Entries by Baba

St Modwen secures planning for 216 new homes on former Royal Doulton site

St. Modwen Homes, the dedicated housebuilding arm of developer St Modwen, has secured planning permission from Stoke-on-Trent City Council to deliver 216 new family homes at the former Royal Doulton pottery factory in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent – a major milestone in the regeneration of the site. The house builder will bring forward one, two and three-bedroom […]

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Latest figures show importance of tourism to Staffordshire economy

As the Coronavirus lockdown approaches its scheduled conclusion, the county’s official tourist board has released latest figures demonstrating the importance of tourism to the Staffordshire economy. To coincide with the return of the annual English Tourism Week – May 25 – 31 – Destination Staffordshire announced the total annual value of tourism to Staffordshire and […]

Lockdown changes receive approval

A new fortnightly recycling service, which is simpler for residents to use, cost effective to operate and will help keep streets looking tidy across the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, is being introduced earlier than originally planned due to the results of the changes introduced during the lockdown. The Borough Council was forced by the lockdown restrictions […]

Coronavirus infection rate shows ‘clear downward trend’, and teachers and families reassured as schools plan phased 1 June reopening

Coronavirus infection rates in Stoke-on-Trent are now showing a ‘clear downward trend’, after experiencing a much faster rate of increase in new cases in April and the first week of May than surrounding areas, public health leaders have confirmed. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has revealed that the number of new cases every day is now half […]

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CAFAG adapts services to remain at the heart of the community during pandemic

A local charity – which has made several adjustments to the way they provide their services during the coronavirus pandemic – is helping to support hundreds of vulnerable residents each week. Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) provide activities designed to improve the physical, mental and social health of the communities surrounding them. Usually weekly […]

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Cheshire company delivers Electrosan sanitiser free of charge to Care Homes and and a Hospice

A Crewe-based company which has worked flat out during the Covid-19 pandemic supplying its revolutionary non-alcohol based sanitiser spray, has delivered around £18,500 worth of stock to care homes and hospices in Cheshire and Staffordshire. Electrosan, from Qualkem Brands, is scientifically stabilised electrically modified water and is proven to kill 99.9999% of germs, including Covid-19 […]