The Way We Were: McGuinness's scrapyard saved Bernard's Hillman...
Bernard Jones explains to Colette Warbrook how a former city scrapyard helped to keep Stoke-on-Trent's wheels turning over many yearsStoke City fan Bernard Jones was on his way home from the Victoria...
View ArticleStoke-on-Trent Vietnam hero is added to Tunstall War Memorial
The name of one of the only British soldiers to be killed in Vietnam has been added to a war memorial in his home town in Stoke-on-Trent.Stuart Wood left Tunstall in the 1960s to emigrate to the US,...
View Article120 residents sign petition against plans to build housing estate...
More than 120 people have a signed a petition against plans for 16 houses in a town 'suffocated' by residential developments.Pembroke Homes wants to create the estate off Close Lane, Alsager.But...
View ArticleGraduate launches new home accessories company inspired by her...
Marketing communications agency Plinkfizz has developed a new-look website for leading tourist attraction WaterWorld.Owner Mo Chaudry approached the Newcastle-based agency to help evolve the WaterWorld...
View ArticleThe Way We Were: We reveal the winners of our nostalgia...
Historian Fred Hughes has hailed the past six months as 'fabulous for history and nostalgia'. He was speaking as he revealed the winners of our latest competition to find the most evocative memories of...
View ArticleFamilies fighting plans for 74 new homes in Alsager
Plans have been drawn up to build more than 70 homes in an already 'over-developed' town.Muller Property Group wants to transform land west of Close Lane, Alsager, into an estate for up to 74...
View ArticleAlsager school appeals for cash to build outdoor classroom
A school has launched a £15,000 fund-raising campaign to build an outdoor learning centre. The new classroom at Cranberry Academy in Alsager will give pupils the chance to learn about the natural...
View ArticleThe Way We Were: Alsager Arms: Then and Now
Blooms fill the hanging baskets and a banner proclaims 'food served daily'. But this historic South Cheshire pub, pictured in 2009, has since joined a long line of lost watering holes.The Alsager Arms...
View ArticleAlsager honours WW1 soldier on anniversary of his death
The death of Private Stanley Allman remains a mystery, like the fate of so many others who gave their lives in the First World War.But now the fallen serviceman has been remembered at a ceremony in...
View ArticleResidents were evacuated during 'serious' Mow Cop fire after gas cylinders...
Seven crews were called to tackle the fire and residents were evacuated to the village hall
View ArticleCountry cottage renovation project with potential goes to auction
Needing a complete renovation and with lots of potential this country cottage due to be sold at auction later this month has a fabulous location, being close to two rail stations and major roads but...
View ArticleCouple desperate to return home after man's finger SLICED OFF when Hurricane...
Family are hoping to raise £2,000 so the couple can return to Mow Cop
View ArticleAll trains between North Staffordshire and London suspended as fire rips...
Passengers are being advised not to travel as the blaze in Harrow leaves the West Coast Mainline out of action
View ArticleShoppers face parking charge hike as council looks to rake in £220,000-a-year
Cheshire East Council claims it could have earned £1.2m if it had increased parking charges earlier
View ArticleTheo Stair scores as Hanley Town reserves chalk up welcome Staffs County...
Striker on target in victory over Leek CSOB
View ArticleFancy a 28-DAY matured Angus steak? New restaurant opens in town
The Porterhous starter, main course and bottle of wine for just £12.50
View ArticleHoliday entertainer vows to fly back out to Caribbean to help with rebuild...
Anthony Shepherd was working at a resort on the island of St Maarten when the storm hit
View ArticleWhy has the price of petrol been so high?
Retailers have courted controversy by claiming fuel prices have been hit by the impact of Hurricane Harvey. Dave Knapper gauges reaction to the claims...
View ArticleWill £57m scheme to turn A500 stretch into dual carriageway ease congestion?
A public consultation on the scheme is running until November
View ArticleFormer Port Vale youngster Taylor Attrell fires in a hat-trick as Alsager...
Bullets hit target five times in win over Nostell Miners
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