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BBC News
7 hours ago
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Stoke-on-Trent man charged over pedestrian's hit-and-run death
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was killed in a Salt, 20, has also been charged with failing to stop after a crash, failing to report a crash, and driving without insurance or a is accused over the death of Christopher Deaville, 51, who was killed when he was struck by a car on Newcastle Lane in Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, at about 21:00 BST on 11 Salt, from Stoke-on-Trent, was due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Friday, Staffordshire Police said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
a day ago
- Climate
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Wildfire warning after blaze breaks out at Stoke-on-Trent park
A warning has been issued over people causing wildfires after a blaze broke out at a country crews were called out to deal with the fire at Park Hall Country Park in Stoke-on-Trent on Wednesday, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service its height, the fire covered an area of approximately 40m by 50m and it was deemed to have been caused accidentally.A fire service spokesperson said crews were responding to twice the amount of outdoor fires than they were this time last week. Station manager Ben Woodward urged people to take extra precautions when enjoying the hot weather."If you know how to limit the chances of accidental fires happening, you're going to help us keep people safe during times of significant demand," he Woodward advised people to dispose of cigarettes properly, put glass bottles in bins and to not use disposable barbecues in the countryside. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
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Stoke-on-Trent's William Moorcroft-designed vase sells for £31k
A 111-year-old Moorcroft vase has sold for what auctioneers claim is a record-breaking sum for the brand, of £31, Flambe Carp vase, designed in about 1914 by Staffordshire potter William Moorcroft, sold on Woolley and Wallis said it was the highest price a Moorcroft piece had ever been sold for at auction, breaking a record of £26,840, set when the same vase sold in sale came days after Stoke-on-Trent-based Moorcroft Pottery, which collapsed in April, was bought by Will Moorcroft, grandson of William Moorcroft – the firm's founder. Michael Jeffrey, a specialist with Salisbury-based Woolley and Wallis, said the sale came at a "poignant time" for the factory, workers and told BBC Radio Stoke he was "amazed" at the amount it sold for, having set an initial guide price for the sale of between £6,000 and £10,000. "Obviously it's a wonderful piece and Moorcroft collectors remember it from last time," he added. "I think Moorcroft being in the news the whole time helped."The double gourd-shaped vase is decorated with three carp fish swimming around it, painted in a technique mastered by Mr Moorcroft called Jeffrey said the winning bid was made by a private collector and the vase would be staying in the same bidder also bought a similar Moorcroft vase during the auction for £25,200. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
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Stoke-on-Trent ex-school site used for pitches may be developed
The site of a school which closed 30 years ago is set to be earmarked for development, despite opposition from hundreds of former Ball Green High School is one of 11 pieces of land owned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council which the authority wants to declare surplus and include in its local playing fields on the land off Bemersley Road, which lies in the green belt, have been used as football pitches since the school was demolished. More than 440 people have signed a petition asking for the site to be retained for public use. A council report said it was being considered "for various future uses" as part of a wider scheme. And the report to the council's cabinet about the 11 sites states declaring land surplus did not mean a decision had been taken on its it allowed officers to investigate different uses for the local plan will guide development in the city over the next 15 years, including earmarking sites for government has set the city council a housing requirement of 948 homes a year, about twice what is currently delivered. While most of the 11 sites are set to be earmarked for housing, the high school site is part of the Chatterley Whitfield Development Project which considers various future uses. Baddeley, Milton and Norton councillor Dave Evans started the petition and said the council should develop brownfields sites and not build on greenbelt land. "Once you start taking bits of land out of the green belt you get the sort of urban sprawl that the green belt is meant to stop," he said."The Redhills Road site in Milton desperately needs to be developed so the contamination of the land can be dealt with."Chris Robinson, cabinet member for housing, planning and governance, said the sites' future will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on 24 June. He said they were aware of the petition and would listen to residents' views and other stakeholders before making any decisions."The council currently owns around 500 buildings and pieces of land, all of which cost a significant amount to maintain, and many are no longer needed. "Reviewing these sites is an important part of our plans to save money, run more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for communities."We are committed to making better use of brownfield land and provide more homes for local people." Where are the 11 potential local plan sites? Bilton Street – BoothenBooth Street – BoothenPower Grove – Longton and Meir Hay SouthBengry Road – Lightwood North and NormacotEaves Lane – Abbey HultonCaverswall Lane – Meir ParkCentral Business District (Smithfield) – Etruria and HanleyWoodhead Road – Abbey HultonBrookwood Drive – Meir NorthCanal Lane, Westport Lane – BurslemBall Green – Baddeley, Milton and Norton Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
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Golfer, 14, from Staffordshire wins amateur championship
A 14-year-old has become the youngest golfer to win the Staffordshire Amateur Turner from Trentham, near Stoke-on Trent, managed to shoot the course at Sandwell Park Golf Club in 66, the same as the course record and five under teenage golfer has been playing golf since he was five years old, and by 12 was driving balls 230 now has his sights set on his future and wants to be the youngest ever to qualify for The Open Championship, held this July at Royal Portrush Golf Club, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The 14-year-old says he aims to be like Rory McIlroy and also has dreams of playing alongside him in the Ryder with BBC Radio Stoke he said: "When you've got people wanting you to do well it drives you to practice and not to give up when its going hard for you".The teenager practices every day before school, going to the driving range at 06:15 BST to do a full session, as well as the talking about what got him hooked on golf he said: "When you're hitting it [the ball] further than them [adults] and you are half their age, it's quite funny."Alfie's father, James Turner, often acts as caddy for his son and feels nervous on behalf of him."I can't show it [nerves] but golf is brutal," he Turner also feels "immensely proud" of what his son has achieved. He added: "He's [Alfie] still really proves it on the golf course that he can cope with playing against men."Alfie doesn't let the fact that he is competing with adults affect him."They try to get into my head, it doesn't work though."I think I'm going to have you here", he is now set to take part in regional qualifying at Enville in Stourbridge on Monday for The Open, where he will face 132 other competitors that will eventually be whittled down to a final eight. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
