Tributes paid to Newcastle Mayor Sunday, 16 February, 2025 Councillors, friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Councillor Barry Panter, who has died following a road accident on the evening of Thursday, 13 February. Cllr Panter was serving as Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme for 2024-25 and represented the Loggerheads ward. Simon Tagg, Leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said: Barry's friends and colleagues are shocked to hear this news. We... Local News
Closure ordered at Walleys Quarry 29th November 2024 The Environment Agency has issued a Closure Notice to Walleys Quarry Ltd requiring the closure of its landfill site. Commenting, the Leader of Newcastle Borough... Local News
Second term for Conservative Staffordshire Commissioner 4th May 2024 The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, Ben Adams, has won re-election to the role, securing a second term. The position, elected by voters... Local News
Conservative majority at Newcastle Borough Council 6th May 2022 Newcastle and Kidsgrove Conservatives have retained control of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council following all-out elections to the authority. Conservative... Local News
£23.6 million Town Deal for Newcastle 13th June 2021 Newcastle-under-Lyme is among 101 towns that will receive funding from the Conservative Government's Towns Fund, it has been announced. A bid, led by Newcastle... Local News
Your vote to save our green spaces 31st March 2016 May's local election is a watershed for the future of local parks and green spaces across Newcastle-under-Lyme. Only a vote for your local Conservative... Local News
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Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
