Nature is all around us: bustling, beautiful, but sometimes vulnerable and in need of a little assistance along the way.
Here are some simple methods and suggestions of how we can give wildlife in our gardens that little helping hand it sometimes needs:
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The number of assaults on ambulance staff in Staffordshire has risen by 66%, shocking figures revealed today.
Statistics obtained under Freedom of Information show the level of abuse suffered by West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics on duty between 2012-13 and 2017-18.
Councillor Trevor Johnson has launched the ‘Make Your Metals Matter’ campaign to help residents of Newcastle-under-Lyme to recycle their metals and help the environment.
The campaign is in partnership with Metals Matter, an organisation with the aim to encourage local authorities to take action for recycling metal.
Weather conditions continue to worsen across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, leaving hundreds of schools closed and causing travel disruptions.
Storm Emma as it has been named, has caused chaos across the country, particularly in parts of Scotland and Wales.
Forty new pay-and-display machines have been installed at parking locations across Stoke-on-Trent where drivers can pay by card and contactless.
The system has been introduced as part of a £400,000 investment by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near Swansea has been felt by thousands across the country, including Stoke-on-Trent.
The British Geological Survey tracked the epicentre, which hit shortly after 2.30pm today (February 17) 20km north-east of Swansea, at a depth of 7.4km.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council have announced a £1 million commitment to the repair and improvement of the city’s waterways.
The last meadow in Stoke-on-Trent has been saved from housing development – after a three-year fight.
After a four month consultation, Sir David Higgins says despite budget cuts and outrage from the locals, HS2 will still go through Crewe.
Local Businessmen, councillors and the Chairman of HS2 sat down yesterday (23rd) to discuss future plans involving Crewe Hub Station.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council are planning major cutbacks to how homelessness is dealt with. Leaders at the council are planning on reducing funding.