bernard Morgan, 102, shares his D-Day story in new book. The Newcastle Under Lyme veteran stormed Normandy beaches as youngest RAF…
Newcastle Under Lyme Solar Farm Set for Approval
A 170-acre solar farm in Newcastle Under Lyme is poised for council approval this week, despite local concerns about the ambitious clean energy scheme.