Staffordshire Police

Crash followed gritting request

CRASH SCENE: Peter Heath at the scene of his accident. Inset, where his car ended up. Below, the damage caused to his car.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

MOTORIST Peter Heath wants to know why a road was not gritted following an accident, after his own car crashed at the same spot 90 minutes later.

The electrical goods salesman was travelling to work in Leek on Saturday morning when he skidded in Chell Heath Road, Chell...

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Five in court over EDL gathering

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

FIVE men have appeared in court following disturbances during a rally staged by the English Defence League. About 1,300 people attended the EDL action...

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Owners warned to keep animals under control

Brian Warrington with one of his dead sheep after a dog attack in 2008.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

POLICE have urged dog owners to keep pets on a leash near livestock following the attack on a flock of sheep at Trout Dale Farm. The incident...

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Farmer shoots dogs after a bloodthirsty attack on sheep

Some of the sheep which were attacked and killed, left, and the two dogs that Ray Turnock was forced to shoot, right.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A FARMER shot two dogs that killed 40 sheep in what police have described as one of the worst animal attacks they have ever seen. Ray Turnock said he...

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Warning for off-licence which served teenager

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A OFF-LICENCE owner who sold four cans of lager to a 15-year-old girl will continue to operate after staff training. Swaran Malhi was given a police...

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Court date over thefts

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A 16-YEAR-OLD is appearing in court later this week accused of committing two burglaries. The youth was arrested on January 30 by officers investigati...

In brief: News from Meir, Cheadle, Sandbach, Keele, Bentilee and Cobridge

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

SNEYD GREEN: After admitting failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order, North Staffordshire magistrates...

BREAKING NEWS: Police arrest Ricardo Fuller in Hanley

Monday, February 08, 2010

STOKE City striker Ricardo Fuller has been arrested by police in connection with an incident at a Hanley nightclub. The 30-year-old, who had played...