Author Archive: Lee Kettle
Campaigner fears extra pressure on hospitals after Stafford A&E closure
A campaigner who started an appeal to save Stafford Hospital has told how she fears other hospitals will suffer from the temporary closure of its accident and emergency department.
Diana Smith, who has received thousands of signatures on her petition, spoke out after the overnight closure of Stafford A&E began.
Workers evacuated after Cheddleton factory fire
Ninety workers were evacuated after a fire broke out in a flooring factory in Cheddleton.
Firefighters tackled the blaze at 8.30am this morning (December 9) at the F Ball factory on Station Road.
Fire crews free woman from car after crash in Uttoxeter
A woman had to be freed from her vehicle by firefighters when she became trapped after a crash in Uttoxeter.
The incident, which involved two cars, was spotted by a passing paramedic and a rapid response vehicle at 8:55am this morning (December 9) on the B5030 at the B5032 junction.
Safety calls made after Kidsgrove man’s tragic canal death
Calls have been made to improve the safety along a Kidsgrove canal following the death of 19-year-old Mike Sutton.
Stoke City fan Mike, who lived in the area, was pronounced dead in hospital after hitting his head while trying to jump the “Red Bull” canal lock.
Lanterns light up Hanley to mark World AIDS Day
Lanterns were lit in Hanley as crowds gathered to raise awareness on World AIDS Day.
Around 40 people went along to show their support during a vigil in Fountain Square yesterday (December 1), which was organised by Staffordshire Buddies, a local HIV and sexual health charity.
Shoppers in Uttoxeter slam union members over decision to strike
Shoppers in Uttoxeter have slammed trade unions for their part in the public sector strikes.
Parents and workers told StaffsLive of their anger after ten schools were either closed or partially closed becasue of the day of action.
Hanley vigil planned as Stoke-on-Trent marks World AIDS Day
A vigil in Hanley is set to headline a series of events taking place across Stoke-on-Trent to mark World AIDS Day.
Readings, guest speakers and a lantern procession by a youth group will happen during the event, which starts at 5.30pm tomorrow (December 1) at Fountain Square.
Public sector strikes set to close 173 Staffordshire schools
Staffordshire County Council has released a list of schools that will be closed or partially closed due to the public sector strikes.
The following schools – 173 in total from across the Staffordshire region – will be affected when the industrial strikes take place tomorrow (November 30).
Schoolchildren injured as lorry and bus collide in Rocester
Two schoolchildren were taken to hospital following a collision between their school bus and a lorry.
The incident, which happened during the busy school rush at 3.30pm today (November 28), happened on the B5030, near the JCB factory at Rocester.
Shoppers in Newcastle-under-Lyme given White Ribbon Day advice
A roadshow in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre has been raising awareness of domestic violence issues as part of national White Ribbon Day.
Officials from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and from temporary housing group Arch (North Staffs) were on hand to give advice to shoppers.
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