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100s of jobs created by £20m housing and shops plan
The project - which is being considered by Stoke-on-Trent City Council - will see 110 homes, commercial units and a pub and restaurant built on the plot. Dyson Industries left the 11.25 acre site in 2009. It is now solely occupied by IPS Ceramics who ope
£3m down the pan because of flooding risk?
It was snapped up to provide employment land for firms due to relocate from Hanley. But the council says it cannot market the site unless it reduces the risk of flooding. Sentinel Home & Garden Show Hylands Ltd & Panasonic Store View details...
Grate news as cheese firm takes on 80 staff
The business opened its £27 million packing and production centre in 2009 and employs some 600 staff. Now it has developed a purpose built innovations centre at Sunnyhills Road, dedicated to researching new products for customers in Britain and export ma
John Woodhouse: How 'peas' will break out over Biddulph grandad's 'cold war'
When, and if, I do reach such years (I realise there are no guarantees - I've had a cough for a fortnight like an Austin Seven backfiring) I am, however, looking forward to taking things easy. Like great-grandad Quinto Greppellini I'll occasionally be le
'Stop fly-tipping in our alleyway'
Now fire crews have had to put out a fire on the land after an arsonist set the waste on fire. Susan Whiston, aged 53, of Morton Street, said: "It is worrying to know people are setting fire to the rubbish. Sentinel Home & Garden Show Hylands...
Stars hit charity bullseye for Karen
She was heavily involved in both men's and women's darts leagues. Both national and county players went head to head on the oche with local players at the packed charity night in Sneyd Green's Berwick pub. Sentinel Home & Garden Show Hylands Ltd...
Life's a gas for staff at the National Grid
The resort survived. Unfortunately the vibrations weren't big enough. But, as geologist Iain Stewart pointed out, "shale gas isn't just found under the sea, miles away from our homes - it's under our own backyards". Ask for the drill bit you...
Viewers play the dating game
The show features its own restaurant where people from all walks of life, looking for love, someone to share their life with, and a medium-cooked steak, can share their heart-shaped dreams over a bread roll. Each week it follows eight couples, from the m
'David played a major role in Tunstall'
Mr Swift lived all his life in Tunstall and was heavily involved in the town's Christ Church, rotary club and carnival. He also played a pivotal role in the 1980s campaign to save 350 houses in the Hawes Street and Madison Street areas from demolition. S
City Waterside is not about 'blue boards'
The project seems promising, but not too promising. Bucknall New Road in Hanley does not show any development being made, nor any plans for the near future. Large, blue boards were put into place of the old terraced houses which used to exist on the road
War widow Debi Allbutt wins Supreme Court hearing
She claimed her husband's tank was not equipped with available technology, and that Cpl Allbutt and fellow soldiers had not been provided with the adequate vehicle recognition training prior to military operations in Iraq. This morning the Supreme Court
Churchfields Primary is praised for partnership
For the last 16 months, Churchfields Primary, in Chesterton, has shared a five-strong senior leadership team with nearby Chesterton Community Sports College. Specialist teachers in subjects like PE and Spanish have also been working across the two sites
Staffordshire pupils to get fit to boost exam results
It will include low-level exercise at the start of the school day, through to running, indoor rowing and cycling. Assessments will be carried out twice a term to monitor improved fitness levels, progress in the classroom and behaviour. ****Best Deals****
Citizens with Expertise in Mental Health Issues
The Expert Citizens are currently convening at Brighter Futures to map out plans to develop a revolutionary approach to the complex needs conundrum centred on the 'Golden Ticket' policy (enabling clients to access a range of coordinated services). The Co
Day centres face axe in bid to save £250k
The authority is also planning to outsource its remaining facilities and some of the 150 staff to voluntary or not-for-profit organisations in a bid to cut costs. Now 750 people using the council's learning disability service are set to be asked for thei
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