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Goldenhill’s Mining History

Picture of nearby Sneyd Colliery in Burslem

In the Goldenhill area Randle Baddeley was digging coal “in the lane in Oldcott between Broadfield and Gill Bank” in or before 1719, while George Sparrow was working in Colclough Lane at the same time. During the early 1730’s Sparrow was mining “coal cannel, and ironstone” […]

Market Street Stalls for a Fiver

Maternity Services Liaison Committee

The role of the Stoke on Trent/North Staffordshire Maternity Services Liaison Committee (MSLC) will be to ensure that the maternity service provided by University Hospital of North Staffordshire (UHNS) reflects the needs and wishes of the local community. The committee will bring […]

Ancaster Street Burglary

A property in ANCASTER STREET, GOLDENHILL was burgled on 17th June. Stolen items include a portable DVD player and a Blackberry Curve mobile phone. Offender/s had gained entry through an insecure kitchen window, and on leaving left the back door open. Of note, the occupants television had been wrapped up as if it was being […]

Criminal Activity on the Increase

On the 8th June a blue HONDA R5 was stolen from an address on HIGH STREET, GOLDENHILL. The chain securing the motorbike had been snapped off. There is no CCTV or witnesses.

If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact the police on 101 quoting incident reference number 265 of 8th June.

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Nationwide to close Local Branch

Nationwide Building Society is to close it’s Burslem Branch on the 30th August.

Nationwide Building Society, Queen Street, Burslem Branch

The society have told customers that after careful consideration they have taken the decision to close the branch; they also said they very much regret any inconvenience that this decision may cause it’s […]

Planners Give Go Ahead for Car Wash

Residents in Goldenhill, along with support from Councillor Martin Garner and the S.A.G.E. Residents Association have lost their battle to stop Top Gear Car Wash and Valet from having their business set up on Goldenhill Workingmen’s Club Car Park.

Concerns raised by residents, Councillor Garner & S.A.G.E. was that the area at it’s narrowest […]

Beware of Daytime Burglaries

It has been reported that Sandyford and Goldenhill has suffered from a couple of burglaries that happened in the area yesterday.

Neighbourhood Watch have reported the following to the S.A.G.E. website.

A JCB STRIMMER (£70-80), KERCHER PRESSURE WASHER (£80),ELECTRIC CHAINSAW (£60), JIGSAW (£80-90) were reported stolen from a garage on RUSSELL PLACE between the […]

Stereo Theft from a Vehicle in Wignall Road

On the 18th May there was a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in WIGNALL ROAD. A passer-by noticed a vehicle was left with its boot and passenger door open. When police attended the incident they realised the stereo had been removed after the vehicle was left insecure.

Please remember to secure your […]

£250 Children’s Push Bike Stolen in Goldenhill

Offender(s) stole a childs MONGOOSE FIREBALL push bike from an unsecured shed on ANCASTER STREET on the 12th May. The bike is black in colour with white forks and a white front rim. It is believed to have been stolen between the hours of 1700hrs on 11th and 1800hrs on 12th. The bike is worth […]

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