Snowman stolen from outside Midlands pub
CCTV captures the moment a snowman named Sammy is pinched from outside The Potter pub in Stoke-on-Trent, sparking a social media stir. Pub bosses are left baffled by the strange theft.
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Snowman stolen from outside Midland pub
A pub in Longton has a message for the 'bold' thief who swiped their snowman, Sammy, caught on CCTV. The Potter pub shared the amusing footage and a witty plea for his return.
Leek man assaults two women and headbutts police sergeant
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
Stoke-on-Trent council rent hike of 4.8% proposed
Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a 4.8% rent increase from April 2026, adding £4.29 weekly for tenants. Read the full details and impact on housing services.
Drug dealer pays £1 after making £4.7m from cocaine
Joseph Johnson, a former soldier, has been ordered to repay just £1 despite benefiting by nearly £5 million from dealing cocaine. Discover the full story of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
21-hour snow warning for Midlands, up to 8cm forecast
A 21-hour Met Office snow and ice warning is in force for the Midlands and Wales from Sunday, threatening up to 8cm of snow and major travel disruption for the first Monday back after Christmas.
New Snow Warning for Midlands from Sunday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands and Wales from Sunday. Up to 8cm could fall in some areas. Read the latest forecast and travel advice.
Tent fire leaves woman with 'extensive' burns in Hanley
A woman is fighting for her life after a tent was deliberately set on fire in Hanley town centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage of the New Year's Day incident.
Former Stoke City footballer jailed over exam fraud
Former Stoke City and Huddersfield Town winger Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to 12 months in prison with hard labour in Egypt for exam fraud. Get the full details.
Police appeal after man found injured on Christmas Day
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a man in his 60s was discovered with serious injuries on a Stoke-on-Trent road in the early hours of Christmas Day. Officers urge witnesses to come forward.
Breakthrough in Hanley woman's unexplained death probe
Staffordshire Police have identified a man after a CCTV appeal following the death of a woman in a Stoke-on-Trent doorway. Read the latest on this investigation.
Gloucester's 'Mr Athletics' Terry Haines Dies Aged 82
Tributes pour in for former Gloucester Mayor and Sheriff Terry Haines, a Labour stalwart and founding force in the city's athletics scene, who died suddenly aged 82.
Council's £1m hotel bill for homeless 'not sustainable'
Stoke-on-Trent City Council spent over £1m housing homeless in B&Bs last year, leaving taxpayers with an £850k bill. Councillor admits the situation is unsustainable. Read the full report.
Tipton father avoids jail for Christmas Eve assault
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after 15 beers on Christmas Eve receives a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the holiday cottage violence.
Dad avoids jail after Christmas Eve assault on daughter
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after drinking 15 pints on Christmas Eve has received a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the family holiday turned violent.
Knifeman jailed after terrifying students in 3.30am burglary
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Register Your Christmas Tree for Recycling with Dougie Mac
Dougie Mac hospice urges Stoke-on-Trent residents to register Christmas trees for eco-friendly collection on Jan 9 & 12. Your donation funds vital patient care. Sign up now!
Paintball Gun Pointed at Boy's Head in Newcastle Row
A 12-year-old boy feared he would be killed when Michael Jarvie pointed a paintball gun at his head in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Read the full court details and sentence.
Paedophile jailed 17 years for rape and death threats
Thomas Green, 28, given extended sentence for raping a child and threatening to kill her if she reported the abuse. Read the full court report from Stoke-on-Trent.
Child rapist jailed for 14 years in Stoke-on-Trent
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
Birmingham's growing sewage blockage problem revealed
Severn Trent reveals the grim reality of what gets flushed in Birmingham, causing 30,000 blockages a year. See the shocking items and learn the 'three Ps' rule to help.
Mum avoids jail after baby's death on sofa
A mother has received a suspended sentence after her five-month-old daughter died while she slept beside her, following a night of drinking vodka. Read the full court details.
Father drove at 70mph to stop family dogs fighting
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
Woman found dead in Stoke-on-Trent, police probe unexplained death
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.
Wolves bring back Darren Fishwick to boost Rob Edwards' staff
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Darren Fishwick as First Team Sport Rehabilitator, reuniting him with head coach Rob Edwards. The move aims to bolster the club's survival bid as they sit bottom of the Premier League.
Thug jailed after blinding man in unprovoked bar attack
Jayke Pender-Lovatt, 32, has been sentenced for a brutal assault in Burslem that caused life-changing injuries. The victim lost sight in one eye after the attack.
Seven men jailed for 48 years in Staffordshire drugs bust
A gang of seven men have been sentenced to a combined 48 years for supplying vast quantities of cocaine and heroin across Staffordshire. Read the full details of the police operation.
Met Office Amber Warning: Storm Bram Brings 'Danger to Life'
The Met Office has issued urgent Amber weather warnings for northern England and southwest Scotland as Storm Bram hits. Forecasters warn of a 'danger to life' from 90mph gusts and over 200mm of rain. Residents urged to prepare.
James Goulding jailed for 13 years for rape and coercive control
James Goulding has been sentenced to 13 years for rape and coercive control in Staffordshire. Police commend the survivor's bravery in coming forward.
Burglar jailed 23 years for Biddulph attempted murder
Jordan Williamson admitted attempted murder after a horrific break-in left a man with life-changing injuries. Read the full story of the attack and sentencing.
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