Archive for September, 2011
Appeal after jewellery is stolen from Stoke-on-Trent shop
Police are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was taken from a shop in Stoke-on-Trent. Shortly after noon today (September 30) a man walked into Cash Convertors in Campbell Place and asked to look at a watch. He then stole two round-link 20 inch gold belcher chains from a display cabinet before running off. One of [...]
Bus stops in Burton to get electronic timetable screens
Bus passengers in Burton are set to benefit from a new travel information system. The Enhanced Passenger Information (EPI) system is being rolled out at bus stops on the number three route between Winshill and Stretton next week and will display timetables and other information such as details of road closures. In total 21 stops [...]
Four charged after Staffordshire Police online fraud investigation
Four people have been charged after an investigation into internet fraud. They were arrested as part of the force’s inquiry into fraud on the Gumtree classified advertisement websites. A 32-year-old woman and 29-year-old man have been charged with conspiracy to defraud while a 23-year-old man and 23-year-old woman have been charged with money laundering. All [...]
Comic Reginald D Hunter brings new show to Stoke-on-Trent
Comedian Reginald D Hunter is set to perform at the Victoria Hall in Stoke-on-Trent. With over a decade of stage experience behind him, the comic has become known for his “brutally honest” brand of comedy. His success has seen appearances on the likes of Live at the Apollo, QI and Have I Got News for [...]
Stoke Potters ask fans to play their part in Loomer Road tie
Supporters are being urged to play their part as the Stoke Easy Rider Potters prepare for their National Speedway League play-off semi-final against Midlenhall. Ben Reade will be the only change as he replaces Tim Nobes as reserve ahead of the first leg fixture at Loomer Road. Team manager Malcolm Vasey is calling on the [...]
Match report: Stoke City 2 Besiktas 1
Jon Walters came off the bench to earn Stoke City a 2-1 Europa League win against Besiktas. The former Ipswich man had struck the post before firing home from the penalty spot 12 minutes before the end after Peter Crouch was hauled down in the box. The Potters had fallen behind when Roberto Hilbert slipped [...]
British Ceramics Biennial celebration comes to Stoke-on-Trent
The best of the ceramics industry is being celebrated in Stoke-on-Trent. The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery and the original Spode factory site will host the British Ceramics Biennial for six weeks from today (September 30). A number of UK and international artists will exhibit their work, including the young graduate talent and an installation [...]
Teenagers injured as motorbike and car crash in Stoke
Two teenagers have been injured in a crash between a motorbike and a car in Stoke. Medics were called to the incident on Ford Green Road, Smallthorne, at around 8pm last night (September 28). A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Ambulance crews arrived to find a motorcycle that had been in a serious collision [...]
Besiktas up next for Stoke City in Europe
Stoke City will entertain Turkish side Besiktas as their UEFA Europa League campaign continues. The Potters are hoping to add to the point they picked up in their opening European encounter when they drew 1-1 at Dynamo Kiev. Boss Tony Pulis made a personal trip to Turkey to see Besiktas beat Antalyaspor 1-0 on Sunday. [...]
Construction completed at new Staffordshire County Council headquarters
The final stage of construction of Staffordshire County Council’s new headquarters has been completed. The keys to the Staffordshire Place development have been handed over to the council as it prepares to move from 17 buildings across Stafford into the new purpose-built site. It is hoped the new headquarters will save taxpayers at least £250,000 [...]
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