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Newcastle Under Lyme Community Fund: £2,500 Per Councillor
Newcastle Under Lyme councillors get £2,500 each annually for community projects. The new fund launches in 2026/27 with no extra cost to taxpayers.

Fly Fishing Ban Fury at Newcastle Under Lyme Reservoir
Anglers across Newcastle Under Lyme are fuming after fly fishing ends at local reservoir. Water firm axed the popular pastime after this season.

New Trampoline Centre Opens at Festival Park Newcastle Under
Brand new trampoline centre launches at Festival Park in Etruria, Newcastle Under Lyme. Fun for all ages from pre-schoolers to elite athletes.

Ex-Footballer Lou Macari Gets MBE for Homeless Work
Ex-footballer Lou Macari honoured with MBE for his charity work helping the homeless. Read about his remarkable legacy in Newcastle Under Lyme.

Abbotsholme School Closes Early Amid Closure Threat
Abbotsholme School in Newcastle Under Lyme shuts early, ending term on Wednesday instead of June 22. Independent school faces uncertain future.

West Coast Main Line Bridge Collapse Delays
Bridge collapse causes ongoing rail disruption on West Coast Main Line. Newcastle Under Lyme commuters face continued train delays as engineers assess…

School Bus Cut Fury in Newcastle Under Lyme
Newcastle Under Lyme head teacher attacks council decision to scrap free school bus after bypass crossing installed. Safety concerns raised.

Lottery Winners Give Back at Food Bank
£6m lottery winners Kevin and Michele Jones volunteer at food bank helping struggling families. A powerful reminder of giving back to the community.

Reading Charity Delivers Books to Newcastle Under Lyme Schoo
The Bookmark Reading Charity is delivering brand new books to 29 primary schools across the country, including Newcastle Under Lyme, to boost child…

Kinver Cave Homes TV Show | Newcastle Under Lyme
Centuries of Kinver rock house stories are heading to TV. Discover how Newcastle Under Lyme families carved homes into caves in this fascinating local…

Women's Cricket Campaign: Kings Bromley Groundskeeper
Yvonne Tweddle, groundskeeper at Kings Bromley, is leading a women's cricket campaign to inspire more females into the sport near Newcastle Under Lyme.

Social Media Influencer Life: Newcastle Under Lyme Reality C
Cheshire talent manager Lauren Davies reveals the truth about social media influencing. It's far from easy money. Read the reality behind the filters.

Mum Forced to Change Child on Toilet Floor in Newcastle
A Newcastle Under Lyme mum was forced to change her seriously ill daughter on a filthy toilet floor, exposing a facilities crisis affecting families…

Church Expansion Plans Newcastle Under Lyme
A Newcastle Under Lyme church is set to expand dramatically after securing plans to renovate a disused telephone exchange building in the area.
Newcastle Under Lyme Council Scraps Net Zero Plan, Saves £2M
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council ditches Net Zero 2030 scheme, cancelling electric bin lorries to save £2.19 million in taxpayer funds.
Children's Art Display Honours Queen in Newcastle Under Lyme
Over 1,000 young artists from Newcastle Under Lyme schools created paintings celebrating Queen Elizabeth II. See the free exhibition at Keele in Town.

Newcastle Under Lyme Festival Site's 37-Year Tree Story
Helen Sherwin has tended a Newcastle Under Lyme festival site since 1986. The volunteer's cheeky confession reveals trees were planted upside down for a…

Newcastle Under Lyme Snooker Group Tackles Dementia
Newcastle Under Lyme snooker club fills NHS care gap for early dementia patients. Local initiative gives members place to belong and connect.

Abbotsholme School Near Newcastle Under Lyme Stays Open
Abbotsholme School boarding academy near Newcastle Under Lyme secures future after deal struck between bosses and owners. Head teacher confirms…

Local Campaigner Wins Rail Access Victory
Cameron Wood's fight for disabled rail passengers at Newcastle Under Lyme stations forces West Midlands Railways to improve accessibility with proper…